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Colin Fraser: Real Road Racing in Canada

Colin Fraser — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:47:06 +0000

One of the basic items of confusion in motorcycle competition are the terms road racing and roadracing. Roadracing defines pavement competition where leathers are worn and knees – and sometimes elbows – are dragged on the ground. In road racing, the activity is similar, but the action takes part on formerly open public roads. The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy is the most famous active road race.

Montréal Welcomes New Exclusive Ducati Dealership

Patrick Lambie — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 21:27:01 +0000

Mountain View, Calif., July 18, 2019 – Québec’s metropolis last night welcomed hundreds of Ducatisti, local VIPs, personalities and business leaders, all joining together in celebration of the grand opening of Ducati Montréal, the Italian motorcycle and lifestyle brand’s newest exclusive dealership. In attendance amid the bustling atmosphere within the expansive new retail location was […]

Montreal Motorcycle Show – 2018

Patrick Lambie — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 22:45:00 +0000

The 2018 edition of the Motorcycle Shows wrapped up at Montreal's Palais des congres de Montreal on February 23 to 25.

Photo gallery: Harley-Davidson Street Rod unveiling in Montreal

Graeme Jones — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:16:58 +0000

Harley-Davidson chose Montreal, QC as the host city for the first public viewing of the just-announced 2017 Street Rod. We brought you the report on the bike already - visit the link below to check that out - but we sent one of our fave photographers, Paolo Pedicelli, to New City Gas in MTL to take in the scene. Enjoy the photos!

Dan Kruger’s blog: A Year to Forget (2016 recap)

Dan Kruger — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 23:46:31 +0000

It is hard to believe another race season is almost behind us. 2016 is definitely a year for me to forget in terms of racing. It started off strong back in January where I won an endurance race over in China. I was in good form and had a big year planned with both my BMW team on the roads in Europe and my Kawasaki Superbike team in Asia.

Michael Leon: Royal Distributing BMW S1000RR racer preps for CSBK opener

Graeme Jones — Fri, 27 May 2016 19:44:09 +0000

Montreal-based road racer Michael Leon will continue his long-standing relationship with Royal Distributing who will again be the team’s title sponsor. Royal Distributing is one of Canada’s leading retailers of aftermarket clothing, parts and accessories for on and off-road motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles and bicycles. Royal Distributing serves customers via four superstores throughout Ontario and through […]

The Motorcycle Shows – Montreal – Exclusive IM photo gallery!

IM Admin — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 22:49:18 +0000

Inside Motorcycles photographer Paolo Pedicelli snapped some fantastic photos of all the hottest action at the Salon Moto de Montréal, aka The Motorcycle Shows - Montreal, held February 26-28. Enjoy!

Subscription special: 2 years for $25 at the Montreal Motorcycle Show!

Graeme Jones — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 20:46:06 +0000

We're at the Montreal Motorcycle Show this weekend! Come by and see us at booth #2369 and take advantage of our show special: 2 years for $25!

Dan Kruger’s Racing Blog: Year in Review, Part 1

Graeme Jones — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 00:56:04 +0000

Epic. Mega. Once-in-a-lifetime. A dream year. Call it what you will, but 2014 was on heck of a year for me. In this blog there will be facts, name-dropping, a little bit of bragging, and some cold, hard facts. When someone told me I should start a bucket list, I did. They forget to tell me that I didn’t need to fulfill everything on that list in the first year! It did create quite a busy year for me, but looking back as we see the year coming to an end, all I can say is… wow, mission accomplished!

A Tale of Two Banquets

Graeme Jones — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 21:06:37 +0000

The Vintage Road Racing Association and Flat Track Canada race series hosted their year-end awards banquets recently. Inside Motorcycles attended both celebrations and, while the similarities were many, the differences showed the uniqueness of each of these flourishing organizations on the Canadian race landscape.

Breaking News: Montreal’s Dan Kruger to race in 2014 Isle of Man TT and Northwest 200

Graeme Jones — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 21:36:27 +0000

Canadian-based international Superbike racer Dan Kruger has signed to race for the factory-supported BMW Racing Team Penz13.com for both the legendary Isle of Man TT and the “fastest race in the world,” the Northwest 200.

Piaggio Group Americas to showcase at The Motorcycle Shows across Canada

Graeme Jones — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 00:47:52 +0000

January 10, 2014 – Piaggio Group Americas, the North American importer of iconic Italian scooter and motorcycle brands Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio and Vespa, is proud to announce their return to Canada’s 2014 version of “The Motorcycle Shows” events with a line-up steeped in rich history, world class design, and the latest technology. Starting in Calgary, AB this weekend, Jan. 10-12, and continuing with shows scheduled in Edmonton, AB on Jan. 17-19, Vancouver, BC on January 24-26, Quebec, QC on Feb. 7-9, Moncton, NB on Feb. 14-16, Toronto, ON on Feb. 21-23, with the final stop in Montreal, QC on Feb. 28 - March 2.