After months of speculation and rumors that the United States might not get the newest version of Yamaha’s best-selling adventure…
Just last week, Yamaha’s US trademark filings tipped off a possible three-cylinder sport-tourer from the Japanese OEM, and in that…
Speaking to the VeneziePost (subscription required in order to read the article), Dainese Founder Lino Dainese has confirmed the news we broke last month about the Italian apparel manufacturer being in talks for investment, or possible acquisition. According to the report, Dainese says the company came close to inking a deal with an unnamed private equity group, but terminated the talks because the parties could not come to terms with their agreement. Quick to assure the Italian press that the investment was not one of necessity or because of unnecessary funds with the motorcycle apparel manufacturer, Dainese instead points to the company’s current goal on providing safety equipment and garments outside of the motorcycle industry, and other niche sports.
Take heart my two-wheel riding cohort: four courageous, topical, and freedom-loving senators are fighting for your right not to be…
On the track, racers are either on the throttle or on the brakes – no free wheeling – this wastes time. Trail braking is a technique which racers use to slow the bike as quickly as possible from one speed (on the straight) to another (corner apex speed). In applying this technique, a racer will approach a turn and at their braking marker, apply full braking force, normally with the bike being upright. As the rider begins to turn in, they reduce brake pressure, easing off the brakes. Decreasing or “trailing” the brake lever force as the bike lean angle increases until they gets to the apex, the rider then releases the brake and applies the throttle.
Bridgestone is to introduce an improved method of marking slick tires for 2014. A new system of color-coding will make…