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[Review] Royal Enfield INT650 Is Surprisingly Great!
Introduction [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhlMLVRpupo] If that video from Royal Enfield isn’t enough to make you want to ride these bikes, I’m afraid the motorcycle rider part of your soul must be dead. The only way to resurrect it is to take one of these retro-styled bikes from India out for a few hours of unbridled two-wheeled …
One Year of Sur Ron Light Bee Ownership… & Bliss!
A Brief Overview Unlike some owners, I don’t use my bike for commuting to and from work. Many owners do. Nope mine is just for recreation, so after a year the 1,956 miles amassed to date are just fun miles. There are plenty of articles, forums, and videos about the Sur Ron Light Bee. I …
2019 Ducati Scrambler Icon: Ride Review
Introduction When I was a kid my Dad used to race motorcycles around rough dirt tracks in the middle of pastures on Sunday afternoons. They called them ‘scrambles’ and they rode mostly cobbled together minimalist European bikes the riders re-built themselves. The only stock bike in the crowd was owned by a rich guy wearing …
2018 Harley Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 Review
2018 Harley Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 Review It’s a very brisk 35 degree Fahrenheit September morning here in Calgary, Alberta but I’m on my way to meet a very hot date. Ripping down the highway on my ZX-6 Kawasaki Ninja all I can think about is the even hotter little rocket waiting for me down …
Motorcycle Clubs – Motorcycle Websites
This is by no means a comprehensive list of motorcycle clubs — it’s just a selection of some of our favorite sites. See the wBW Triumph Page, BMW Page, Ducati Page or Moto Guzzi Page for more interesting sites and club listings Motorcycle Club News: Ducati announces new worldwide website for Ducati clubs worldwide Motorcycle Interest Sites and Motorcycle Clubs: The 59 Club is one …
Suzuki DR-Z400S
The Suzuki DR-Z400S and the Trans-America Trail Chris and Glen are about to take off on Part 2 of their off-roading America adventure. The Trans-America Trail is an east-to-west off-road, dual-sport motorcycling adventure. It starts in southeastern Tennessee and runs all the way to the Pacific ocean in southwestern Oregon. The TAT covers nearly 5,000 miles of mostly …
Ducati GT 1000 Blog
Ducati GT1000 Blog Welcome to my GT1000 blog! The most recent entries are entered in order from latest to oldest on this page (below). As the page fills up, I move the older articles to Blog Page 2 and hopefully there will be many more! Still in process: I still need to install the Scotchcal paint protection …
Royal Enfield Restoration
1968 ½ Royal Enfield Interceptor “Custovation” How We Met Sometimes bikes find owners when they meet on the showroom floor. Sometimes they meet in a dimly lit garage with an odor of oil and gasoline in the air. This Rockers life story has none of that. It’s about patience and determination that lead to its …
Yamaha FJR1300
Diagnosis: MBS (Multiple Bike Syndrome) Chances are pretty slim you’ll find any articles about Multiple Bike Syndrome in the AMA magazine. That’s the Journal of the American Medical Association, by the way! But there’s another AMA journal where you can read about MBS: the one that’s published by the American Motorcycle Association. Some of us …
A Bultaco Metralla at Speed, Circa 1968
A Bultaco Metralla at Speed, Circa 1968 Huge page of Bultaco Metralla information, photos and more (Thanks to George D.!) I don’t know where this photo came from — if it’s yours, let me know! Other WebBikeWorld Motorcycle Brands Posts
KTM 950 Supermoto
Here are photos and specifications for the upcoming KTM 950 Supermoto V-twin! Photos and text are courtesy of KTM Motorcycles. KTM claims around 425 pounds wet (minus fuel) for this motorcycle. The engine is based on the very proven 950 Adventurer system and is claimed to have somewhere around 118 bhp. See also the wBW information page on …
Motorcycle Museums
Motorcycle Museums of the World Motorcycle Museums & History, U.S.A. Allen Vintage Motorcycle Museum is a private museum specializing in classic racing and touring motorcycles. Includes a virtual tour and bike photos. The AMA Motorcycle Museum. American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association sanctions vintage racing events. Antique Motorcycle Club of America has a display in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Barber Motorsports Museum has …
Motorcycle Reviews, Ride Reports and Ruminations
Motorcycle Articles, Specifications, Photos and Information Welcome to our portfolio of webBikeWorld.com motorcycle reviews and ride reports! The links below are listed in order of the date of publication, from newest to oldest. The full motorcycle reviews and introductions are listed first, with more below. Information about submitting content for publication on webBikeWorld can be …
Moto Guzzi Breva 1100 Photos
Moto Guzzi Breva V 1100 (All photos courtesy Moto Guzzi USA) “A new generation of touring bikes is here from Moto Guzzi. The Breva V 1100 is a completely redesigned 90º V-Twin with a new, larger alternator positioned between the cylinder heads, new oil sump design, and lighter pistons to reduce crankcase inertia and reduce vibration. …
Mondial Piega
More: Home | Moto Guzzi Page | Larry Hubbard’s Ghezzi-Brian Supertwin 1100 | Ghezzi-Brian Race Team The Mondial Piega – photographs sent to webBikeWorld from Larry Hubbard: Larry writes: “This might be of interest to you. What we have here is the only Mondial Piega in the USA shown here in the Ghezzi&Brian garage pits at Daytona Speedway. Carbon Dreams bodywork, …
Ghezzi-Brian Supertwin 1100
Back to the Moto Guzzi Page | Ghezzi-Brian Race Team What a motorcycle! Here’s Larry Hubbard’s beautiful theme on the Moto Guzzi: a Ghezzi-Brian Supertwin 1100 motorcycle in all its glory! Larry writes: “I personally own the first Supertwin the importer brought in and these are my thoughts on it. The first thing you notice is quality of components, high end …
Moto Guzzi Griso
More: 2008 Moto Guzzi Griso 8V photos and specifications | See the wBW Moto Guzzi Griso review! The Griso was first listed in the 2004 Moto Guzzi product catalog in the “Supersport” category, along with the MGS-01 Corsa and Serie. The Griso is somewhat hard to categorize; it’s sort of a cross between a cruiser (“techno cruiser) and …
Kawasaki Versys Review
Kawasaki Versys Specifications The Kawasaki Versys Story Part 1: Kawasaki Versys Introduction and Review Part 2: Luggage and Accessories Part 3: Windscreen Part 4: Accessories for the Versys Part 5: New Tires for the Versys Part 6: Oxford HotGrips on the Versys Gear: Zeta Handguards and XC Deflector Kit Gear: FAMSA 260 Tank Bag & Pannier Set Versys Specs: Kawasaki Versys Info and Specs …
What is a Motorcycle?
Definition of a Motorcycle The definition of a motorcycle for the Federal Highway Administration’s “Guide to Reporting Highway Statistics” was recently revised and expanded. There are actually two definitions of a motorcycle. First is the NHTSA definition in FMVSS 49 CFR 571.3 and then the definition in the reporting guidelines. The new reporting definition is …
Ducati Child Motorcycle
Ducati Monster by Peg Pérego Ducati motorcycle for children aged 3 and up. Peg Pérego, in close cooperation with Ducati, has reproduced a faithful scale model of one of Ducati’s most successful motorcycles, the Ducati Monster. Peg Pérego is somewhat familiar in the U.S.A. as a maker of carriages. The company was started in Italy with …
Ducati Multistrada Specifications
Ducati Multistrada Specifications The Multistrada – Chassis and Running Gear Frame The Multistrada utilizes the signature Ducati Trellis frame. It’s strong and light thanks to its ingenious trellis design using welded ALS 450 tubing. The mitered and welded tubing gains it’s rigidity from triangulation and material integrity, not volume as is the case with the …
Ducati Multistrada Engine, Chassis & Transmission Specifications
Ducati Multistrada Engine, Chassis & Transmission Specifications Motore – Engine Tipo / Type L-twin cylinder, 2 valve Desmodromic, air cooled Cilindrata / Displacement 992 cc Alesaggio x Corsa / Bore x stroke 94 x 71,5 mm Rapporto di compressione / Compression Ratio 10:1 Potenza / Power 62 kW – 84 HP @ 8000 rpm Coppia …
2015 Ducati Diavel
2015 Ducati Diavel Information and Specifications We first reported on the introduction of the Ducati Diavel during the live event from the 2010 EICMA show in Milan, Italy. The 2015 Diavel sport cruiser is a modest update to the original design. Ducati said that the engine and exhaust system is new, designed to provide a somewhat more refined experience …
Ducati Sport 1000 Biposto
Ducati Announces the Sport 1000 Biposto In the 1970s, the most sports-oriented motorcyclists used to modify their road bikes according to what they saw on the track, including clip-ons handlebars, rear set footrests and aggressive colours. The aim was not just to make your bike look better but to enhance its performance too. And that’s …
Ducati Sport 1000S
Ducati Announces the Sport 1000S Following the 1970s trend for uncompromising individualism and enhanced performance, Ducati introduces the Sport 1000 S with a classic aerodynamic upper fairing which takes its styling cues directly from the “Race” models of the era. More Sportclassics on wBW: Paul Smart 1000 | GT 1000 | GT1000 Blog and Maintenance | Sportclassic Parts and Accessoriess …
Ducati Paul Smart 1000
Ducati Announces Paul Smart LE (Limited Edition): Only 2,000 examples to be made (see below). More: Paul Smart 1000 | GT 1000 | Sport 1000 | Concept Bikes Home More: Here’s a photo and story of the original1972 Ducati motorcycle as ridden by Paul Smart at Imola. Photos and text courtesy of Ducati Motor S.p.A. More: Sport Classics Nearly Ready! | Ducati to …
Ducati and MV Agusta Photos
Ducati and MV Agusta Photos I went to the Duc Pond Motorsports Ducati open house during the summer and took some photos, and finally got around to posting them here. Duc Pond sells Ducati and is also the newest MV Agusta dealer in the area. You’ll notice the photo of the black Multistrada 620; this is where I …
2006 Ducati 999R Xerox and Ducati ST3 ABS Preview
In the run-up to the presentation of its complete Model Year 2006 range at EICMA in Milan from 15 to 20 November, Ducati chose the prestigious Motorcycle and Scooter Show in Birmingham (UK) to preview two of its new models due out next year. The first is an exclusive version of the 999R, in the …
Ducati “Black Dogo” Monster
Ducati “Black Dogo” Mon Ennio Capasa has designed the most powerful custom Monster ever, based on the Ducati S4RS. Taking his inspiration from the American dirt-track bikes of the 1970s and 80s and their spectacular performance in rough conditions, Capasa has designed a completely unique motorcycle beast. Assisted by Simone Falcetta, a design specialist, and …
Ducati 848
Ducati Announces the 848 Superbike! The Ducati Superbike family for 2008 features two important changes: the introduction of the light and nimble 848 and for all those who demand the maximum performance, the 1098 R that will take part in the 2008 World Superbike Championship. The priority in every step of the new Ducati Superbike development has …
Moto Guzzi 940 Custom
Moto Guzzi released information on the new 940 Custom motorcycle line at the November 2006 EICMA show in Milan. Following is some of the detail and technical information translated and edited from the (rather prosaic) Moto Guzzi press release. 940 Custom The Italian street roadster. The 940 Custom symbolizes freedom, technology and Italian elegance just …
Water Cooled Moto Guzzi V11 GT
Moto Mag sent us these photos of a Moto Guzzi; supposedly the V11 GT prototype. I had originally thought it might be a prototype of a water cooled sport-tourer, but sources tell me it’s air cooled.These photos were taken several years ago, but the design still looks great today. Will it ever be built? Who knows…! …
2006 Ducati Monster S4Rs
Ducati Announces New Monster S4Rs NEW! 2008 Ducati Monster S4RS Tricolore photos below! The Monster S4Rs is a bike without compromise, a true superbike in every way. Only the full fairing has been removed. Nothing else has been sacrificed. All the legendary Superbike power and character of the potent desmodromic Testastretta engine remains. The new, …
Moto Guzzi Nevada Classic 750 i.e.
With the arrival of the new Nevada Classic 750 i.e., Moto Guzzi becomes one of the few motorcycle manufacturers in the world to boast entire range equipped with electronic fuel injection and catalyzed exhausts with Lambda oxygen sensor emission control. Every model in Moto Guzzi’s 2004 range fully complies with Euro 2 standards. The Nevada …
Ducati Monster 696
Ducati Announces the Monster 696! The new Ducati Monster 696 represents the next generation and what Ducati calls “the final word in urban excitement”. The Monster 696 looks like it would be fun either on your favorite downtown routes or unleashed, where it should deliver more performance than ever before. Design Refined style and design …
Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Serie
The Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Serie is the 1000cc street legal version of the MGS-01 Corsa. Specifications below. MGS-01 Serie Technical Specifications Engine Type Air Cooled, 4 Stroke 90º V-Twin Displacement 992 cc Maximum Power 102 hp @ 8400 rpm Maximum Torque 65 ft lbs @ 7800 rpm Valves Overhead Camshaft – 4 Valves Per Cylinder with Positive Drive …
Ducati 750 GT vs. Ducati GT1000
Passing the Torch From Grandfather to Grandson It was Fall of 2003 at the Tokyo Motor Show and Ducati announced its plans to introduce theSportClassic line of L-Twins. “Motorcycles that capture the essential beauty, timeless style and emotion of the original Ducati sport bikes of the 1970’s.” read the press release. “Even though they reflect the …
Moto Guzzi California Vintage
Moto Guzzi announced the California Vintage touring motorcycle, the newest in a line that stretches back 35 years to the original V7 California, introduced in 1971. The California Vintage is, by design, reminiscent of the Moto Guzzi California Police motorcycles used by ( you guessed it) California Motor Officers in years gone by. It has …
Ducati 999R
An evolution of power, aerodynamics and style, for a dream Ducati which is more competitive and powerful than ever. Based on the motorcycle representing Ducati in this year’s American Superbike Championship (AMA), the 999R has been significantly upgraded for the American market. A new front fairing, new rear swing arm and suspension, a major upgrade …
Ducati Monster S4R
The Ducati Monster S4R Official Press Release The first true production Ducati “cafè racer”, it is an evolution of Italy’s – and the world’s – best loved racing motorcycles from Ducati. The basic design that has made the Ducati Monster such a huge year-after-year success has been retained, but now – for the first time …