As motorcycle technology progresses further into the world of binary, what do we have to look forward to? ABS is fast becoming standard on all new bikes, with traction control not far behind. How ...
The trouble with setting up the suspension on a motorcycle is that you're constantly compromising. If you want a nice firm ride that's suitable for hard cornering on fast, smooth roads, you're ...
Guy started riding motorcycles aged 21 and bought a Kawasaki ZX-6R the day after passing his road test. He was a sportbike enthusiast for many years until, in 2010, the Long Way Round television ...
TJ started writing for TopSpeed in 2015, but has been writing on motorcycle and automotive topics since 2009 for outlets such as eHow, eHowNow, and MotorTrend subsidiaries. He is certified to work on ...
On October 26, 2023, BMW Motorrad took the wraps off the third member of its M motorbike family, the 2024 M 1000 XR. It’s no longer a prototype—though of course, we had a thrilling first look at the ...
The new S 1000 R comes loaded with tech and rider aids as standard, including Headlight Pro with LED DRLs, a 6.5-inch TFT display with smartphone connectivity and navigation, and multiple riding modes ...
BMW has re-worked its class-leading S1000RR superbike in two directions – more performance and more rider-friendly usability. With a 6-horsepower increase to 199 peak ponies (148 kW), and a 4 kg (8.8 ...
The third generation of the BMW S 1000 RR gets a revamped engine and suspension for 2019, with more power, more technology, but less flab. Power has been increased by 6kW (8 hp) to 152kW (207hp) and ...
BMW’s 2013 HP4 motorcycle can claim the title for most coveted bike so far this year. The HP4 is a street-legal version of the S1000RR racing model, with crazy power and even crazier handling ...