Page 6: Motorcycle Tips & How-To

KTM 350 EXC | Dual Sport Surgery

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1999-2011 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa | Smart Money

In 1999, Suzuki gave horsepower-hungry motorcyclists around the world a lesson in Japanese ornithology. The original GSX1300R Hayabusa was... more
2012 Kawasaki ZX-14R | Doin' Time

What’s the first thing you should do after taking ownership of the hardest-accelerating production bike on the road today? Make it even... more
2012 BMW K1600GT | Doin' Time

As my time with the K1600GT sped to a close, I was feeling lucky to still have a valid driver’s license. more
2011 Honda CBR250R | Doin' Time

There’s a page on every CBR250R forum documenting what worried owners have dubbed the “death rattle.” more
2011 Suzuki GSX-R750 | Doin' Time

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Environmentally Friendly Motorcycles | It's Not Easy Being Green | Answers

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2007-2010 Kawasaki Versys | Smart Money

Think of the Versys as a tall Ninja 650R. The fuel-injected 649cc engine is essentially the same, as is the tubular-steel frame. more
Oil-Change Intervals For Your Suspension? | Street Savvy

Careful motorcycle owners service motorcycle engine oil using factory recommendations as a starting point—at the least. more
Shop Gloves | Tools 101

Serious riders have a variety of gloves, and they don’t ride without them. The same holds true of serious mechanics, who don’t hit the... more
2011 Aprilia Shiver 750 | Doin' Time

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2011 Honda CBR250R | Doin' Time

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Boost Ports and Cruise Control | Answers

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2009-2011 BMW S1000RR | Smart Money

The S1000RR superbike’s emergence in 2009 filled a longstanding gap in BMW’s lineup. The weapons-grade literbike catapulted BMW into World... more
The Pace | Street Savvy

Racing involves speed, concentration and commitment; the results of a mistake are usually catastrophic because there’s little room for... more