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Motorcyclist’s First Rides section showcases our staff riding 2006 motorcycles and street bikes from Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Honda, Triumph, BMW, MV Agusta, Moto Guzzi, Harley Davidson, Ducati, Aprilia and more in order to give you their professional ...     more

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$1500 Streetbike Surgery: 2006 Ducati Monster 620
Making a best-seller even better... more
 
Boehm, Catterson, Carrithers & Everitt - Editors' Best - 2006 MOTY Special Section
Editors' Best BoehmEven though a large portion of this whole "best" concept is highly subjective-different strokes for different folks, one man's trash is another man's treasure-it's easy to pin down... more
 
Harry Hurt - 2006 Motorcyclist Of The Year - Special Section
Staying Alive. Staying Alive.Why did we choose Professor Emeritus Hugh H. Hurt Jr. as the 2006 Motorcyclist of the Year and recipient of the Greg McQuide Memorial trophy*?It's pretty simple. If it... more
 
2006 Ducati Monster Challenge - Monster Mash - Wild File
"All you need is a saddle, a tank, an engine, two wheels and a set of handlebars," said designer Miguel Galluzzi of the Ducati Monster he penned in 1992. He couldn't have foreseen it at the time, but... more
 
2006 Yamaha FZ1 - First Ride
That wasn't what I'd expected from this striking new Yamaha which, with its aggressive styling, 150-horse R1-derived inline-four and aluminum-frame chassis, had looked to have the makings of a fast... more
 
2006 Suzuki GSX-R600 & 750 - Fun And Funnerer - First Ride
I was thinking it even before Kevin Schwantz put it into words: "Man, wait till you ride the new 750," the 1993 500cc world champion said on the eve of the Suzuki GSX-R600/750 press intro. "It feels... more
 
 
2006 Moto GP World Championship - Checkers
After the most un-predictable season in decades, the scenario no one predicted produced an ending American MotoGP fans had nearly given up hoping for. The seemingly indomitable "Doctor," Valentino... more
 
Kenny Roberts Jr. At The 2006 USGP - Fly On The Wall - Inside Team Roberts
The TV monitors in the Team Roberts pit count down the time remaining in final qualifying...4:00, 3:59, 3:58...and all eyes are on them as the crew waits for Kenny Roberts Jr. to say the word.... more
 
2003 -2006 Ducati 999 - Smart Money
MC GarageThe 999's cardinal sin was its blatant divergence from Massimo Tamburini's sacrosanct 916. That was an offense hard-core Ducatisti could not forgive, making the bike a showroom... more
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BMW Motorcycles: The Name equals Change. Part IV
The decision of BMW to produce motorcycles with in-line engines saw the bikes in these model series receive a totally separate designation.... more
 
Aaron Frank - Editor-at-Large - Motorcyclist Magazine
Motorcyclist magazine would like to welcome and introduce you to the newest edition of our staff, Aaron Frank, Editor-at-Large.... more
 
Colin Edwards Racing Suit Contest
And the winner is...... more
 
 
Bonus Photos - 2007 Ducati 1098 Superbike
In October of 2006, Mitch Boehm traveled to Italy for an exclusive test ride on Ducati's 2007 1098 Superbike, and documented his exploits in the January 2007 issue. Fortunately, the website can house... more
 
Nicky Hayden+ Honda: What's Up?
I don’t put much stock in conspiracy theories and the like, but the way Honda has treated young Nicky Hayden this season makes me want to reconsider.... more
 
Why We Ride
We got so many letters about our "Why We Ride" cover story (November, 2006) that we couldn’t begin to fit them all in the magazine... more
 
How to get into Colin Edwards' pants ...
without plying him with alcohol... more
 
Femmoto 2006: Yet another bike blunder
I planned on going to Femmoto 2006 for nearly a year after the organizer, Bonnie Strawser, asked me to be a returning instructor. I got into trouble at the ’05 event for strafing the women on the... more
 
Colorado Centopassi Map
OK, I admit it: As no small number of readers has pointed out, we probably should have published a map showing the route for the Colorado Centopassi ride ...... more
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2006 Honda Interceptor Hard Luggage
I bought an New 02' Triumph tiger 955i, I had this issue of the bike stalling just as i would get underway from a stop, whether it was in the intersection or a stop sign, it was not all the time, so... more
 
BMW in general
maybe it is a paranoia, but it seems that you just do not test many BMW motorcycles, is it that they wont give you bikes? or is it the fact that they may win most competitions? I did a search for the... more
 
GSR wont start
hi got a 2006 GSR600 n my bike just wont start after being parked 4 a few days. can anyone help... more
 
ethanol blend fuels and horse power.
i have noticed in the past few months that my bike, a 2006 zx10r has been running strangely. someone mentioned that almost all gas stations in my area, and most in the country now run E10. A 90% gas... more
 
Ladies??
I'm in! Just found this message board searching for articles covering Femmoto 2006.... more
 
Used bikes
I've found that compered to auto's it's harder for a new rider to find information about the future bike they want to purchase. I am glad there are sites like this that can help us out I just bought... more
 
Suzuki 2006 C90T ticking/tapping
Has anyone every had to have their Suzuki C90T valves/lifters repaired or adjusted or know someone who has, or a shop that has done this? I have a ticking in my motor that becomes quite the tap at... more
 
Ducati customer service sucks. Denies warranty claim.
So I have a 2006 800ss that has maybe 3000 miles on it. Perfect shape, looks like new. Always taken care of, parked in a closed garage in SoCal with a full tank of gas.Bike starts to run badly,... more
 
Cheap way to get better sound out of my ZZR600?
Hi all, I ride with a bunch of Harley people (I end up looking like a Power Ranger among them!) I have a 2006 ZZR600, (a NEW - old style Ninja). I'm looking to increase the decibles on my exhaust.... more
 
The Do it all motorcycle
The best owners group on the web is 1130cc.com or 1250cc .com group.Harley Davidson #1 owners site.I also own a Kawasaki Concours which has a Ninja 1000cc and is probably the better all around... more
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