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California Superbike School has been around since 1980, but I’m a little behind the times – I only got my first serious introduction to them in 2019 when I attended the launch of the updated BMW S1000RR. BMW had some CSS staff on site to support throughout the event, particularly as control riders.

A rare minibike, the Kawi KD80X that is normally hard to find in good shape nowadays because most were beat up as play bikes. Despite the diminuitive size, this bike could hit 40 miles per hour, even while carrying someone that weighed more than the bike itself. Plus, unlike some competitors, this came with a five speed manual transmission and …

I got to review the Aprilia RS 660 about five months ago, and one of my main takeaways was that it made me really anxious to try the upcoming Tuono 660. That time has finally come, which means I want to tell you everything I can about it. Help me help you – what do you want to know about …

In 1983, Freddie Spencer became the world’s youngest 500cc World Champion, and he did it on a Honda V3. Honda responded by releasing a 250cc production bike to commemorate the win, but it took them until 1985 to build something closer to the actual size of Freddie’s champion. That was the NS400R, and even though it gave up 100cc and …

Honda wisely did not invite me to the US launch of the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP as I’m just not fast enough on the track to make use of something as purpose-built as this. But they were kind enough to lend me one to take to show off at my track day on Monday, so I’ll spin it up for a …

Post Sale Update: This Sportster sold for $4,900 after 22 bids on eBay in Concordia, Kansas. For 1979, Harley-Davidson updated the Sportster with a new frame and swingarm that was derived from the units in the limited-production XLCR. Other changes included cast iron valve guides and a disc brake in the rear.

Post Sale Update: This RC30 did not meet reserve at $77,100, however the high bidder and seller agreed on a price of $90,000 including buyer’s fees on Iconic Motorbike Auctions. Walter – this one’s for you! From the same seller as the 5-mile Suzuki GSX-R750RK and the 0-mile Honda RC45 comes this Honda RC30 with just 1.8 miles on the …

Suzuki’s just announced the “all-new” 2022 Hayabusa, but it doesn’t seem to be all that different from the current model. This example is VERY different, as it’s been turned into a Texas Mile racer that puts down 341 horsepower at the rear wheel on C16 fuel with 14 psi of boost – it’s able to hit 200 miles per hour …

Post Sale Update: This Big Horn sold for $4,700 after 33 bids on eBay in Dana Point, California. Introduced in 1970, the Kawasaki Big Horn was Kawasaki’s response to the Yamaha RT-360.

A few weeks ago I shared an interesting side stand/center stand combination as part of a Guess That Bike post, and now we can take a better look at the whole machine. After many designs and iterations, Curtiss Motorcycles has announced their newest machine – the ONE. This week they updated their website, and now you can build your own. …

Last month we saw some great bikes – but did they sell? And if so, for how much?

Day 14 – July 5th, 2019 – Boston, Massachusetts to Brooklyn, New York?: ~250 miles BRAAAAAAAINS.

If you fancy yourself a creative type, Alpinestars has an interesting proposition – design a livery for their SM5 motocross helmet, and if they like it they’ll have Viscid Design make it a reality!