…-10R Street Comparison Video to see how this Ninja finished in the Superbike Smackdown Street. The 2012 Kawasaki ZX-10R is the only machine in this shootout that comes in to the fray without a single update or revision. That being said it was an all-new bike last year and finished on the podium right off…

BMW shocked the sportbike world with its S1000RR. See how it performed in this year’s shootout in the 2011 BMW S1000RR Street Comparison Video . Two-time Superbike Smackdown champ, Honda’s CBR1000RR faces off against the competition see how it performs in the 2011 Honda CBR1000RR Street Comparison…

…reason that while we have done more than enough data to pick a winner, due to the massive differences of each bike, this will be a comparison, not a shootout; the winner would be too far to cost-biased. Think of it as three separate full-tests all bunched into one. Then you be the judge and jury as to what…

…of feel delivered to the pilot. The front brakes also received attention and we're happy to report that they're now on par with the best 600 and 1000cc offerings. In fact, after that first outing we couldn't help but think that Suzuki may have concocted the perfect blend with its 750. For the majority…

…back in session and Honda hopes to be standing atop the smoldering pile of worn-out rubber in Motorcycle-USA’s forthcoming Superbike Smackdown shootout with its updated ’12-spec CBR1000RR ($13,800 base / $14,800 C-ABS MSRP). The changes include fresh suspension, more aerodynamic bodywork, wheels…

…And, for once, it was actually worth a listen Real GP Technology At first glace it doesn't look that much different than last year. But it is... ""1000cc Corner Master"" - got to love the Japanese and their direct translation - blunt and to the point. This was the concept behind the new R1, which all…

…long prosperous life aboard a sportbike you simply must show restraint. And for 2009, the ability to control one's self while at the controls of new 1000cc superbikes becomes more difficult than ever when the usual suspects from Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha are at your disposal. Two of them…

…prior at 240 mph. He had on new leathers with full armor and was sporting a 71-year-old Salt veteran Roosevelt ""Rosey"" Lackey ran 193 mph on his 1000cc production MV Augusta. slight limp. Noonan showed me photos of Jason's shins and forearms from his tattered cell phone; beef jerky from elbow to wrists…

" Versatility is a wonderful thing and placing second in both the street and track, the GSX-R750 takes top honors in our Gixxer Shootout. And The Winner Is... We've come to the conclusion that there is more than one conclusion. The 600 just edged out the 750 as track favorite, while the 1000 barely…

…pick for the best open-class sportbike (street category). And we weren't just blinded by its big power and tiny size. Just as in our Supersport Shootout last year, we gave each bike marks in 10 different categories, with the most important aspects given double the weight. When the marks had been tallied…