Interesting notes and facts about motorcycles.
The 1950s Grand Prix racer paired a 498.5 cc V8 with an unusual frame layout. Its story shows how far racing engineers were willing to explore.
Read full article Museo Piaggio; Moto Guzzi history; photo: Bocemandello, public domain (Wikimedia Commons)
Checking the level, topping up and changing coolant are different jobs. Start with the motorcycle’s handbook and the required fluid specification.
Read full article Yamaha — coolant instructions; Honda — coolant inspection; Motul Motocool Expert; Motorex M4.0 technical data
Four-time US women’s motocross champion Ashley Fiolek earned titles and a factory team place. Her later return to amateur competition adds another chapter to that racing story.
Read full article Ashley Fiolek / ABILITY (2023); Racer X — career results; American Honda (2009); Vogue — rider profile (2012)
Voltage, chemistry and capacity determine charger compatibility. Higher current or an “automatic” label alone does not make a charger suitable.
Read full article Yuasa — Battery Care & Maintenance, Powersports Technical Manual; CTEK — charging modes and motorcycle chargers
The Z1 debuted in 1972 with an inline-four engine and went on to pursue endurance records. Its story later extended to a replacement-parts project.
Read full article Kawasaki — So Far. So Fast. (2016); Z1/Z2 cylinder-head reproduction announcement (2019)
ASA takes over clutch operation while letting the rider choose between foot-controlled gear changes and automatic selection.
Read full article BMW Motorrad — ASA press information, engineering and support; photo © BMW AG
The classic motorcycle weekend at Dijon-Prenois is confirmed for 22–23 May 2027.
Read full article Coupes Moto Légende — 2027 announcement and participants; photo © Warm-Up Photo (2018)
From its 1978 road-bike debut to the 2021 farewell edition, the SR kept a recognisable character through gradual change.
Read full article Yamaha Motor — Big Single, SR400 history and 2021 Final Edition Limited
The British builder’s extraordinary motorcycle is now displayed in Hall 2 of the National Motorcycle Museum.
Read full article National Motorcycle Museum; H&H Classics — Millyard Viper V10; Guinness World Records
The 108-kilometre route between Lom and Gaupne trades mountain scenery for fjord views.
Read full article Norwegian Scenic Routes — Sognefjellet, Mefjellet; Visit Jotunheimen