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FEBRUARY 2025 ISSUE

FEATURES

Inside Info: 1160cc Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS; KTM 390 SMC R
and 390 Enduro; 1890cc Indian Sport Chief RT; KTM sells stake in MV;
Loudon Classis gets a $400,000 purse and more…

Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1971 Norvil Production Racer

Quick Look: The 2025 Aprilia RS 457 May Be A Game Changer

Intro: The 2025 Husqvarna 801 Vitpilen, A Bigger & Badder Roadster

RACING

MotoGP Analysis: Moving MotoGP Takes 200 Semi-Trucks

Superbike World Champion: Toprak On How He Rides Like That

MotoGP Analysis: Pedro Acosta Just Wants To ‘Go Flat-Out’

Hanging With: MotoAmerica Superbike Winner Bobby Fong

COLUMNS

Letters To The Editor: Putting Wings On A Yamaha TZ750 In The 1970s

10 Years Ago, February 2015: 10 Years Ago: American Kenny Noyes was the new Spanish Superbike Champion and was on the cover; Nova Racing Transmissions was featured; we profiled the Monlau Competition Technical School (a.k.a. “MotoGP University”) for future racing mechanics; MotoGP Editor Mat Oxley looked back at the career of 250cc World Champion Carlos Lavado.

New Products: Racebike Chain Adjusters, Subframes, Brake Discs, and more…

The Crash Page: Corey Alexander Airborne At Chuckwalla

The Kids’ Page: Kendall Leonard

2025 Racing, School, & Track Day Calendar: Where & When To Ride

Classified Ads/Advertiser Index

High Performance Parts & Services Directory

Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer: Reuniting With SDK

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JANUARY 2025 ISSUE

FEATURES

Inside Info: KTM Vows To Continue Racing, Ducati Introduces Panigale
V4 Tricolore, FIM Sanctions Bagger Racing In Europe, and more…

Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1956 DKW 350 Triple

Intro: Triumph Speed Twin 1200 and Speed Twin 1200 RS

Shops: The Renaissance Of Fantic And Minarelli

RACING

Racer Profile: Garrett Gerloff’s World Superbike Adventure

Racing History: Shooting Star Johnny Cecotto

MotoGP Analysis: Marc Marquez Tells (Almost) All

MotoGP Analysis: Fabio Di Giannantonio Is A Survivor

COLUMNS

Letters To The Editor: R.I.P. Bob MacLean; 98cc 111-mph 1950s Streamliner;
Outing Cherohala Skyway; Aero In The USA, Back In The Day

10 Years Ago, January 2015: Racing Editor Chris Ulrich rides the 2015 BMW S 1000;
Yamaha introduces the limited-edition YZF-R1M ; Shops Visits Sportbike Track Gear; Marc Marquez wins MotoGP races; Sylvain Guintoli’s Superbike World Champ on an Aprilia; and BEi Racing beats AOD to win the WERA Endurance Championship by 0.66-point!

The Crash Page: Marc Marquez Crashed Less In 2024!

2025 Racing, School, & Track Day Calendar: Where & When To Ride

Classified Ads/Advertiser Index

High Performance Parts & Services Directory

Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer: On Track With Van

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DECEMBER 2024 ISSUE

FEATURES

Inside Info: Bimota KB998 Rimini, BMW’s R 12 S and F 900 R and RX, Triumph Tiger Sport 660, Honda’s Supercharged V3 and more…

Historic Racebike Illustrations: 75 Years Of Grand Prix Racing

Intro: Royal Enfield Shotgun 650

MotoGP Analysis: It’s All About Rear Grip

Racer Profile: MotoAmerica’s Sonya Lloyd Goes International

Shops: Dancing On Pavement With ChaChaCha Motorsports

RACING

MotoGP: Martin vs. Bagnaia In 2024’s Final Swing

   MotoGP Notes: Espargaró Bows Out, Alonso Wins 14

MotoGP: Post-Season Tests With New Riders, Teams, and Tech

Baggers Invade Spain: MotoGP Hosts Harley-Davidson Baggers

COLUMNS

Letters To The Editor: An Open Letter From MV Agusta; Attention For Cornerworkers

10 Years Ago: Racing Editor Chris Ulrich rides a factory KTM RC8R AMA Pro Superbike on the cover of the December 2014 issue. Mat Oxley looks at the KTM versus Honda battle in Moto3. Inventor, bike builder, and racer Dan Hanebrink talked about his 1970s monocoque-chassis Monotrack, powered by a three-cylinder two-stroke snowmobile engine with a belt-drive continuously variable transmission

The Crash Page: Miller, Binder, Quartararo Pile Up In Malaysia

2025 Racing, School, & Track Day Calendar: Where & When To Ride

Classified Ads/Advertiser Index

High Performance Parts & Services Directory

Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer: A Good Lap At VIR

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NOVEMBER 2024 ISSUE

FEATURES

Inside Info: : BMW M 1000 RR, S 1000 RR, M 1000 R, S 1000 R;
Triumph Tiger Sport 800; Husqvarna Vitpilen 801 and more…

Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1973-1974 Yamaha TZ250A

Intro: 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 & Vitpilen 401

Intro: 2025 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Gets Muddy

Hanging With: Racing Prodigal Son Andrea Iannone

Baby On A Strider, Superbike Book, More From Barber

RACING

MotoGP Analysis: Tom O’Kane Is The Godfather Of Traction Control

MotoAmerica Superbike: Josh Herrin Is Now A Two-Time Superbike Champion

     -MotoAmerica Inside Info: Mat Mladin’s Return To The USA

MotoGP: Ducati Dominates With Martin & Bagnaia 

    -MotoGP Notes: 2026 Engine Specs, Joe Roberts Out

World Superbike: Toprak Razgatlioğlu & BMW Are Champions

    -World Superbike Notes: Ducati Wins Constructor’s Championship

COLUMNS

Letters To The Editor: Survivors Re-Connect; KTM 790 Duke’s Lower Pricing

10 Years Ago, November 2014: Racing Editor Chris Ulrich was on the cover of November
2014 issue after test-riding seven S 1000 RR racebikes from racing series around the world; his favorite was a World Superbike Evo S 1000 RR from BMW Italia.

The Crash Page: Last-lap Fall Ends Maria Herrera ‘s Women’s Championship Bid

Racing, School, & Track Day Calendar: Where & When To Ride

Classified Ads/Advertiser Index

High Performance Parts & Services Directory

Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer:  Good Times At Daytona

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OCTOBER 2024 ISSUE

FEATURES

Inside Info: The limited-edition Aprilia RSV4 X ex3ma comes with ground-effect aerodynamics; Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak; Yamaha YZF-R1 for street use in the USA and track-use-only in Europe; and more…

Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1957 Moto Guzzi 350

Quick Look: Long-Travel 2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+

MotoAmerica’s Weird & Wild Super Hooligan Class

Tried & Tested: Alpinestars Missile Ward V2 Suit & SMX-6 V3 Boots

MotoGP Analysis: How MotoGP Tires Work

RACING

Racing History: The Slippery Tale Of Aerodynamics

MotoGP: Marc Marquez Attacks At Aragon And Misano

MotoAmerica Superbike: Beaubier & Kelly Win At COTA

World Superbike: With Toprak Out, Petrucci Wins!

COLUMNS

Letters To The Editor: What Happened To Pilot USA, And Kobas 250s Racing At Daytona In 1984

10 Years Ago, October 2014: Cory West was airborne on an EBR 1190SX streetbike on
the October 2014 cover. Marc Marquez ran rampant, winning his 10th straight MotoGP race, which was held at Indianapolis. We looked at Honda Grom racing in Texas, and Shops visited Baxley by Providence, creators of the wheel chock seen in paddocks nationwide.

The Crash Page: Phillip Hranicka at Portland International Raceway 

Racing, School, & Track Day Calendar: Where & When To Ride

Classified Ads/Advertiser Index

High Performance Parts & Services Directory

Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer:  2024 Season Wrap-Up

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SEPTEMBER 2024 ISSUE

FEATURES

Inside Info: Buell Super Cruiser orders open up; Honda goes electric in the USA; KTM’s 450 SMR raises the bar, and more… 

Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1988 Yamaha TZ250U

Intro: Riding The Yamaha MT-09 SP Hypernaked Triple

Hanging With: MotoAmerica Superbike Points Leader Josh Herrin

Collections: Lyon Air Museum’s The Motorcycles

RACING

Racing History: 75 Years Of MotoGP

MotoGP: Bastianini Battles Back At Silverstone

MotoGP: Pecco Perfect At Red Bull Ring

MotoAmerica Superbike: Herrin Times Two At Mid-Ohio

American Kid Racing In Europe: Kristian Daniel Jr.

MotoGP Goes Retro To Celebrate History

World Superbike: Toprak Makes History

Moto2: American Racing Hits 100 Races

COLUMNS

Letters To The Editor: Buying A Yamaha MT-09 SP, And Looking Back In The Day

10 Years Ago: Kevin Schwantz tested a MotoGP bike on the cover of
the September 2014 issue; Pirelli’s Giorgio Barbier looked at a decade of spec tires in World Superbike; Racing Editor Chris Ulrich was a wildcard entry in World Superbike at Laguna Seca; Marc Marquez won MotoGP races in Europe; and Josh Hayes took control of AMA
Superbike, winning at Barber, Laguna, and Mid-Ohio. 

The Crash Page: Angel Piqueras & Scott Ogden At Silverstone

Racing, School, & Track Day Calendar: Where & When To Ride

Classified Ads/Advertiser Index

High Performance Parts & Services Directory

Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer: On Track At COTA

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AUGUST 2024 ISSUE

FEATURES

Inside Info: MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro, Ducati 1103cc Panigale V4 S, Honda Automatic E-Clutch, and more…

Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1966 McIntyre Matchless G50

Intro: Riding ContiAttack SM 2 Tires In The Alps

Quick Look: Return Of The KTM 790 Duke

Track Test: Riding Alpha Racing’s Excellent BMW M 1000 RR

Racer Profile: Mallory Dobbs, In The Women’s World Championship

Collections: The Moto Talbott Museum Is One Man’s Vision

RACING

MotoGP Analysis: Chatter Can Blur A Rider’s Vision

MotoAmerica Superbike: Beaubier And Herrin Win At Laguna

MotoGP Analysis: Why Ducati’s Davide Tardozzi Celebrates Big!

Interview: Trackhouse Racing’s Davide Brivio Has A Plan

WorldSBK: Toprak’s Perfect 10 Wins Straight

COLUMNS

Letters To The Editor: Website Spoiler, MotoGP GPS vs. Tractor GPS,
Remembering Chip Piper

10 Years Ago, August 2014: Rossi Keeps Winning After 300 GP Races. The Televised
GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Shootout Concludes At Miller Motorsports Park, With Josh Hayes and Garrett Gerloff Winning

New Products: Woodcraft Single-Sided Swingarm Stand, KurveyGirl 
Pre-drilled Titanium Pinch Bolts

The Crash Page: Pedro Acosta Crashes At The Sachsenring

Racing, School, & Track Day Calendar: Where & When To Ride

Classified Ads/Advertiser Index

High Performance Parts & Services Directory

Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer: Mini Road Racing

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JULY 2024 ISSUE

FEATURES

Inside Info: Aprilia RS 457 Trophy, BMW R 1300 GS, AMA Junior Cup
and FIM Supersport300 Classes Getting Replaced, and more…

Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1982 Suzuki RG500 MKVII

Intro: 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Improves On Ninja 400

Intro: 2024 Yamaha MT-09 Triple Better Than Ever

MotoGP Analysis: An Advanced Rider Warning System

Shops: Alpha Racing Is The BMW Racebike Source

RACING

MotoGP: Bagnaia Is Perfect In Assen

MotoGP: Bagnaia Takes Points Lead At Sachsenring

MotoAmerica Superbike: Fong Sweeps Into Lead At Brainerd

MotoAmerica Superbike: Championship Tightens At The Ridge

WorldSBK: Toprak Triples At Misano

COLUMNS

Letters To The Editor: MotoGP Going To 850cc, Pat Hennen Tribute, & Hydrogen Bikes

10 Years Ago, July 2014: Marc Marquez is on the July 2014 cover with the headline
“Only Marc Marquez Can Stop Marc Marquez!” AMA Superbike Champion
Josh Herrin struggled in Moto2. Melissa Paris tested the KTM RC 390 Cup
racebike. Cameron Beaubier won in Superbike at the GEICO Motorcycle
Superbike Shootout Presented by Yamaha at Sonoma, and more…

The Crash Page: Jorge Martin Crashes Out Of German Grand Prix

Racing, School, & Track Day Calendar: Where & When To Ride

Classified Ads/Advertiser Index

High Performance Parts & Services Directory

Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer: Looking Ahead On The Racetrack

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JUNE 2024 ISSUE

FEATURES

Inside Info: : KTM 990 RC R Sportbike Prototype; Honda CBR500R;
Kawasaki Elektrode, and more…

Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1967 Honda RC181 500cc-4

Quick Look: Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo Is Sharper Than Sharp

Quick Look: MV Agusta Dragster RR SCS America Has Style

MotoGP Analysis: The Most Successful Engineer In MotoGP?

Shops: Adrenaline Engineering

RACING

101st Loudon Classic: Hayden Gillim Wins $55,000

MotoGP: Bagnaia, Marquez, Martin Break Clear

MotoAmerica: Beaubier Takes Charge At Barber

MotoAmerica: Herrin And Petersen Win At Road America

COLUMNS

Letters To The Editor: Roberts & Fleming Fans, And A Safety Wiring Critic

10 Years Ago, June 2014: Kevin Schwantz tested Suzuki’s GSX-RR MotoGP prototype
and urged, “Go racing now!” MotoGP Editor Mat Oxley questioned whether
Moto GP bikes were too fast. Marc Marquez won in Argentina and at COTA.
The first of three GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Shootout Presented by
Yamaha rounds was a success at Auto Club Speedway, and more…

The Crash Page: Tyler Scott Crashes In MotoAmerica Supersport

Racing, School, & Track Day Calendar: Where & When To Ride

Classified Ads/Advertiser Index

High Performance Parts & Services Directory

Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer

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MAY 2024 ISSUE

FEATURES

Inside Info: Special Aprilias, New Indians And MV Agustas,
F1 Owners Buying MotoGP, Bimota Returning To WorldSBK, Suzuki
Takes 24 Hours Of Le Mans, American Correa Wins In Spain, Laguna
Seca Settles Lawsuit, Erik Buell Releases Album, and more…

Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1972 Ducati Imola

2024 KTM 890 SMT: A Streetbike In Supermoto Clothing

MotoGP Analysis: The End Of Shape Shifters and Gigantic Wings

Remembering Pat Hennen, The First American 500cc GP Winner

Arai XD-5 Intro: Three Helmets In One

Hanging With: MotoAmerica Racer Stefano Mesa

RACING

MotoGP: Martin The Master In Portugal, Vinales The Victor In Texas

MotoAmerica: Baggers Invade MotoGP

MotoAmerica: It’s Beaubier Vs. Gagne at Road Atlanta

WorldSBK: Bautista And Razgatlioğlu Win At Catalunya And Assen

COLUMNS

Letters To The Editor: The U.S. GP Series That Didn’t Fly, AI-Generated Swingarms, Michelin MotoGP Tires, And GSX-8R Cam Timing

10 Years Ago, May 2014: Racing Editor Chris Ulrich tests the EBR 1190X, three-round GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Shootout launched, MRA Champion Rob Christman profi led, Moto Corse Performance featured in Shops, and more Army of
Darkness endurance adventures

The Crash Page: Avery Dreher Crashes Out Of The Lead

Racing, School, & Track Day Calendar: Where & When To Ride

Classified Ads/Advertiser Index

High Performance Parts & Services Directory

Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer

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