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Shops: Steady Garage, In the November Issue

Featured In the November 2021 issue of Roadracing World:          When American Honda introduced its all-new 2022-model Grom to journalists, the company...

Video: FIM Women In Motorcycling Commission Celebrates 15th Anniversary

FIM Women in Motorcycling Commission celebrates its 15-year journey  FIM Women in Motorcycling Commission (CFM) had its first commission meeting 15 years ago in Salvador...

Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1969 Kawasaki 125cc KA-1, In The November Issue

Featured In the November 2021 issue of Roadracing World:          Kawasaki was the last of the big four Japanese manufacturers to enter...

Yamaha Racing Heritage Club Founded To Preserve And Promote History

Yamaha Racing Heritage Club Launched at EICMA Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce the formation of the Yamaha Racing Heritage Club, which was launched...

R.I.P. Canadian Hall Of Fame Tuner Paul Fournier

Remembering Paul Fournier Tuner was key for careers of Picotte, Crevier, McCormick and others in CSBK and beyond Toronto, ON –  “The thing I remember first about Paul,”...

R.I.P. Noted Race Mechanic Larry Worrell

Noted Yamaha TZ750/OW31 and early AMA Superbike mechanic Larry “Round Man” Worrell died from cancer November 16 at a hospice care facility in Florence,...

MotoGP: Rossi Named MotoGP Legend

Rossi named MotoGP™ Legend An extra special awards ceremony brings the curtain down on another spectacular season, including one final surprise... Monday, 15 November 2021 Already a...

MotoGP: End Of An Era For Rossi And PETRONAS Yamaha SRT

End of an era for Rossi and PETRONAS Yamaha SRT in Valencia Valentino Rossi tenth and Andrea Dovizioso 12th in PETRONAS Yamaha SRT’s final MotoGP...

MotoGP: A Special Message For Valentino Rossi (Video)

VIDEO - A SPECIAL MESSAGE FOR VALENTINO Valencia (Spain), 14th November 2021   Everybody has said their goodbyes to you, Valentino. There was just one missing from...

MotoGP: HRC Thanks Valentino Rossi

Valentino Rossi retires from Grand Prix racing Honda Racing Corporation would like to extend their sincerest thanks to Valentino Rossi and wish him all the...

Going Back In Time: John Owens Photo Retrospective, In The November Issue

Featured In the November 2021 issue of Roadracing World:            "This year marks the 45th anniversary of my first shooting photos at...

Heavy Metal: BMW R 18 B and R 18 Transcontinental, In The November Issue

Featured In the November 2021 issue of Roadracing World:          "El Hefe was tearing into the intro guitar lead on “We Called...

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Mathew Scholtz at The Ridge. Photo courtesy Brian J Nelson.

Dunlop Tires Sets New Track Records on Sportmax Slick tires at The Ridge

Rancho Cucamonga – Dunlop Motorcycle Tires is excited to announce that multiple new track records have been established at The Ridge Motorsports Park in...
Pro Supersport championship leader Torin Collins (71) will look to add to his lead in his home round next weekend at RAD Torque Raceway. Photo credit Rob O'Brien.

CSBK: RAD Torque Raceway Supersport Preview

Supersport Preview: Collins headlines western challengers as title fight shifts to Edmonton.  The return to RAD Torque Raceway will come at the perfect time for...
Sam Fleming on Toprak’s World Superbike. Note the cups on the axles for the quick change wheels to enable the team to leave the tires in the warmer ovens until the last possible second before the bike goes onto the track, the finned front calipers with dry-break lines, and lots and lots of radiator.

BMW Motorrad M Racing Experience, In The June Issue

RIDING TOPRAK'S WORLD SUPERBIKE...         Wherein we ride the M 1000 R, the M 1000RR, the M 1000 XR, the Alpha Racing...

Where To Ride In July 2025

The following track days, riding schools, and racing events are scheduled by organizations based in the United States during July 2025. This list includes opportunities...

CSBK Heads West For RAD Torque Raceway Round This Weekend

The Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship will continue its cross-country journey this weekend, with the feature GP Bikes Pro Superbike class heading west for their...