by CycleVIN | Jun 9, 2016 | Blog, News
Scrambling for a piece of the motorcycle sales pie that Ducati and Triumph have created with their retro Scramblers, Yamaha has unveiled its SCR950. The company’s new old-looking bike, an attempt to create relevance among young urban consumers, is only new on the...
by CycleVIN | Jun 8, 2016 | Blog, News
Round 4 of the KTM RC Cup Series took place in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin over the weekend for Round 5 of the AMA Moto America Championship Series. Five different riders graced the podium over the course of two races, with points leader Brandon Paasch capturing the race...
by CycleVIN | Jun 8, 2016 | Blog, News
Introduced as “performance bobbers” for 2014, the Bolt and Bolt R-Spec became best-sellers in Yamaha’s Star cruiser line. (Quick note: Yamaha and Star Motorcycles were treated as separate brands from 2005-2016, but Star is now considered one of several lines under the...
by CycleVIN | Jun 8, 2016 | Blog, News
California Assembly Bill 51 would re-affirm the California Highway Patrol’s authority to issue lane-splitting guidelines for the state’s roadways. This important legislation is now scheduled for a hearing on June 14, 2016, in the Senate Transportation and Housing...
by CycleVIN | Jun 8, 2016 | Blog, News
It’s nearly impossible to purchase a new motorcycle that doesn’t include some form of pre-installed electronic rider aid. From cornering ABS to switchable ride modes, on-the-fly adjustable traction control to hill-hold start, the variety of rider aids made available...