About Motorcycles: Building a Better Superbike

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Motorcycles Motorcycles Beginners Buying Advice Enthusiasts From Basem Wasef, your Guide to Motorcycles Just when you thought Honda's CBR1000RR couldn't get any better, it does... plus, I deliberate between which cruiser to hop on, Fonzie's bike from "Happy Days" goes up for grabs, and "Mythbusters" claim that bikes pollute more than cars. Building a Better Superbike: 2012 Honda CBR1000RR Tech Dive I was pretty blown away when I tested the then-all-new 2008 Honda CBR1000RR; after a day of attacking Laguna Seca on the surprisingly friendly but unapologetically fierce literbike, it seemed that Honda's new flagship could do no wrong. But progress marches on (especially for the engineers who= conspire to build a better superbike), and Honda has released a series of changes to the venerable CBR1000R. What's the latest, greatest on this already supremely capable sportbike?... read more See More About:  honda motorcycles  tech dive  Which Would You Ride (Two-For-One Edition)? Here's a good one for ya: On the left, we've got a 2011 Honda Shadow RS decked out in Bubba Shobert-style red, white, and blue livery. With its liquid-cooled 745cc V-twin, it may not dominate at the stoplight dragstrip, but its spoked wheels, chrome pipes, and $7,999 price tag make it plenty attractive. On the right, our very own Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Lo in White Hot Denim (secret club membership included)... read more See More About:  harley-davidson  honda motorcycles  cruisers Fonzie's Triumph From 'Happy Days' To Be Auctioned The late, great Bud Ekins was a serious motorcycle racer, stuntman and enthusiast, but his Hollywood connections also got his fingers on some pretty special bikes. Among his expansive collection of two-wheeled oddities is a 1949 Triumph Trophy TR5 Scrambler Custom from the TV series Happy Days... read more See More About:  motorcycles in mainstream news  celebrities  Mythbusters: Motorcycles Pollute More Than Cars According to the latest episode of Mythbusters, you can scratch environmentalism from your reasons to ride: after comparing three bikes and three cars from the '80s, '90s, and '00s, it turns out that motorcycles produce more polluting carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitric oxide emissions than their four-wheeled counterparts... read more See More About:  motorcycles in mainstream news  environmentalism  Motorcycles Ads Used Motorcycles Motorcycles for Sale Honda Motorcycles Yamaha Motorcycles 250CC Motorcycles Featured Articles Bike Customizing Motorcycle Reviews Photo Galleries of New Motorcycles, Concepts, Classics and Events Motorcycling Basics: How Motorcycles Work, Types of Bikes, Glossary Everything You Need to Know to Start Riding a Motorcycle Motorcycle Buying Tips   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Basem Wasef Motorcycles Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Motorcycles newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   2012 Motorcycle Lineups 2012 Harley-Davidson Buyer's Guide 2012 Victory Buyer's Guide 2012 Star Motorcycles Buyer's Guide Advertisement