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Motorcycles Motorcycles Beginners Buying Advice Enthusiasts From Basem Wasef, your Guide to Motorcycles Is traction control for you? I track and road test the 2012 Yamaha R1 and offer a few thoughts on the subject... plus, we lose a rising MotoGP star, see the recall of a boatload of Harley-Davidsons, and gain a few new 2012 Triumphs. 2012 Yamaha R1: Traction Control Testing on Road and Track If there's one thing that polarizes motorcyclists, it's electronics systems on bikes: some swear by the technological safety nets, while others accuse computers of diluting the riding experience. When I spent two days testing the 2012 Yamaha R1, I had the unique opportunity of experiencing its newly introduced traction control on both public highways in Palm Desert, and Chuckwalla Valley Raceway... read more See More About:  yamaha motorcycles  superbikes  Marco Simoncelli: 1987-2011 Sad news in the world of MotoGP racing: 24 year-old racer Marco Simoncelli was killed after he lost control of his Honda and intersected the paths of Valentino Rossi and Colin Edwards. Simoncelli's helmet flew off in the freak accident, which was the first fatality... read more See More About:  motorcycle racing  motogp  Triumph Rolls Out 2012 Models Triumph has unveiled the first of its new-for-2012 bikes, revealing something a little bit old, a little bit new, and a big-engined adventurous one, too... check 'em all out in this preliminary 2012 Triumph Buyer's Guide, which will be populated with more '12 bikes as they're revealed... read more See More About:  triumph motorcycles  new models for 2012  Harley Recalls 308,000 Motorcycles Harley-Davidson has recalled over 308,000 Touring, CVO, and Trike motorcycles from 2009 to 2012 model years over an exhaust heat issue that could cause rear light-- and possibly rear brake-- failure. The problem was first noticed after a 2010 crash which involved... read more See More About:  trikes  touring motorcycles  harley-davidson Motorcycles Ads Used Motorcycles Motorcycle Sales Classic Motorcycles Yamaha Motorcycles Honda Motorcycles Featured Articles Everything You Need to Know to Start Riding a Motorcycle Motorcycle Buying Tips Advanced Riding Techniques: Getting up to Speed on Performance Riding Motorcycle Safety: How to Ride with Safety and Skill Reader Rides Gear and Accessories   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   Must Reads How to Ride a Motorcycle Things to Know Before You Ride A Visual Guide to Bike Types Seat Height 101 Motorcycle Gear 101 Advertisement