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2011 Yamaha FZ8 Photo Gallery: An All-New Middleweight Priced Under $8,500
2011 Yamaha FZ8
If the 600cc FZ6 is too small and the 998cc FZ1's too big, Yamaha's got an all-new offering for the U.S. market: the 2011 FZ8.

Powered by a 779cc inline-4 housed in an aluminum frame, this naked bike fills an all-too absent middleweight niche.

See photos and key specs of the $8,490 bike in this 2011 Yamaha FZ8 Photo Gallery, which joins the Super Tenere and Stryker chopper as three new Yamahas announced this week; stay tuned for a 2011 Yamaha Buyer's Guide to see the rest of their lineup.

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2011 Yamaha FZ8 Photo Gallery: An All-New Middleweight Priced Under $8,500 originally appeared on About.com Motorcycles on Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at 14:47:57.

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2011 Yamaha Star Stryker Photo Gallery: And You Laughed When Honda Unveiled a Chopper...
2011 Yamaha Star Stryker
Nearly two years after the furor over the raked-out Honda Fury simmered down, Star Motorcycles has released their own factory custom chopper: the 2011 Stryker.

Veering more towards the power cruiser side of the visual equation (a la the Star Raider), the Stryker out-rakes the Fury with a 40 degree fork, and wears a 210mm rear tire, which is 10mm thicker than the Fury's. Stryker is powered by a liquid-cooled 1,304cc v-twin, and its $10,999 starting price undercuts the Fury by a full two grand.

Honda's Fury is an unqualified sales success and became the best-selling metric factory custom, spinning off the Interstate, Sabre, and Stateline cruisers... so it's looking like the Stryker could steal more than a few buyers from Honda.

Think it will succeed? See pictures of Yamaha/Star's factory custom chopper in this 2011 Stryker Photo Gallery, and comment below!

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2011 Yamaha Star Stryker Photo Gallery: And You Laughed When Honda Unveiled a Chopper... originally appeared on About.com Motorcycles on Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at 12:25:28.

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2011 Honda Motorcycle Buyer's Guide: What We Know So Far
2011 Honda PCX Scooter Picture
Honda has trickled some info on their 2011 lineup, and I've gotta say there's not a whole lot of fresh product flowing in from Japan... at least, yet.

Of the twelve bikes confirmed for '11 so far, only the PCX scooter I reviewed a few months ago is all-new. In other news, the CRF250R and CRF450R motocross bikes receive a few mechanical updates, but apart from the Shadow RS's sweet new retro paint job (seen here, which is reminiscent of the 25th Anniversary VFR's red, white, and blue color scheme), we'll have to stay tuned for notable 2011 model releases from Honda.

To see what they've got brewing so far, take a look at this 2011 Honda Motorcycles Buyer's Guide, which will get updated with additional info as it becomes available.

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2011 Honda Motorcycle Buyer's Guide: What We Know So Far originally appeared on About.com Motorcycles on Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 23:59:08.

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Grizzly Motorcycle Wreck Rattles Toronto
Motorcycle accident scene
I usually don't rattle off stories about horrific motorcycle wrecks, as bike-phobic cagers are usually the ones perpetrating cautionary tales about how bad things can get when two-wheelers are handled irresponsibly. But this story, brought to my attention by reader Pete, shows the potential consequences when a motorcyclist rides well beyond his or her limits.

A Canadian news item recounts how an unidentified rider-- traveling at an estimated 180-190 km/hr (roughly 110-120 mph)-- was riding a "racing-style motorcycle" and weaving through traffic. We've all seen this sort of thing firsthand, no doubt, but what followed in this instance was nothing short of shocking.

I won't go into the gruesome details, but ask you to check out this CNEWS story and comment here on this unfortunate but obviously avoidable incident: what do you think would be fair punishment for this rider if he or she is captured by Canadian authorities?

Source: CNEWS

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Grizzly Motorcycle Wreck Rattles Toronto originally appeared on About.com Motorcycles on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 04:14:11.

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Think MotoGP Racers Use Bluetooth?
2010 Red Bull Indy MotoGP
MotoGP racers get plenty of freebies thrown at them, but here's an interesting one that crossed my desk today: at yesterday's Red Bull Indianapolis Moto GP, Cardo sales director Jamie Cheek (left) handed Rizla Suzuki riders Loris Capirossi (middle) and Alvaro Bautista (right) their latest G4 PowerSet, a Bluetooth system that enables riders to listen to music or chat with fellow Bluetooth-equipped riders.

I enjoyed testing the G4 while putting around city streets, canyons, and two-lane highways... but I really want to know: will Capirossi and Bautista be jamming to Justin Bieber while touring Gold Wings in their spare time, or-- with the system's mile-long range-- will they chit chat about racing as they drag knees through the seven remaining races of the season?

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Think MotoGP Racers Use Bluetooth? originally appeared on About.com Motorcycles on Monday, August 30th, 2010 at 18:54:39.

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2010 Red Bull Indianapolis Moto GP: Welcome to the New World Order [Spoilers Below]
2010 Red Bull Indy MotoGP
What a difference a month makes; the last time we enjoyed GP racing on U.S. turf-- the 2010 Red Bull US MotoGP at Laguna Seca-- Jorge Lorenzo took the top spot, Valentino Rossi finished third on a still-healing leg, and Ben Spies came in an impressive sixth.

The universe has tilted dramatically since Laguna Seca; Rossi has announced he'll race for Ducati next year (who subsequently reported they're abandoning World Superbike), Spies has picked up a coveted factory spot on Yamaha's team, and Nicky Hayden has been fighting a wrist injury he sustained during qualifying at Brno.

The proceedings at Indy started on a tragic note, when up-and-coming 13 year-old Peter Lenz was killed after being struck by another rider during a warm-up lap of a United States Grand Prix Racers Union event aboard his Honda/Moriwaki MD250. Lenz was the youngest fatality at the 101 year-old track, and the first death since an IndyCar accident in 2003.

The main event saw Spies launch from pole position and maintain a lead until Repsol Honda's Dani Pedrosa closed in and took over for the remainder of the race. With Pedrosa taking the top spot and Spies attaining a best-to-date second place finish, Fiat Yamaha's Jorge Lorenzo rounded out the podium, while Rossi crossed the finish line after Lorenzo. Americans Colin Edwards and Nicky Hayden were heavily featured (and hyped) along with Spies during Speed TV's pre-race coverage, and Hayden finished a respectable sixth while Edwards dropped out, citing tire and handling issues.

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2010 Red Bull Indianapolis Moto GP: Welcome to the New World Order [Spoilers Below] originally appeared on About.com Motorcycles on Sunday, August 29th, 2010 at 23:02:59.

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Nomad Tent Offers Slick Shelter for Camping-Inclined Motorcyclist(s)
Nomad Motorcycle Tent
Planning a motorcycle trip and need new digs for you and your bike?

Check out Nomad's trick, two-person Ténéré Expedition tent, which has a dedicated, enclosed "garage" for your motorcycle so your bike doesn't end up looking like this in the morning*. The whole thing packs up to a mere 13 pounds, 6 ounce package measuring 8 x 21 inches, and uses only three poles.

Though pricey at $400, the Ténéré Expedition should appeal to riders who take their motorcycle camping more seriously than the next.

Sources: Nomad, Gizmodo, Uncrate

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* Note, however, that it's considered a 3-season tent.
Photo © Nomad

Nomad Tent Offers Slick Shelter for Camping-Inclined Motorcyclist(s) originally appeared on About.com Motorcycles on Friday, August 27th, 2010 at 20:33:47.

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Motorcycle Helmets 101
Motorcycle Helmets
Do you ride with a helmet? According to this survey, many of you say you do-- which, incidentally, is the single easiest way to increase your chances of surviving a spill.

For those on the fence (or simply in the market for a lid), I've compiled a breakdown of helmet types, which offers a visual guide with definitions of motorcycle helmet types.

This is the first of a series, so stay tuned for more safety gear overviews in the next few days.

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Motorcycle Helmets 101 originally appeared on About.com Motorcycles on Thursday, August 26th, 2010 at 23:42:10.

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Follow About.com's Motorcycles Twitter feed by hitting twitter.com/aboutmotorcycle!

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Find us on Twitter! originally appeared on About.com Motorcycles on Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 at 03:01:31.

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Gear Review: Cardo Scala Rider G4 PowerSet Bluetooth System
Scala Rider Q2 Multiset Motorcycle Bluetooth Review
Helmet Bluetooth devices are a hotly debated matter of personal preference: some motorcyclists insist on keeping their riding experience pure, while others don't mind listening to music, chatting with fellow riders, or even talking on the phone as they roll the road.

Cardo's Scala Rider G4 PowerSet (seen here, pointed out by a red arrow) is the next-gen Bluetooth system that replaces Cardo's G2, which I reviewed at the end of last year.

How does the G4 compare, and is this bundled pair worth the extra $100? Read my Cardo Scala Rider G4 PowerSet Review to find out.

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Photo © Brian J. Nelson; click for review

Gear Review: Cardo Scala Rider G4 PowerSet Bluetooth System originally appeared on About.com Motorcycles on Monday, August 23rd, 2010 at 04:35:08.

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