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Up To Speed is your source for the latest motorcycle news including industry events, bike laws, new motorcycle reviews, product and street bike releases, and more. Our motorcycle experts cover the world of motorcycles including Honda, Harley-Davidson, Yamaha, Kawasaki, BMW, Ducati, and the rest like no other.

SW-MOTECH Vibration-Dampened Crashbar for Kawasaki KLR650E



Kawasaki's KLR650 is an awesome tool for commuting and exploring the road less traveled. No matter your riding venue, it's important for KLR owners to protect their bike from the possibility of tip overs and other calamities. SW-MOTECH Crashbars have been a popular choice for riders who need rugged protection. Now, the ...    Read more


Wiley X, Inc. Takes To The Street With Six New Street Series Models For 2012



Bold New Models for Men and Women Combine Sleek Looks With Serious Protection Wiley X®, Inc.’s Street Series line of premium, performance sunglasses is a leading choice of active people who enjoy a wide range of activities — on the beach, in the great outdoors or out on the town. ...    Read more


Positive Start to 2012 for Yamaha Factory Racing in Sepang



MotoGP 2012 finally got underway today with the first of three days of testing at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. Yamaha Factory riders Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies took their first ride on the 1000cc YZR-M1 since last year. Both riders blew the cobwebs off quickly and settled down ...    Read more


Pedrosa starts in a good shape but Stoner unable to ride



MotoGP Official Test | Sepang Date : 31/01/2012 Weather : Dry Temperature : Air: 34 degrees, Ground: 45 degrees Humidity : 64% Today the Repsol Honda Team officially kicked off the 2012 MotoGP season with the first of three days testing at the Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia. Due to early morning rain, the track conditions ...    Read more


1000cc action on track at Sepang sees Lorenzo on top



The first Official MotoGP™ Test of 2012 kicked off in Malaysia today with Jorge Lorenzo leading the timesheet at the end of day one, while World Champion Casey Stoner sat out the first day of testing after injuring his back while warming up for his first ride. After two months ...    Read more


The Ducati Team starts work on the GP12 at Day 1 of Sepang Test



The 2012 MotoGP test season started with today's first day of a three-day test at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit. The Ducati Team took to the track with its Desmosedici GP12, and after official test rider Franco Battaini carried out the shakedown, Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden started the important ...    Read more


Tucker Rocky Announces Partnership with Grateful Dead Productions and Rhino Entertainment



Fort Worth, TX - February 1, 2012 Grateful Dead Productions and Rhino Entertainment announce a new relationship with Tucker Rocky Distributing, a leader in sales and distribution of Powersports products. River Road, a Tucker Rocky brand, will create and market apparel and accessories for the Powersports industry using legendary Grateful ...    Read more


One of the World’s Most Important Ducati Collections To Be Offered ‘Without Reserve̵



at RM's 2012 Monaco Sale • RM Auctions consigns acclaimed Saltarelli Ducati collection to feature at Monaco sale on 10th -12th May, 2012 • Important 100 motorcycle collection to be offered ‘without reserve’ • Collection further establishes RM’s growing reputation for historic motorcycle sales ...    Read more


Ducati North America Reports 43 Percent Growth in 2011



Cupertino, Calif. (January 19, 2012) – Ducati North America today announced 2011 motorcycle sales growth of 43 percent compared to 2010 and a record market share in all of it’s territories: US, Canada and Mexico. This result established North America as Ducati’s number one market for the first time ...    Read more


James Stewart’s Onboard GoPro Footage from Oakland Monster Energy Supercross Main Event



Check out James Stewart's Oakland Monster Energy Supercross 2012 main event victory race! Stay tuned for the GoPro Oakland Race Day Edit! James Stewart Victory Lapping Footage Also, check out more athletes rocking GoPro and capturing epic lapping footage: Mike Alessi Main Event Oakland Monster Energy Supercross 2012 ...    Read more