Bimota News

We're not talking Ducati or Harley scales here, but there is some stuff for anyone who loves this Italian motorcycle manufacturer.

In this week's issue of MCN, on sale December 2, we get the first chance to properly test the new Honda VFR1200F over 215 miles of Spanish roads.

Chassis geometry comes straight from Bimota's $40,000 DB7, making the 414-lb. Diavolo Rosso more agile than a Ducati 1198.

I rented a Hardly-Did-It-Son Fat Boy several months ago. I liked it. Fair power, well balanced, nice running machine.

Sierra Motorcycle Supply is the exclusive importer of exhausts from Italian company HPE .

This week, wea TMll return to steering systems after learning how to go around corners effectively last week.

At long last, I finished getting the BB1 back together with its new paint job. What an ordeal that was.

At a glance What: "Italian Motorcycles: Incredible Classics to Modern Marvels" exhibit.

Well, finally I'm getting around to posting an update about the BB1. About 2 months ago I picked up the bodywork with its final decal application and clearcoat.

Moto Guzzi launched the Quattro Valvole engine in late 2006. By doing so Guzzi joined the exclusive club populated by BMW, H-D and Buell in having air-cooled 2-cylinder engines producing more than 110 horsepower.