How To Tune Your Superbike For Maximum Performance – Suspension systems on today’s sportbikes offer an unmatched variety of adjustments, but understanding how these adjustments work, and how to combine them to fit your motorcycle to your riding style can be just as challenging as riding well. That’s why many riders never try to take advantage of their bike’s high-tech suspension—simply because they don’t know where to start or they’re afraid of making their bike handle worse instead of better. Now in the first book that specifically addresses sportbike suspension systems, Andrew Trevitt, former editor of

Magazine and a former roadracer, guides you through the process of setting up your bike’s suspension to suit your riding style.

How To Tune Your Superbike For Maximum Performance

Covers the basics-setting static sag for your weight-as well as more subtle and advanced adjustments, such as how to optimize the back squat. A comprehensive … Read the rest

The Evolution Of Superbikes: A Journey Through Time – There was a time when it looked like road bikes that we mere mortals could buy off the showroom floor, high performance bikes ridden by top professional racers could then push them to the edge. At first glance, you could almost mistake one for the other. If you look closely, you will see the difference.

Brought to us by two people who have been there since day one and have now collaborated on an amazing book that brings the story of the early days of the AMA Superbike class to life through the words of Kevin Cameron and John Owens photos.

The Evolution Of Superbikes: A Journey Through Time

The superbikes that ran in those turbulent years from 1976 to 1986 were what Cameron called “sit up” bikes. The arrival of the AMA Superbike class in stock car racing in 1976 … Read the rest

How To Choose The Perfect Superbike For You – Choosing a custom motorcycle really sets you apart from the crowd. Just owning a motorcycle already sets you apart from the herd. But what if you want to stand out from the other bikers? 

Well, sure, you could get yourself a leather jacket with lavish detailing, or get a new helmet with your face printed on the outside. Or you can do it right and invest your time or money in a custom bike. It’s a one-off bike that no one else on the planet has. What’s better than that? Nothing, that’s what!

How To Choose The Perfect Superbike For You

Wait, before you run out to the shed and rip parts off your current bike, or even rush out and order a custom build, stop and think about what style you want. Ask yourself a few questions: How often will … Read the rest

Superbike Racing Legends: Profiles Of The Greats – 950 races means 950 stories, battles, victory celebrations, magical moments, ‘what could have been’ for some, disappointment and frustration. Race 2 marked a huge moment in the history of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, with the 950

The race is an absolute belter from start to finish at the TT Circuit Assen. In this feature, we’ll break down the eras in a different way, with a special focus on the modern era and the current generation of riders.

Superbike Racing Legends: Profiles Of The Greats

Fred Merkel, Raymond Roche and Doug Pollan were the early leaders of the championship, winning the first five titles between them as they found their feet in the world of motorsport. This new exciting racing brand has gone all over the world from the UK to New Zealand, Canada to Australia and everywhere in between. At … Read the rest

Superbike Clubs And Associations: Joining The Community – The Chrome Kitty Motorcycle Club gathered in Derby last month. Janice Friedman, front, and other members of the Chrome Kitty Motorcycle Club prepare to head to the Derby on a ride. Left to right, second row, are Kathryn Langier and Milena Faris; third row, Sonja McCall, Cindy McGuire, Pat Sherry and Bobby Cole; Third row, Nellie Taylor and Lily Nordik. Photo by Joe Stump

When Janice Friedman saw four women riding bikes into a Harley-Davidson dealership in Wyoming, she was intrigued. 

Superbike Clubs And Associations: Joining The Community

“I had never seen a female Harley rider before. But I was the last person you would think would do it,” Friedman said. “I’m not going to lie, I was kind of high maintenance.” 

Detroit’s Buffalo Soldiers Using Motorcycle Club As A Force For Good

In fact, she did not even enjoy riding as … Read the rest

Superbike Insurance: What You Need To Know – Partner Content: This content was created by a business partner of Dow Jones, independent of the newsroom. Links in this article may earn us a commission. learn more

In every state except Florida, you need motorcycle insurance to ride, register, or finance your bike, but the minimum requirements vary.

Superbike Insurance: What You Need To Know

Written by: Heidi Wallis Written by: Heidi Wallis Contributor Heidi Wallis is a Nevada freelance writer and auto insurance expert with over a decade of experience. She runs two small businesses and enjoys hiking with her dogs.

Michigan Motorcycle Insurance: An Essential Coverage Guide For Every Michigan Biker

For many, motorcycles represent the freedom of the open road. But this freedom can be short-lived (and can seriously affect your finances) if your motorcycle insurance isn’t up to scratch.

In this article, we at the Guide team … Read the rest