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February 2012 Issue Shipped to Dealers on January 25
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Poll of the Month—Riding for A Living
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0%0%0%0%Bike Review 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650R
When thinking about Kawasaki's Ninja 650R, the words that come to mind are fun, versatile, balanced, and exciting. The mid-sized Ninja was assigned the challenging task of delivering good times to riders ranging from novices to experts—much the role of its smaller sibling, the Ninja 500, before it. Since its introduction in 2006, the 650R has, for the most part, delivered. Still, there's always room for refinement, and two years ago, Kawasaki added some tweaks to the features list. So, the level of the revision on the 2012—in a sluggish economy, no less— is surprising and reflects the manufacturer's commitment to the Ninja 650R and the segment of riders who are fond of it…
Cover Story Motorcycle-Related Apps
Remember when packing for a motorcycle trip meant stowing a good five pounds of paper on the bike?…
Discover California Loma Linda
As many riders know, marquee riding roads dot the Southern California countryside like spots on a dalmatian…
From the Editor Quality vs Quantity
I know someone who used to drive his car over 4,000 miles a month delivering pharmaceuticals…
Lost In America Who Packs Your Parachute?
The following is something I actually wrote more than ten years ago…
On the Scene—Washington Avoid A Vehicle's Blind Spot
It was beautiful start to a summer morning in the inland northwest that found this male rider on his late-model Harley-Davidson motorcycle…
Special Feature Supermotos—Action-Packed Commuters
When Chip Evett isn't diving off loading docks on CSI New York, he is commuting on a 1999 Honda CR250R supermoto through fissures of traffic in Hollywood. Evett and his supermoto slice through the fog of traffic as stagnant drivers grow livid sitting in the world's longest parking lot. As a professional stunt man, Evett is in the business of taking risks. When he found a plated two-stroke motorcycle for sale, he knew the bike was a risk worth taking. His dream commuter was only missing a 55-watt stator, Brembo four-pot caliper, Brembo 16 x 18 radial master cylinder, and 17-inch Excel rims…
Tech Tips GPS Buyer's Guide
Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are a boon to motorcyclists…
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