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(date: 2024-09-29 21:08:27)


Chase Elliott Overcomes Pre-Race Engine Woes for Kansas Top-10

date: 2024-09-30, from: Kickin the Tires blog

By Seth Eggert, Associate Editor Engine issues at the start of the Hollywood Casino 400 race weekend forced Chase Elliott to rally throughout the first race of the Round of…

https://kickinthetires.net/nascar/chase-elliott-overcomes-pre-race-engine-woes-for-kansas-top-10/


Honda To Update Rebel 1100 Cruiser, Could Get New Touring Variant

date: 2024-09-29, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

It’s expected to break cover at EICMA and Intermot later this year.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/735149/2025-rebel-1100-updates-coming-soon/


Can Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400 match the finish of the last NASCAR race at Kansas Speedway?

date: 2024-09-29, from: Kickin the Tires blog

By Randy Covitz, Special to Kickin’ the Tires During its 24-year history, Kansas Speedway has been the site of some of NASCAR’s most dramatic moments. Who can forget Carl Edwards’…

https://kickinthetires.net/nascar/can-sundays-hollywood-casino-400-match-the-finish-of-the-last-nascar-race-at-kansas-speedway/


Chandler Smith’s Short-Run Speed Leaves Him Third at Kansas

date: 2024-09-29, from: Kickin the Tires blog

By Seth Eggert, Associate Editor The short-run speed that Chandler Smith had in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Kansas Speedway wasn’t enough to hold off the competition in the…

https://kickinthetires.net/nascar/chandler-smiths-short-run-speed-leaves-him-third-at-kansas/


Let The Paul Sr Vs Bearded Mechanic Vs Bikes & Beards Build-Off Begin!

date: 2024-09-28, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

It’s all in good fun this time around, and they even have a chair-throwing contest.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/735425/paul-sr-bikes-bearded-mechanic/


Muniz eager for Kansas, aims to make most of limited Truck Series opportunities

date: 2024-09-27, from: Kickin the Tires blog

By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer After months of anticipation and preparation, former child actor with realized aspirations of becoming a professional stock car driver Frankie Muniz will get to live…

https://kickinthetires.net/nascar/muniz-eager-for-kansas-aims-to-make-most-of-limited-truck-series-opportunities/


NASCAR Driver Martin Truex Jr. bids farewell to Kansas Speedway where he once dominated

date: 2024-09-27, from: Kickin the Tires blog

By Randy Covitz, Special to Kickin’ the Tires Martin Truex Jr. may have a difficult time saying goodbye to Kansas Speedway this weekend. Truex, who is retiring from full-time NASCAR…

https://kickinthetires.net/nascar/nascar-driver-martin-truex-jr-bids-farewell-to-kansas-speedway-where-he-once-dominated/


This Mojave Desert Tour May Be The Perfect Getaway, Just Don’t Die

date: 2024-09-27, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

Explore the Mojave Desert and take just two days off? Count me in!

https://www.rideapart.com/news/735151/eaglerider-yamaha-mojave-desert-tour-october-2024/


Oh My God, the Honda Dax Is Really, Actually, FINALLY Coming To the US

date: 2024-09-27, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

Took you long enough, Honda. But thanks!

https://www.rideapart.com/news/735265/honda-dax-us-release-2025/


Tesla’s Dumb Cybertruck Can’t Handle a Motorcycle Carrier, Will Snap Right Off

date: 2024-09-27, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

Just the longest sigh in existence.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/735259/tesla-cybertruck-two-weight-motorcycle-carrier/


Two-Up at MotoAmerica Is the Closest You’ll Feel to a MotoGP Rider

date: 2024-09-27, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

Show me another two-up ride that’s this intense and this accessible, please.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/735284/two-up-motoamerica-riding-experience-review/


India’s First Few Ultraviolette F77 Set To Change EV Motorcycle Game, In Europe

date: 2024-09-27, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

The first batch of F77 EV motorcycles has landed in Europe.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/735150/india-ultraviolette-f77-electric-motorcycle-export-europe/


Harley Recalls Nearly 42,000 Road Glides, Street Glides That Could Short Out

date: 2024-09-27, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

What’s the one thing you don’t want to do with your wiring harness?

https://www.rideapart.com/news/735144/harley-2024-glide-short-recall/


Kawasaki Ninja 7 and Z7 Hybrids Get Stop Sale, ECU Issue to Blame

date: 2024-09-27, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

Both of Kawasaki’s Hybrids have a programming issue that needs to be fixed.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/735250/kawasaki-hybrids-neutral-software-recall/


As Layne Riggs Rises, a Cup Champion is Taking Notice

date: 2024-09-27, from: Kickin the Tires blog

By: Zach Catanzareti, Staff Writer Layne Riggs is going for a third consecutive win in the Craftsman Truck Series this weekend at Kansas Speedway. It’s a mark rarely achieved by…

https://kickinthetires.net/nascar/as-layne-riggs-rises-a-cup-champion-is-taking-notice/


ARCA Menards West Series: 2024 Madera Race Preview

date: 2024-09-26, from: Kickin the Tires blog

By Vincent Delforge, Special to Kickin’ the Tires This Saturday, September 28, 2024, the ARCA Menards West Series returns to action after a month and a half break. The ninth…

https://kickinthetires.net/nascar/arca-menards-west-series-2024-madera-race-preview/


I’m Convinced, the Leonart Lobo 450 Is the Bonneville 450 We’d Been Hoping For

date: 2024-09-26, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

Dapper styling that goes all in on the retro look.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/735017/leonart-lobo-450-mini-triumph-bonneville/


Quit Being a Coward, Join The Honda X-ADV Scooter Revolution

date: 2024-09-26, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

Looks both badass and practical, but there’s just one little problem…

https://www.rideapart.com/news/735143/honda-xadv-2025-refresh-europe/


RedBull’s Insane Romaniacs Race Will Have an EV Class Next Year, Now’s My Time

date: 2024-09-26, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

I’m not the most skilled enduro rider, but an EV might help level the playing field.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/735134/redbull-romaniacs-off-road-race-ev-adventure-classes/


Can the EV Stark Varg Handle the Hardest Off-Road Trail in the US?

date: 2024-09-26, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

Matt Spears is at it again with his crazy off-road shenanigans.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/735018/stark-varg-hardest-trail-usa-video/


So MotoGP’s Indian Round Isn’t Happening Again, At Least Not Next Year

date: 2024-09-26, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

Dorna’s now saying it’ll happen in 2026. Yep, totally happening.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/735136/motogp-indian-gp-buddh-circuit-2026-maybe/


Can-Am’s New Origin EV Is the Rivian R1S of Motorcycles, At Least I Think So

date: 2024-09-26, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

Let yourself be lured into a dystopian future where the roads are dirty, and your commute isn’t too far.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/735146/can-am-origin-electric-motorcycle-review/


Honda’s CB1000 Hornet Is Coming Soon, Might Be A Game Changer

date: 2024-09-26, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

Could this be the high-performance naked bike we’ve been waiting for from Honda?

https://www.rideapart.com/news/735019/honda-cb1000-hornet-entering-production/


The Perfect Two Vehicle Garage is a New Royal Enfield Himalayan, and a 1970s Truck

date: 2024-09-26, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

Mice made me realize I don’t want modernity.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/734984/royal-enfield-himalayan-450-ford-f100-1974-perfect-garage/


Happy 10th Anniversary, NASCAR Playoff Format

date: 2024-09-26, from: Kickin the Tires blog

By Randy Covitz, Special to Kickin’ the Tires NASCAR is celebrating an anniversary of sorts this season. It’s the 10th anniversary of its elimination-rounds playoff system and Kansas Speedway will…

https://kickinthetires.net/nascar/happy-10th-anniversary-nascar-playoff-format/


You (Yes, You) Can Lift That Heavy Bike, And Here’s How

date: 2024-09-25, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

If you’re a smaller rider, you might think you can’t do this. Nail the technique and you totally can!

https://www.rideapart.com/news/735002/how-to-lift-your-motorcycle/


Could Soft Carbon Batteries Change The EV Game, As Well As Be Less Fire Prone?

date: 2024-09-25, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

These fast-charging batteries are designed to be integrated into battery-swapping systems.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/734869/cpc-soft-carbon-battery-swapping-infrastructure/


Japan’s Biggest Motorcycle Retailer Just Got Bought By Bain Capital, Oh Great

date: 2024-09-25, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

The company started with just one location in 1972, and now has over 300 nationwide in 2024.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/734997/red-baron-japan-bain-capital-private-equity/


Honda CB300 and CB350 Models Get Massive Recall

date: 2024-09-25, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

Speed sensor and camshaft issues could cause widespread headaches.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/734864/2024-honda-cb300-cb350-recall-india-speed-sensor-camshaft/


Snowmobiler Who Crashed Into a Black Hawk Helicopter Wins Case, Gets $3.3 Million

date: 2024-09-25, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

The judge, however, criticized the rider for riding reckless.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/734987/jeff-smith-snowmobile-accident-black-hawk-helicopter-crash-lawsuit/


Kawasaki’s Z500 Sugomi Edition Wants To Turn Heads, At Least In France

date: 2024-09-25, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

It gets an aggressive livery, but pretty much nothing else.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/734724/kawasaki-z500-sugomi-edition-france/


Back in the Rhythm: Caruth carrying podium finish into Kansas cutoff

date: 2024-09-24, from: Kickin the Tires blog

By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer Rajah Caruth was forced to wrestle with the aftermath of a lackluster showing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series playoff opener for over three weeks…

https://kickinthetires.net/nascar/back-in-the-rhythm-caruth-carrying-podium-finish-into-kansas-cutoff/


Can-Am’s Pulse Is a City’s Worst Nightmare, but Needs Work

date: 2024-09-24, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

The Pulse can save you from becoming that guy riding a Streetfighter solely within the city limits—if Can-Am makes a few changes.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/734865/can-am-pulse-electric-motorcycle-review/


Aprilia’s RSV4 X ex3ma Is Nearly a MotoGP Bike, But With a Terrible Name

date: 2024-09-24, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

You’ll have to move fast, though, as only 30 of these race-derived machines are being produced.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/734740/2024-aprilia-rsv4-x-ex3ma-launch/


Racer Danilo Petrucci Just Became The Only Rider In History To Do This

date: 2024-09-24, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

His hat trick of wins at the first-ever Cremona WSBK round also carved his name deeply into the history books.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/734857/danilo-petrucci-wsbk-cremona-winner/


Jack Miller Makes The Switch To Yamaha, But Stays in MotoGP

date: 2024-09-24, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

Not quite in time for the V4-powered M1, but he’ll surely have a hand in the bike’s development.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/734741/jack-miller-prima-pramac-yamaha-factory-team-2025/


Motorcycle Legend Jesse James is Getting Sued, But It’s Because of His Dogs

date: 2024-09-24, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

His former assistant filed the complaint.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/734842/jesse-james-choppers-lawsuit-dog-attack/


Can These Dirt-Cheap Facebook Marketplace Scooters Do ADV Trails? Maybe

date: 2024-09-24, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

In this corner, we have a 50cc Honda Express SR. And in the other corner, a UM Matrix 150 commuter. How does it go?

https://www.rideapart.com/news/734854/facebook-marketplace-scooter-adv-challenge/


Marvel Debuts ‘Thunderbolts’ Trailer, Dubs Sportbike Sounds Over a Harley-Davidson

date: 2024-09-24, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

So why does that Harley Pan America sound like a GSX-R?

https://www.rideapart.com/news/734837/harley-davidson-pan-america-sportbike-noise-marvel-thunderbolts-trailer/


Paul Sr Squashes Pretend Beef, Collabs With YouTubers Who Called OCC Bikes Trash

date: 2024-09-24, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

A build-off might be coming soon, but don’t expect chairs to go flying.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/734725/paul-senior-occ-american-chopper-bikes-and-beards-pretend-beef/


How Technology From Streaming To Apps And iRacing Are Changing The Motorsports Viewing Experience

date: 2024-09-23, from: Kickin the Tires blog

By Jack Shaw, Guest Writer NASCAR is a sport of tradition and household names. Hendrick, Childress and Earnhardt are mainstays in the stock car league and will be for a…

https://kickinthetires.net/nascar/how-technology-from-streaming-to-apps-and-iracing-are-changing-the-motorsports-viewing-experience/


New Jawa 42 FJ Motorcycle Blends Cruiser, and Cafe Racer, Styling

date: 2024-09-23, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

The Jawa 42 FJ is meant to pay tribute to the company’s founder, František Janeček.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/734503/jawa-42-fj-launch-india/


Yamaha Motor President Gets Knifed, Allegedly By His Daughter

date: 2024-09-23, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

She’s also the one who called the police to the scene, according to reports.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/734627/yamaha-motor-president-stabbed-daughter/


Family Sues Boy Scouts for $10 Million, Allege Employees Led to Child’s Jet Ski Death

date: 2024-09-23, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

The boy was 10 years old.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/734626/boy-scouts-lawsuit-jet-ski-child-death-10-million/


CCM’s Street Moto R Looks Like A Sick Stunt Bike, But It’s Too Expensive

date: 2024-09-23, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

It’s got everything you’d want from a lightweight hooligan bike—except for the price tag.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/734502/2025-ccm-street-moto-r/


Suzuki Takes Its 13th World Championship, Hard To Believe It Almost Quit

date: 2024-09-23, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

The Franco-Japanese Yoshimura SERT Motul team wrapped up the 2024 Bol d’Or in style.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/734622/yoshimura-suzuki-endurance-racing-2024/


Kawasaki’s Quarter-Liter Ninja ZX-25R Gets Styling Updates, At Least In Indonesia

date: 2024-09-23, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

The small-displacement four-banger can be had in stealthy and sporty liveries.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/734501/2025-kawasaki-zx25r-updates-indonesia/


Yamaha Makes the V4 Engine Switch Official, Crossplane Will Likely Die

date: 2024-09-23, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

RIP a real one.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/734624/yamaha-officially-announces-v4-engine-motogp/


Triumph Just Teased a 450 Motocross Dirt Bike, Will Soon Be Unveiled

date: 2024-09-22, from: Ride Apart, Electric Motorcycle News

What can we say? Triumph is sticking to its word.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/734485/triumph-teases-450-motocross-bike/


Haiden Deegan Earns Second 250 SuperMotocross World Championship Over Vialle and Brown

date: 2024-09-22, from: Kickin the Tires blog

Haiden Deegan finishes second overall at Las Vegas in the 250SMX class but collected enough points to win his second world championship title. After Fort Worth, Deegan held a 19-point…

https://kickinthetires.net/ama/supermotocross/haiden-deegan-earns-second-250-supermotocross-world-championship-over-vialle-and-brown/


Lawrence Brothers Claim Top Honors in 2024 SuperMotocross 450 World Championship

date: 2024-09-22, from: Kickin the Tires blog

The Lawrence brothers didn’t just set the bar for the 2024 postseason. They owned it. Both Jett and Hunter Lawrence swept all three rounds of the SuperMotocross World Championship Finals…

https://kickinthetires.net/ama/supermotocross/lawrence-brothers-claim-top-honors-in-2024-supermotocross-450-world-championship/


Chase Sexton Out for Moto 2 in Las Vegas from Hand Injury

date: 2024-09-22, from: Kickin the Tires blog

Chase Sexton entered the final round at Las Vegas as one of the three contenders in a winner-take-all scenario for the World Championship. Unfortunately, a collision with Justin Barcia in…

https://kickinthetires.net/ama/supermotocross/chase-sexton-out-for-moto-2-in-las-vegas-from-hand-injury/


Denny Hamlin ‘Slowly But Surely’ Advances to Round of 12

date: 2024-09-22, from: Kickin the Tires blog

By: Zach Catanzareti, Staff Writer Following back-to-back accidents to start the Round of 16, Denny Hamlin‘s title shot was in the red entering Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday night. Despite the…

https://kickinthetires.net/other/denny-hamlin-slowly-but-surely-advances-to-round-of-12/


Best of the Rest: Bubba Wallace Scores 3rd in Bristol

date: 2024-09-22, from: Kickin the Tires blog

By: Zach Catanzareti, Staff Writer In a night owned and operated by Kyle Larson, who led 462 of 500 laps Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway, the non-playoff standout was by…

https://kickinthetires.net/nascar/best-of-the-rest-bubba-wallace-scores-3rd-in-bristol/