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Riding The 2022 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR: A (Super) Sportbike For The Street
Story by Michael Gougis
Video produced by Sandra Gougis
At a few new model intros, I’ve felt as though the company men are just going through the motions, and sometimes it’s hard to blame them. They may have been forced to design a bike to too low a price point, or the corporate office has demanded that the U.S. subsidiary offer a model that Americans likely won’t be...

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By Michael Gougis
Quick, light for its market segment, comfortable, and balanced, Yamaha’s Tracer 9 GT always has been on-target for the rider who really does want a 50-50 balance between speed and comfort in their motorcycle. It’s always been an excellent choice for a rider who wants one motorcycle that can perform a wide range of duties, with style but without pretense.
For 2021, Yamaha changed the recipe for the popular sport-tourer, adding fu...

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By Michael Gougis
When I first rode the new Aprilia 660 RS last year, my first thought was, “There’s no way this thing is only a 660.”
When I first twisted the throttle on the 2021 Tuono V4 Factory, my first thought expressed the same sentiment, just from a different direction. I thought, “This is absolutely an 1100! Woo-hoo!”
It’s a winning formula for Aprilia — take a powerful engine from a sportbike and stick it into a chassis that has a sligh...

Bike Test by Michael Gougis of the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX