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Motorcycle Tech Tips

Sport Rider’s Tech section showcases articles about motorcycle suspension tuning and geometry, motor oil, traction control, gearing, cam timing, ram air tests, motorcycle tire guide, dyno, carburetion and more.
Real World Middleweight Dynos Real World Middleweight Dynos
From the October 2006 issue of Sport Rider magazine
 
Moto Exotica Dyno Charts Moto Exotica Dyno Charts
From the October 2006 issue of Sport Rider magazine
 
Art & Science: Fooling the Dyno Art & Science: Fooling the Dyno
From the June 2004 issue of Sport Rider Magazine
 
Traction Control Traction Control
And other electronic trickery used in MotoGP
 
2006 Kawasaki ZX-14 on the Dyno 2006 Kawasaki ZX-14 on the Dyno
Almost 175 Horsepower!
 
 Michelin's MotoGP Qualifying Tires Michelin's MotoGP Qualifying Tires
All You Need To Know About Qualifying Tires
 
2006 Yamaha FZ1 2006 Yamaha FZ1
Including photos, dynos and technical information
 
2006 Middleweight Sport Bikes - Dyno Testing 2006 Middleweight Sport Bikes - Dyno Testing
We've put all this year's middleweight weapons together for a giant comparison test ...
 
Fooling the Dyno Fooling the Dyno
We've known for some time now that repeatable, consistent dyno readings depend on a number...
 
More Fun  With Geometry More Fun With Geometry
Using swingarm angle, chain pull and antisquat to maximize traction.
 
Hoop It Up Extras Hoop It Up Extras
Resources and links for each wheel:
 
Shift Points Shift Points
We show you how to calculate the optimum shift point
 
Art & Science: Fun With Geometry Art & Science: Fun With Geometry
Rake and trail are terms often used when discussing sportbike handling. Manufacturers some...
 
Oils Well That Ends Well, Part 1 Oils Well That Ends Well, Part 1
Editor's Note: This is Part One of a special Sport Rider comparison test, where we unlock ...
 
Oils Well That Ends Well, Part 1 Oils Well That Ends Well, Part 1
Editor's Note: This is Part One of a special Sport Rider comparison test, where we unlock ...
Dodge Dakota Research
Dodge Dakota Get information on specs, safety features, pricing, and equipment options for the new Dodge Dakota. The Dakota has a $1,000.00 cash rebate, which will help you save money on your next new car purchase. It has drivers side crash test ratings of 5 stars and passengers side crash test ratings of 5 stars. Also check out the Audi A4 and the Chevy Colorado.