Not quite an adventure bike, but less dirt-worthy than many dual-sport bikes, the 2017 Suzuki DR650S establishes its own nice in the on-/off-road world.
The 2016 Suzuki Boulevard M90 is a mid-size answer to blinding acceleration, with a 1462cc engine that taps into GSX-R technology for serious performance.
The long-running Suzuki DR-Z400S is the only mid-size dual sport bike available from Japan. A well-tested platform, the motor is dependable and has a friendly power delivery.
A lightweight supermoto single with street-going radials on gold-anodized 17-inch RK Excel aluminum rims, the DR-Z400SM is ready for the street or track.
A strident performer on the street, in addition to being a ready, willing, and able track day companion, the 2016 Suzuki GSX-R600 has high-end personalization features.
Only slightly heavier and longer than the GSX-R600, the GSX-R750 has the premium features that have made the GSX-R line so popular on street and track.
In this week’s first segment, Senior Editor Nic de Sena tells all about the Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo. The fabled Italian racing marque has produced a track-only version of its excellent streetbike, and Nic gave it a good thrashing around Laguna Seca recently. Even if you’re not a track junkie, you’ll find this to be an interesting take on an already really good machine.
In the second segment, Associate Editor Teejay Adams chats with teen racing sensation Kayla Yaakov. Kayla made a name for herself in the smaller classes as she was growing up, but having just turned 16 a few weeks ago, she was able to move up a class and race 600 Supersport for Tytler’s Racing at the last Moto America race of this year. In case you’re thinking this may be hype—she finished on the podium in 3rd place, having started the race 13th on the grid. That’s a heck of an accomplishment for a first race in the most competitive class of them all. Teejay chats with Kayla about growing up and where it all started.
From all of us here at Motos & Friends… we hope you enjoy this episode!