By Bud Wilkinson of of RIDE-CT.com British biker-maker Triumph today announced a model makeover for 2013 with the Tiger 1050 becoming the Tiger Sport. The adventure bike gets new bodywork, revised rider and passenger ergonomics, and a 10 horsepower power boost to 123 horsepower. Triumph reports the new model now …

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has posted a “notice of proposed rulemaking” to establish minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles, including motorcycles. “This standard would ensure that blind, visually-impaired and other pedestrians are able to detect and recognize nearby hybrid and electric …

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Unlike street motorcycles, flat track bikes don’t have rear-view mirrors. If they did, though, pro racer Kenny Coolbeth Jr. of Morris would certainly say that he’s extremely glad to see last year disappearing in the distance behind the torquey bikes that he rides in AMA …