Project Ducati 998 Superbike Part 5: Testing upgrades on the track
In part 4 of this project, I attempted to fix a high speed brake shudder issue by making my own fully floating discs out of the factory semi floaters. I’ll…
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Project Ducati 998 Superbike Part 4: Trackday Recap and Fine Tuning
After the shakedown event in the last installment of Project Ducati 998 was brought to an end by a failed fuel pump o-ring, the Ducati is back in the garage…
Project Ducati 998 Superbike Part 3: Radiator, Fairings and Track Preparation
When building a bike, or anything for that matter, have a plan. ‘While you’re in there’ becomes a very slippery slope. ‘Future-proofing’ always ends up costing ten times more than…
Project Ducati Superbike 998 Part 2: Suspension and Chassis Geometry
The importance of setting a budget and timeline can’t be stressed enough. Otherwise, projects are guaranteed to take longer and cost more than you intended. Because I can’t heed my…
Project Ducati 998 Superbike Part 1: Getting a Basket Case Running With a 999 Engine Swap!
I stupidly picked up this dilapidated Ducati 998 Superbike as a birthday gift to myself in October of 2017. My wife said it was stupid to buy another motorcycle a…
Christa’s 2013 Ride- 2013 Top Kart Twister
Christa’s 2013 Ride- 2013 Top Kart Twister By Mike Kojima Karting is perhaps one of the best training aids for racing. Karts are much cheaper to operate than cars and…
DROWsports Grand Axis Two Stroke Powered Ruckus
DROWsports Grand Axis Two Stroke Powered Ruckus By Mike Kojima The Honda Ruckus is a small 50cc scooter that has for some reason become the darling of the modified car…
Honda Releases New 2012 Integra!
Honda Releases New 2012 Rear Wheel Drive Integra! MotoIQ Staff Report Honda has stunned the world with the sudden unexpected release of a new 2012 Integra for Europe, marking…
100 MPG Madness: Project Aprilia RS50
100 MPG Madness: Project Aprilia RS50 By Mike Kojima In these days of ever increasing fuel prices, MotoIQ's penchant for quirky small bore two wheel projects strikes again. MotoIQ was conceived…
Project CRG Go Kart: From Basket Case to Bitchin
Project CRG Go Kart: From Basket Case to Bitchin By Mike Kojima Lately the MotoIQ staff has been Karting a lot to get our speed fix for few bucks. Running…
100 MPG Madness, Project Aprilia SR50 Part 5- More Power!
100 MPG Madness, Project Aprilia SR50 Part 5- More Power! By Mike Kojima In order to honor the tragic passing of the owner of Segway, James Heselden in a freak…
Go Karts and Karting: Cheap Track Day Alternative
Go Karts and Karting, Cheap Track Day Alternative By Mike Kojima What do guys like Billy Johnson, Dai Yoshihara, Joon Maeng, Tyler McQuarrie and other Pro Drivers do to keep…
100 MPG Madness, Project Aprilia SR50- Brakes, Bling and Suspension
100 MPG Madness, Project Aprilia SR50- Brakes, Bling and Suspension By Mike Kojima In the last edition of Project Aprillia SR50, we had upgraded our little 50cc high tech…
Ducati Expands Monster Family with 796 and Monster Art Body
Ducati Expands the Monster Family with the New 796 and the Monster Art Body Kits Ducati’s newest Monster arrives with ten additional color selections MotoIQ Staff Report Cupertino, Calif.…
Project Honda Ruckus Part 7: Building the Engine
Project Honda Ruckus Part 7: Building the Engine By Jeff Naeyaert In our efforts to build the ultimate Honda GET 50cc engine for our Honda Ruckus, we have learned a…
Project Aprilia SR50: 100 MPG Madness Part 2, Engine Internals
Project Aprilia SR50: 100 MPG Madness Part 2, Engine Internals By Mike Kojima In our last edition of Project SR50, we had reached the limits of simple bolt on…
Project Honda Ruckus Part 6: The Final Option, Tuning the Transmission
Project Honda Ruckus Part 6: The Final Option, Tuning the Transmission By Jeff Naeyaert In our last installment ofProject Ruckus we got our super motor tuned and running well, however…
Project Aprilia SR50: 100 mpg Madness Part 1, Basic Bolt on Stuff
Project Aprilia SR50: 100 mpg Madness Part 1, Basic Bolt on Stuff By Mike Kojima A few years back, if you rode a scooter, most people would immediately write…