Motorcycling

Las Vegas Convention Center
A large crowd of motorcycle industry brands, distributors, and dealers gathered at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the annual AIMExpo. Image © American Sport Touring.

AIMExpo Opening Day Highlights

Opening day of the AIMExpo for 2024 was marked with multiple new motorcycle announcements. Here are highlights for Sport touring riders.

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BMW R1200 rear suspension
Sport Touring riders deal with conditions ranging from well paved highways to uncertain forest roads. Properly adjusting rear suspension preload gives them an advantage. Image © American Sport Touring.

How to Adjust Preload for Sport Touring

Learn why adjusting preload before a ride is the easiest way to enhance the performance, handling, and safety of your sport touring motorcycle.

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Suzuki GSX S1000 GT
The Suzuki GSX S1000 GT employs a state-of-the-art ECU to manage engine performance in reaction to inputs from rider and road. Image © American Sport Touring.

What to Know About ECU Flashing

Sport Touring motorcycles, like pure sportbikes, see improved performance after re-flashing the ECU. Here’s what to know before going ahead.

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R12 badge
These distinctive badges above each engine cylinder make it easy to identify a member of the R12 family. Image courtesy of BMW of North America.

BMW Announces 2024 R12 Models

Coming in Q1, the 2024 BMW R12 Heritage Line offering classic cruiser and roadster models built on the reliable boxer engine and shaft drive.

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