Every rider debates gear. Every bike evolves. Here’s where we break down what works on track, what doesn’t, and the builds and setups that riders trust when the pace comes up.
Photo by Christian Romei There’s a quiet truth you learn pretty fast in the paddock: you don’t need a race bike to ride the track — you just need a bike that’s predictable. We’ve seen riders roll in with bone-stock street machines, zip-tied headlights, and mismatched tires… and have the time of their lives. We’ve […]
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Photo by Karthegan Padmanaban Walking into your first first track day can feel like stepping into a whole new world. Everyone seems dialed in — warmers, stands, tire gauges that look like they belong in a MotoGP pit. Meanwhile, you might be figuring out how to strap your bike into a U-Haul trailer without looking
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Photo: Ohlins.com If you’ve ever walked past the suspension tent and thought, “I don’t even know what to say,” you’re not alone. Every rider starts there. Even though I was a full-time certified motorcycle mechanic at the time — and had ridden everything from street bikes to dirt — stepping into the world of sport
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Photo by TrackDNA Your bike is talking to you. Suspension is how you learn to listen. The biggest leap from street riding to the track isn’t speed or lean angle — it’s feel.How the bike loads the front on the brakes, how it settles mid-corner, how it drives off a turn. Street suspension is built
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Photo by Mitchell Nijman Most riders treat onboard footage like a highlight reel. Something to post. Something to send to friends. Something to replay because the track day was memorable. But here’s what most riders overlook: Your onboard footage is one of the most powerful coaching tools you already own. And here’s why: Even the
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