As Americans celebrated Memorial Day, the World Superbike Championship rolled into Utah and Miller Motorsport Park for round 6 of the 2012 season. With the likes of Carlos Checa and Max Biaggi favourites to win around the fast circuit, few expected it to be the Ducati of Jakub Smrz that started on pole in race one.

The Czech rider took his place at the front of the pack ahe...

The 2012 World Superbike season got underway at Phillip Island in Australia last weekend, and the past two champions both laid down early markers to clinch this year’s title. Aprilia’s Max Biaggi won the first race of the new campaign, capitalizing on a mistake by reigning champ Carlos Checa who crashed out while leading.

It was a case of role-reversal in race two as Biaggi...

Almost every rider is aware of the importance of motorcycle leathers when it comes to motorbike accessories.  However, not everyone takes great care of them, and this can render them almost worthless.  Because of this, the experts at Bikestop have come up with a few tips to help you care for your leathers: remember, they might save your life one day!

Always hang your leathe...