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The Evolution of Honda's Africa Twin, From Paris-Dakar Triumphs to Street Legend

Tuesday, January 02, 2024
There was a time when adventure sports bikes did not exist - honestly, there was! As perhaps the most popular current class of bikes - along with naked machines - each manufacturer has their own story. BMW with the R80GS and then the famous Ewan McGregor and Charlie Borman transglobal trek. Yamaha and the venerable XT500 paved (or unpaved) the way for the Tenere. Suzuki with the Dr. Big and Honda with the iconic Africa Twin.

Vetter’s Mystery Ship

Monday, December 18, 2023
There is a long history of short production runs and special motorcycles, and many of these dreams have wrecked on rocky shores when the reality of actual production costs has bitten. One such example is the Mystery Ship project created by influential American designer, Craig Vetter.

R6 - Yamaha's Banzai Baby

Monday, December 18, 2023
Created initially by Kawasaki with the phenomenal Ninja ZX-6R, the Supersport 600 class was once one of the mainstays of sports motorcycling with a machine from every Japanese manufacturer and, arguably, Yamaha at the banzai end of the spectrum with the no-frills and no-compromise YZF-R6.

Connectors and wires, in all shapes and colours!

Friday, November 24, 2023
Using OE connectors and wiring is essential in motorcycle building. Consider colored cables for both aesthetic and practical reasons. Bullet terminal sets are the epitome of seamless integration for dependable connections. OE components provide compatibility, longevity, and a polished appearance, ensuring that your ride is both dependable and visually appealing.

Keep your hands warm this winter!

Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Daytona Heated Grips are the best choice when it comes to winter riding comfort. The best news? they are now available at CMSnl.com for many motorcycle models!

Simplicy Equals Reliability

Wednesday, November 08, 2023
The original classic SOHC Yamaha XT500 made its debut in 1976, marking one of the brand's initial forays into four-stroke motorcycles. At that time, the competition between manufacturers in Europe, the USA and Japan was very much focused on the big displacement superbike. The off-road market had been somewhat forgotten, except for a few two strokes from Europe and Japan.

Big Gixxer

Wednesday, November 08, 2023
In 1985, Suzuki changed the face of the street bike world with the introduction of the GSX-R750. This racing-inspired street bike featured numerous unique racing features such as an aluminium alloy frame, air-and-oil cooled engine with flat slide carbs and twin discs with 4-pot callipers.

Z and KR - When Air Met Water

Sunday, September 10, 2023
1977 was an interesting year for Kawasaki. The big Z family was now 1015cc and the new 652cc Z650 was ready to wow the press and public with performance only just short of the litre machines and with more responsive handling.

The Fireblade Got Elbowed Out

Thursday, August 31, 2023
Believe it or not, we can actually thank Honda for the groundbreaking Yamaha R1 Superbike. Although the "Thunder Ace" gave more power than the Fireblade, the short compact dimensions of the Honda were far superior over the larger Yamaha in the handling stakes…

Unleash the Power of History: CMSnl's New Honda Exhaust Systems for CBX1000 and CB400F

Wednesday, August 30, 2023
There's a unique charm in vintage motorcycles that transcends the realms of time. Honda, a name synonymous with innovation and performance, has a storied history of crafting two iconic models - the CBX1000 and the CB400F.