We are in a golden age of tires for motorcycles. Let’s get that straight first and foremost. I am so tired of hearing at track events that “….these tires are/were terrible!”. That is not only disrespectful to all the engineers and testers that developed them but also uninformed with a very poor POV/perspective underscored by a [...]
We have a stunning plethora of choices for track tires via manufacturers from Hypersport multi compounds to track day slicks that do not need warmers to race only use tires with various compounds. How do you define what carcass you need for track days or racing in 2026? In contemplating this topic and acquiring perspective, take [...]
With a forecast of 109F/ C for the event, I was not relishing the race weekend. Many others I’m sure had exactly the same thoughts. No matter what, you show up if you want to win Championships and preparation is everything. In this case, hydration would be the priority and I started that on the Wednesday [...]
Qualifying Time: 1.58.617 Best Lap Time: 1.56.332 For this event I would be under the very professional Motorsport Exotica canopy. This was as a teammate to Jason Diaz of Oculus Financial as he has Jerrad and his staff helping him for the full year in 2027 at all Moto America events. Jason has worked very hard [...]
A track is a living breathing thing so when you go back to it, you have to walk it to see what has changed with the asphalt:- tar snake repairs, small or large patches, areas that have been ground down and how the surface has changed over time for “bumps” especially in braking zones. Buttonwillow [...]
Mosscast: What Motorcycle Tire Carcass Are You Riding Premium Video Trailer. To watch the full video please upgrade and Go Premium. Remember, there are no bad motorcycle tires, only misunderstood tires. The tire carcass itself is engineered every bit [...]
Mosscast: Motorcycle Tire Considerations for Street and Track Freemium Video. Enjoy. To view Premium content, please subscribe. Motorcycle Tires have never been better, and there's one for every situation. Dave Moss explains your options.
Mosscast: Tires For The Track Premium Video Trailer. To watch the full video please upgrade and Go Premium. Street tires get flat spots on the top center. Track Tires get flat spots on either side of center. If you're [...]
Random Chats with Dave Moss Premium Video Trailer. To watch the full video please upgrade and Go Premium. When Dave is tuning at the track, a great number of impromptu suspension and tire related conversations occur. Here's a compilation [...]
Freemium Article. Enjoy. To view Premium content, please Subscribe or Login. Thanks to BBJK’s Jesse Koeller, the bike was stripped down to THE bare essentials. Bodywork was put into bubble wrap, other parts put into zip lock bags with labels and I was left with a tank to hold fuel, a seat to put [...]
