At first glance, reviewing motorcycles and riding gear for a living may seem like a bit of a dream job....
The 1970s and 1980s were a golden age for forced induction engines. Like shoulder pads in suits and mascara on...
Ryan F9 has become a YouTube sensation thanks to his wit, no-nonsense on-camera presence, and entertaining video montages. I appreciate the artistry and dialogue in his videos but take issue with inaccuracies in some of them. Contrary to how he presents himself, Ryan isn’t a helmet safety expert. Very few...
Powersports is often viewed as a male-dominated industry—and indeed, many important contributions to the field have been made by men....
Big Things on the Horizon for Damon Motorcycles Sitting at a table in the Damon Motorcycles lab and design center...
On April 14, Indian Motorcycles made headlines by announcing a series of customization projects in the works – models based on the 2022 Indian Chief Dark Horse, to show the incredible versatility of the bike. Three renowned V-twin custom builders were selected and given full rein to create a completely...
The Winner of the $200,000 Fantasy Garage Contest Is… Firstly, THANK YOU all for participating in this fun contest! The...
You really can’t call your company Combat Motors and not have some inspiration from militaries past and present. Therefore, on...
It was a hot July summer evening, and this chikita had just finished her beginner’s motorcycle course. I was stoked, sure…more importantly, I was desperately in need of good gear. I beelined for the nearest local moto dealership, on a mission to find something that fit better than the horror...
The motorcycling community is made up of millions of riders worldwide. And this community has been built on the foundation...
Among the millions of motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world, there are always a few die-hards that help the growth...
As we reported earlier this month, Road Guardians is auctioning off the Harley-Davidson New Glory Flag Bike, with the entries ending next Monday, May 31. We’re happy to report that this deadline has been extended! The official drawing will be on July 4, 2021, in a LIVE broadcast from Choppertown...
In the USA, there is no name that defines the open road and freedom more than Harley-Davidson. These are the...
The 1950s was an interesting decade for the motorcycle industry. As countries began to show signs of economic improvement after...
There’s no doubt that the motorcycling landscape is changing. Over a relatively short period of time, we’ve seen a bigger focus on emissions regulations, the development of affordable electric models, and unexpected new trends. While we know that many governments across the globe have ambitious plans to phase out the...
The 1940s was a particularly turbulent decade in world history, dominated by the Second World War causing widespread destruction all...
To a motorcyclist, a motorcycle helmet is an indispensable piece of protective equipment. It protects your head from damage, protects...
Arch Motorcycle is a luxury American motorcycle manufacturer based in Hawthorne, California. The company was founded in 2011 by actor Keanu Reeves and bike designer Gard Hollinger. Together, the duo and the rest of the team at Arch Motorcycle create exclusive and bespoke machines for discerning customers. Though the company...
When the Victory story came to an end in 2017, the brand left behind a legacy. Or rather, the departure...
Making Way for a New Generation of Riders There is no doubt that Can-Am’s on-road fleet is designed to overcome...
A Long Ride for Any Bike The Harley-Davidson LiveWire is a polarizing motorcycle. People seem to either love it or hate it. No matter how you feel about it, you have to admit that Harley put a lot of time and effort into it. There is a relatively small community...
Unique Vision Squandered by Harley-Davidson Buell Motorcycle Company is best known for its connection with Harley-Davidson. It’s one of the...
The Snell Foundation is a non-profit organization that creates standards for helmets for vehicular activities including motorcycling. My colleagues Jim...
Challis, Idaho… Have you heard of it? Maybe it’s just me who hasn’t, I’m not sure. What I know now is that I can’t wait to go back to visit in 2020 so I can enjoy virtually unlimited, prototypical adventure motorcycle riding trails in the area. At the same time,...
A Unique American Motorcycle Company Confederate Motorcycles is a company that stands out from other motorcycle companies in the world....
The helmet in the photo above was run over by another motorcycle at high speed during a race. The wearer...
The dust has settled and the 2019 story of the annual motorcycle extravaganza known as EICMA has arrived. Home Sweet Home I find myself back in snow-covered Alberta, Canada after enduring 12 hours of travel time on the journey home. I’m plopped down in front of my keyboard now, pouring...
Restoring Mini Hondas with Museum-Level Attention to Detail There are the kind of minibikes that I race in the Pullstart...
Becoming More Official, Sort of When I pulled up to Duke’s Indy Honky Tonk on the south side of Indianapolis...
I’m sure it’s no surprise to hear one of my favorite things to do is to see and test new motorcycle products. I want to give honest and open feedback to the manufacturer and consumer based on my observations and experience. I really love writing for wBW for that reason....
I recently wrote a review of the Bell SRT Modular helmet that was, in my eyes, pretty standard wBW quality...
There’s always a lot of talk among riders about helmet safety, and it is inevitable in those conversations that Snell...
Pullstart Racing League’s Inaugural Race The rider to my right leaned toward me and said over the sound of the engines, “Let’s not kill each other today. Okay?” I nodded. The three of us pulled up a little closer to the starting line of the track outlined in cones behind...
To ATGATT or Not to ATGATT? Do you wear All The Gear All The Time (ATGATT)? As motorcyclists, we are...
On June 11th this year I will set out from Dawson City, Yukon on a 1000 mile motorcycle adventure. There...