This is a custom-made race bike built by Joe Schmidt. The engine is punched out to 750cc and uses a...
I feel a bit self-conscious as I park my Toyota Corolla in the yard outside Grant Vlahovic’s workshop. I’d originally...
To any and all who advertised adulthood as ‘boring:’ Y’all lied through your teeth – and sapiens like Giraud here provide proof of my testimony. From professional snowboarding to pioneering new safety tech for EVs, Damon Motors’ CEO Jay Giraud has been cultivating his own flavor of success, hanging up...
Next time you see some dinky little beginner’s bike, pit bike, pocket bike or el-cheapo Chinese knock-off that makes you...
What’s that old adage about making something more attractive by telling someone they can’t have it? Well, if ever there...
Last month’s little ditty on on-road two-stokes was just the start. And while we love us some asphalt action, there’s no doubting that two-strokes rock just as hard off-road as they do on. These manufacturers’ persistence in making their dirt-bound ring-a-ding-dingers long after giving up on their on-road models should...
Easy Rider. Motorcycle Diaries. World’s Fastest Indian. These same old, same old movies always seem to be included in top...
The picture I’ve placed above is an interesting one. For those not in the know, it’s an image from the...
When I started getting into the Powersports industry, I was floored by the number of brands doing innovative things in an attempt to make the biking community a better, safer place. From the simplicities of a new 20-point inspection in a budding bike rental company, to the continued advancements (read:...
If you’re a child of the ’70s and ’80s like me, your first experience of motorcycle ice racing will probably...
Tell us honestly, what’s the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of Finland? For hockey fans,...
For the longest time, if you mentioned the name Royal Enfield, the first thing most people thought of was a cheap, not-well-made motorcycle out of India that was a pale shadow of the original Royal Enfield company from the UK. More properly known as Royal Enfield Motors, the India branch...
Despite how the past couple of years have gone in the world, 2022 is shaping up to be a very...
On July 12th, I had the amazing pleasure of munching words with arguably THE most popular rider in all of...
It’s all too easy to spend your days surfing the web looking at amazing and priceless old motorcycles with a “coulda, shoulda, woulda” attitude. Yes, that Brough Superior SS100 is now worth a gazillion dollars and you can’t afford it. But you know what? There was a time when they...
What a blast! Five of us, 15 days, 7 countries and 2,414 miles. It was definitely an adventure!!! Like many...
The past two years have seen something happen in the motorcycle market that hasn’t happened for a while: motorcycle sales...
When someone mentions Italian motorcycles, the first image that goes through pretty much everyone’s head is that of a sleek, powerful supersport carving corners like a scalpel. If you ask the scooter crowd about Italian bikes, you’ll get your ear gnawed off about Piaggio and Vespa. These are two extreme...
While you could argue that all bikers have a little bit of crazy in them, anybody with a decent amount...
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 men, turbos were the flavor of the decade. And for a while there, it seemed that if there was any way that manufacturers could bolt on a go-faster snail to...
Ryan F9 has become a YouTube sensation thanks to his wit, no-nonsense on-camera presence, and entertaining video montages. I appreciate...
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 wearing a snug-fitting sweater Jay Giraud looked 100 percent the tech company CEO that he is. A clay model of the HyperSport sat in the background over his right shoulder...
On April 14, Indian Motorcycles made headlines by announcing a series of customization projects in the works – models based...
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 April 2, 1991, such a company sprung into being in California, and set about both building up the contacts and partners within the motorcycle industry to make their ideas into...
It was a hot July summer evening, and this chikita had just finished her beginner’s motorcycle course. I was stoked,...
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 of the moto community. These individuals do so by hosting track days, opening up motorcycle shops, teaching new riders, and hosting events for anybody interested in becoming a better rider...
As we reported earlier this month, Road Guardians is auctioning off the Harley-Davidson New Glory Flag Bike, with the entries...
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 the devastation of World War II, motorcycle manufacturers could begin to innovate in new directions. While affordable mobility was still an important part of a motorcycle’s design, the humble motorcycle...
There’s no doubt that the motorcycling landscape is changing. Over a relatively short period of time, we’ve seen a bigger...
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 your face from the elements, and helps to keep your concentration fixed on the road. For some motorcyclists, their choice of helmet is even more important than their choice of...
Arch Motorcycle is a luxury American motorcycle manufacturer based in Hawthorne, California. The company was founded in 2011 by actor...
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 traditional barriers to riding. Both the Spyder and the Ryker have created easily accessible opportunities for ridership where none previously existed. When Women Lead Josée Perreault, Senior Vice-President of Can-Am...
A Long Ride for Any Bike The Harley-Davidson LiveWire is a polarizing motorcycle. People seem to either love it or...