Powersports is often viewed as a male-dominated industry—and indeed, many important contributions to the field have been made by men....
Early Fox Raceway in Pala, California, is still as ice, prepped, and a breathing ground for the need to ride....
Restoring Mini Hondas with Museum-Level Attention to Detail There are the kind of minibikes that I race in the Pullstart Racing League—mashed-together ugly things that remind you of what a punk rock band would look like if it took minibike form—and then there are the little bikes that Tracy Schooler...
Image by Machines That Dream Back in the Noughties, when cafe racers were all the rage and the global custom...
To any and all who advertised adulthood as ‘boring:’ Y’all lied through your teeth – and sapiens like Giraud here...
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...
On June 11th this year I will set out from Dawson City, Yukon on a 1000 mile motorcycle adventure. There...
In the USA, there is no name that defines the open road and freedom more than Harley-Davidson. These are the...
The Winner of the $200,000 Fantasy Garage Contest Is… Firstly, THANK YOU all for participating in this fun contest! The spirit was one of fun and fantasy to be enjoyed by all. I think we accomplished that with help from you, the readers! Read all the submissions at the bottom...
Arch Motorcycle is a luxury American motorcycle manufacturer based in Hawthorne, California. The company was founded in 2011 by actor...
This is a custom-made race bike built by Joe Schmidt. The engine is punched out to 750cc and uses a...
The picture I’ve placed above is an interesting one. For those not in the know, it’s an image from the “MotoGP Lean Angle Experience.” Long story short, it allows regular punters like you and I to experience what it’s like to lean at a purported 64°, just like our collective...
This article is not a review of motorcycle gear. It contains only two motorcycle pictures. It’s not about what some...
The dust has settled and the 2019 story of the annual motorcycle extravaganza known as EICMA has arrived. Home Sweet...
If you’re a child of the ’70s and ’80s like me, your first experience of motorcycle ice racing will probably be a lot like mine. The first time I ever contemplated the idea of motorcycles having bloody great spikes in their tyres was when I saw Roger Moore in the...
It’s all too easy to spend your days surfing the web looking at amazing and priceless old motorcycles with a...
The 1950s was an interesting decade for the motorcycle industry. As countries began to show signs of economic improvement after...
I feel a bit self-conscious as I park my Toyota Corolla in the yard outside Grant Vlahovic’s workshop. I’d originally planned to ride my bike (a Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT) out to meet him here in Langley, about an hour east of Vancouver, but the roads have been icy...
Ryan F9 has become a YouTube sensation thanks to his wit, no-nonsense on-camera presence, and entertaining video montages. I appreciate...
The 1970s and 1980s were a golden age for forced induction engines. Like shoulder pads in suits and mascara on...
When the Victory story came to an end in 2017, the brand left behind a legacy. Or rather, the departure of Victory left a hole in the market that still hasn’t been filled. While many riders may state that the market is already saturated with American-style cruisers, Victory offered something...
It was a hot, seedy day in Southwestern Ontario. I was yoinking my Yamaha R3, Baby Shark, into a sprinter...
For the Speed Demon: Kawasaki Ninja H2 Features: Supercharged engine, top speed of over 200 mph, and cutting-edge technology. Why:...
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...
Ever heard of a “cool down lap?” It’s the circuit you do of a racetrack on your bike between trying...
For the longest time, if you mentioned the name Royal Enfield, the first thing most people thought of was a...
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...
Making Way for a New Generation of Riders There is no doubt that Can-Am’s on-road fleet is designed to overcome...
On July 12th, I had the amazing pleasure of munching words with arguably THE most popular rider in all of...
Back in 2022, ARCH Motorcycle put together a contest with their partner, Öhlins Racing AB – all in the name of sweet rides (and sweeter incentives). Riders were tasked with taking a picture of their bike showing off their Öhlins componentry, with the winner receiving the ultimate ARCH package: A...
There’s always a lot of talk among riders about helmet safety, and it is inevitable in those conversations that Snell...
At first glance, reviewing motorcycles and riding gear for a living may seem like a bit of a dream job....
Are you currently contemplating the purchase of a vehicle? Finding yourself torn between the allure of a car and the thrill of a motorcycle? As someone who is deeply passionate about motorcycles, I will do my best to provide you with my take on the advantages and disadvantages inherent in...
To ATGATT or Not to ATGATT? Do you wear All The Gear All The Time (ATGATT)? As motorcyclists, we are...
Big Things on the Horizon for Damon Motorcycles Sitting at a table in the Damon Motorcycles lab and design center...
Becoming More Official, Sort of When I pulled up to Duke’s Indy Honky Tonk on the south side of Indianapolis on October 27, I saw cones sitting where I usually park. They’d expanded the track. By they, I mean the organizers of the Pullstart Racing League. By track, I mean...
Next time you see some dinky little beginner’s bike, pit bike, pocket bike or el-cheapo Chinese knock-off that makes you...
Perhaps the greatest compliment a rider can receive is that of a passenger wanting to ride with you. Not only...
What is the pursuit of speed but the unparalleled thrust of girth into the void where noise is last and fear is first – where you don’t come to meet your demons but to run with them. Those who willingly throw themselves into this void, we salute them and remember...
Pullstart Racing League’s Inaugural Race The rider to my right leaned toward me and said over the sound of the...









































