Ryan F9 has become a YouTube sensation thanks to his wit, no-nonsense on-camera presence, and entertaining video montages. I appreciate...
If you’re a child of the ’70s and ’80s like me, your first experience of motorcycle ice racing will probably...
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...
It was a hot, seedy day in Southwestern Ontario. I was yoinking my Yamaha R3, Baby Shark, into a sprinter...
While you could argue that all bikers have a little bit of crazy in them, anybody with a decent amount...
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...
The Snell Foundation is a non-profit organization that creates standards for helmets for vehicular activities including motorcycling. My colleagues Jim...
To any and all who advertised adulthood as ‘boring:’ Y’all lied through your teeth – and sapiens like Giraud here...
On June 11th this year I will set out from Dawson City, Yukon on a 1000 mile motorcycle adventure. There is so much to look forward to seeing and experiencing on this trip. I’ve been meticulously planning it for months now and travelling in this part of the world at...
The 1950s was an interesting decade for the motorcycle industry. As countries began to show signs of economic improvement after...
The 1970s and 1980s were a golden age for forced induction engines. Like shoulder pads in suits and mascara on...
We love to showcase amazing brands that bring high-quality products to the powersports space. Do you know of a brand that deserves some time to shine? Let us know! Summary Accessories that make your motorcycle more comfortable don’t always look great, but Canadian brand Luimoto is out to change that...
I recently wrote a review of the Bell SRT Modular helmet that was, in my eyes, pretty standard wBW quality...
Early Fox Raceway in Pala, California, is still as ice, prepped, and a breathing ground for the need to ride....
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:...
On April 14, Indian Motorcycles made headlines by announcing a series of customization projects in the works – models based...
Becoming More Official, Sort of When I pulled up to Duke’s Indy Honky Tonk on the south side of Indianapolis...
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...
In the USA, there is no name that defines the open road and freedom more than Harley-Davidson. These are the...
For the longest time, if you mentioned the name Royal Enfield, the first thing most people thought of was a...
The helmet in the photo above was run over by another motorcycle at high speed during a race. The wearer walked away without sustaining a head injury. Take a moment to let that soak in. I’m often asked by people who know I test riding gear which helmet to buy...
Unique Vision Squandered by Harley-Davidson Buell Motorcycle Company is best known for its connection with Harley-Davidson. It’s one of the...
For the Speed Demon: Kawasaki Ninja H2 Features: Supercharged engine, top speed of over 200 mph, and cutting-edge technology. Why:...
The past two years have seen something happen in the motorcycle market that hasn’t happened for a while: motorcycle sales went up, instead of continuing down slowly. As well, motorcycle training courses have been fully booked up months in advance, and performance coaching schools that run track days have been...
Big Things on the Horizon for Damon Motorcycles Sitting at a table in the Damon Motorcycles lab and design center...
The 1940s was a particularly turbulent decade in world history, dominated by the Second World War causing widespread destruction all...
Tell us honestly, what’s the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of Finland? For hockey fans, it’s the home nation of some of their favorite hockey players and goaltenders. For music fans, especially metalheads, it is one of “The Big Three” of metal, alongside Germany and...
I recently saw a Japanese car customiser that had taken a Ferrari F40 and “stanced” it like you would with...
Challis, Idaho… Have you heard of it? Maybe it’s just me who hasn’t, I’m not sure. What I know now...
Image by Machines That Dream Back in the Noughties, when cafe racers were all the rage and the global custom scene went through a renaissance of sorts, it was easy to see choppers as a dinosaur-style of bike. Representing the exact opposite of the light, fast and above all European...
I feel a bit self-conscious as I park my Toyota Corolla in the yard outside Grant Vlahovic’s workshop. I’d originally...
There’s no doubt that the motorcycling landscape is changing. Over a relatively short period of time, we’ve seen a bigger...
What’s that old adage about making something more attractive by telling someone they can’t have it? Well, if ever there was a perfect example of that thinking, it’s two-strokes. Deemed redundant by an army of naysayers—including the motorcycle racing fraternity themselves—they were meant to go the way of the dinosaurs....
When I first opened my inbox to find an e-invitation from Royal Enfield, I was both intrigued and impressed; here...
Back in 2022, ARCH Motorcycle put together a contest with their partner, Öhlins Racing AB – all in the name...
At first glance, reviewing motorcycles and riding gear for a living may seem like a bit of a dream job. You can probably imagine an all-expenses-paid trip to some sunny location just for the sake of riding brand new bikes along some exciting stretch of road. Heaven on two wheels,...
Last month’s little ditty on on-road two-stokes was just the start. And while we love us some asphalt action, there’s...
In every interview, there are topics that are easy to discuss and topics that don’t come as easily to the...
On July 12th, I had the amazing pleasure of munching words with arguably THE most popular rider in all of dirt track racing. There I was, phone in hand, prepped to the nines for the interview and all I could think about – apart from the constant white noise of...
Despite how the past couple of years have gone in the world, 2022 is shaping up to be a very...