The 1940s was a particularly turbulent decade in world history, dominated by the Second World War causing widespread destruction all...
This article is not a review of motorcycle gear. It contains only two motorcycle pictures. It’s not about what some...
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,...
To ATGATT or Not to ATGATT? Do you wear All The Gear All The Time (ATGATT)? As motorcyclists, we are...
The motorcycling community is made up of millions of riders worldwide. And this community has been built on the foundation...
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...
Ryan F9 has become a YouTube sensation thanks to his wit, no-nonsense on-camera presence, and entertaining video montages. I appreciate...
Perhaps the greatest compliment a rider can receive is that of a passenger wanting to ride with you. Not only...
For the Speed Demon: Kawasaki Ninja H2 Features: Supercharged engine, top speed of over 200 mph, and cutting-edge technology. Why: Perfect for thrill-seekers who crave unmatched speed and performance in a motorcycle. Okay speed racers. If going a million miles an hour is your ultimate thrill, then the Ninja H2...
I’m sure it’s no surprise to hear one of my favorite things to do is to see and test new...
Despite how the past couple of years have gone in the world, 2022 is shaping up to be a very...
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...
Tell us honestly, what’s the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of Finland? For hockey fans,...
I recently saw a Japanese car customiser that had taken a Ferrari F40 and “stanced” it like you would with...
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...
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....
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...
Image by Machines That Dream Back in the Noughties, when cafe racers were all the rage and the global custom...
I still remember when the original “John Wick” (2014) hit the screen. It was almost Halloween, Ninja Turtles had won...
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...
Making Way for a New Generation of Riders There is no doubt that Can-Am’s on-road fleet is designed to overcome...
There’s always a lot of talk among riders about helmet safety, and it is inevitable in those conversations that Snell...
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...
In every interview, there are topics that are easy to discuss and topics that don’t come as easily to the...
When I started getting into the Powersports industry, I was floored by the number of brands doing innovative things in...
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...
We entered the 8th annual Women’s Motorcycle Show passing by a parking lot packed with a sea of motorcycles, and...
I recently wrote a review of the Bell SRT Modular helmet that was, in my eyes, pretty standard wBW quality...
Ever heard of a “cool down lap?” It’s the circuit you do of a racetrack on your bike between trying to set your best time and pulling back into the pits. Usually there’s still other bikes on track, so you can’t just crawl around the track at walking speed. You’ve...
When the Victory story came to an end in 2017, the brand left behind a legacy. Or rather, the departure...
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. 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,...
You really can’t call your company Combat Motors and not have some inspiration from militaries past and present. Therefore, on...
I feel a bit self-conscious as I park my Toyota Corolla in the yard outside Grant Vlahovic’s workshop. I’d originally...
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...
Easy Rider. Motorcycle Diaries. World’s Fastest Indian. These same old, same old movies always seem to be included in top...
On June 11th this year I will set out from Dawson City, Yukon on a 1000 mile motorcycle adventure. There...
The Snell Foundation is a non-profit organization that creates standards for helmets for vehicular activities including motorcycling. My colleagues Jim and Cameron went to the Snell Foundation’s headquarters last year to see exactly how the professionals there do their testing and create the standards that have a major impact on...
The past two years have seen something happen in the motorcycle market that hasn’t happened for a while: motorcycle sales...