A Long Ride for Any Bike The Harley-Davidson LiveWire is a polarizing motorcycle. People seem to either love it or...
When I started getting into the Powersports industry, I was floored by the number of brands doing innovative things in...
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...
On April 14, Indian Motorcycles made headlines by announcing a series of customization projects in the works – models based...
The 1970s and 1980s were a golden age for forced induction engines. Like shoulder pads in suits and mascara on...
The motorcycling community is made up of millions of riders worldwide. And this community has been built on the foundation of past generations – like most sports, groups, or communities. Since 1995, Dave Moss Tuning has had one transparent goal, in fact, it’s clearly stated on his website – “Dave...
It was a hot, seedy day in Southwestern Ontario. I was yoinking my Yamaha R3, Baby Shark, into a sprinter...
Easy Rider. Motorcycle Diaries. World’s Fastest Indian. These same old, same old movies always seem to be included in top...
Perhaps the greatest compliment a rider can receive is that of a passenger wanting to ride with you. Not only are they completely ignoring all the advice their mother gave them as a child, they’re setting aside sound judgment and quite literally putting their life in your hands. If that...
Ryan F9 has become a YouTube sensation thanks to his wit, no-nonsense on-camera presence, and entertaining video montages. I appreciate...
The Winner of the $200,000 Fantasy Garage Contest Is… Firstly, THANK YOU all for participating in this fun contest! The...
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...
To ATGATT or Not to ATGATT? Do you wear All The Gear All The Time (ATGATT)? As motorcyclists, we are...
Among the millions of motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world, there are always a few die-hards that help the growth...
Powersports is often viewed as a male-dominated industry—and indeed, many important contributions to the field have been made by men. But women have been integral to the development of high-speed vehicles and the culture that surrounds them as well, and their contributions are acknowledged far less often. We’re not making...
You really can’t call your company Combat Motors and not have some inspiration from militaries past and present. Therefore, on...
I’m sure it’s no surprise to hear one of my favorite things to do is to see and test new...
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...
There’s no doubt that the motorcycling landscape is changing. Over a relatively short period of time, we’ve seen a bigger...
Arch Motorcycle is a luxury American motorcycle manufacturer based in Hawthorne, California. The company was founded in 2011 by actor...
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...
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...
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...
The Snell Foundation is a non-profit organization that creates standards for helmets for vehicular activities including motorcycling. My colleagues Jim...
While you could argue that all bikers have a little bit of crazy in them, anybody with a decent amount...
We entered the 8th annual Women’s Motorcycle Show passing by a parking lot packed with a sea of motorcycles, and we weren’t even at the event yet. It was an anticipated occasion bringing together a build competition, vendor networking hub, woman entrepreneur showcase, and motorcycle enthusiast carnival celebrating the “She”...
A Unique American Motorcycle Company Confederate Motorcycles is a company that stands out from other motorcycle companies in the world....
This article is not a review of motorcycle gear. It contains only two motorcycle pictures. It’s not about what some...
There’s always a lot of talk among riders about helmet safety, and it is inevitable in those conversations that Snell gets referenced. If you’re speaking to modular helmets specifically, the reference is usually along the lines of “Snell doesn’t test or certify modular helmets”. But that isn’t exactly true. In...
On July 12th, I had the amazing pleasure of munching words with arguably THE most popular rider in all of...
If you’re a child of the ’70s and ’80s like me, your first experience of motorcycle ice racing will probably...
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,...
This is a custom-made race bike built by Joe Schmidt. The engine is punched out to 750cc and uses a...
We love to showcase amazing brands that bring high-quality products to the powersports space. Do you know of a brand...
When I first opened my inbox to find an e-invitation from Royal Enfield, I was both intrigued and impressed; here was a brand willing to cover flights, travel, room, and board so we could get to an event with the following description: “Everything’s bigger in Texas, and our next launch...
The dust has settled and the 2019 story of the annual motorcycle extravaganza known as EICMA has arrived. Home Sweet...
In the USA, there is no name that defines the open road and freedom more than Harley-Davidson. These are the...
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...
Image by Machines That Dream Back in the Noughties, when cafe racers were all the rage and the global custom...