Powersports enthusiasts know that the exhilarating world of motorcycle racing is where fearless riders and cutting-edge machines come together as...
In 1936, Harley-Davidson bet its future on an engine nobody had asked for. The country was still climbing out of...
Motorcycles are iconic and versatile vehicles loved worldwide. However, in the Western world, they enjoy popularity mainly as vehicles for recreation rather than a means of transport, in stark contrast to the way they are often used in Asia, Latin America, and certain European countries. In many Asian and Latin...
It was touch and go there for a while, but it seems like we’re out the other side and able...
By the early 1990s, Ducati had already proven it could win. Raymond Roche took the World Superbike title in 1990,...
It’s so unfortunate that I’ve developed an attitude that people or corporations will do as little as possible to satisfy a customer. I’m in the Boomer generation and grew up with great service across almost all industries. Either due to my aging soul or the reality of lowering service levels,...
Good ol’ Eddie ‘Dave’ Davenport from the Tulare Raiders on the borrowed Harley with all those smashed beer bottles. It’s...
In the spring of 1969, big motorcycles still ran on drum brakes, kickstarters and a fair amount of faith. British...
Ranking dirt is harder than ranking pavement. A great paved road is a great paved road for everyone, but off-road riding splits by terrain, skill and machine before you ever look at a map. A rider chasing Utah slickrock and a family hauling trail bikes to a private park in...
So you purchased a new bike or you’re an experienced rider that’s looking to make some changes to your ride....
Twisted Road, a ride-sharing community responsible for thousands of motorcycle rentals all over the country has just released a new...
It’s 2011 and I’m on track at Sydney’s Eastern Creek Raceway on my new Suzuki GSX-R. Not a spring chicken any more and painfully aware (pun fully intended) that I needed to experience a properly fast bike before my old man body threw in the towel for good, I’d dropped...
While it sometimes has its ups and downs, the American motorcycle market shines like a golden beacon to the world’s...
There are motorcycles you remember because they were beautiful. Others stick with you because they were fast, or because they...
Between 1958 and 1974, one small factory in the Italian town of Cascina Costa won the premier class of motorcycle Grand Prix racing seventeen years running. No other manufacturer has come close to that streak before or since. Mike Hailwood’s four consecutive 500cc World Championships sat right in the middle...
I’ve literally been around the world with Barry Green on a mixture of two and four wheels. Barry is the...
Motorcycles, since the very first bicycle had a motor strapped to it and driving the rear wheel, have always been...
The Scottish have found it hard to trump their invention of Whisky. Like Fender with their Stratocaster or Apple with their iPhone, once you change the world, it’s bloody hard to do a decent encore. Luckily for the Scotts, they had an engineer called James Watt who just may have...
Nobody agrees on the best motorcycle road in America, which is half the fun of arguing about it. The country...
Over the years, American motorcycle manufacturers have produced some of the most exciting and iconic models in the industry. Few...
**This article was written in collaboration with Road Guardians, an organization dedicated to teaching motorcyclist first aid and accident scene management. While we consulted with experts, every situation is different. In the event of an injury, it is best to contact emergency services and follow their instructions. “No matter what...
I still remember when the original “John Wick” (2014) hit the screen. It was almost Halloween, Ninja Turtles had won...
In December 1956, Soichiro Honda and his sales chief Takeo Fujisawa flew to Europe looking for their next big idea....
Introduction: A Glimpse Into the Solar Revolution Solar-powered motorcycles once represented an ambitious step in the journey toward sustainable transportation. As the world moved toward greener alternatives, a handful of bold innovators explored the potential of combining electric propulsion with solar energy. These projects aimed to address challenges like limited...
The 1970s were dark, dark days for Harley-Davidson. After 60 proud years of making great motorcycles and pretty much inventing...
This article is not a review of motorcycle gear. It contains only two motorcycle pictures. It’s not about what some...
By the end of 1976 you could have thrown a wrench across a Grand Prix paddock and hit an RG500. Suzuki’s two-stroke square four had gone from works prototype to the default premier-class machine in barely two seasons, filling 11 of the top 12 places in the World Championship, and...
There is a factory in Chennai, India, that turns out close to a million motorcycles a year. The bikes rolling...
Progress is a funny thing. Sometimes the best ideas fall in a heap and the things you were so sure...
Motorcycle-style jackets are a staple of men’s fashion, merging rugged functionality with sleek aesthetics. These jackets have become part of the everyday men’s wardrobe, embodying a bold, versatile edge that suits everything from casual to upscale looks. The Jacket Maker stands out with their latest collection of men’s leather jackets,...
When I tell my Sydney mates that travelling around Europe shooting custom motorcycles for a major bike manufacturer is hot,...
Two weeks ago I spent 2 wonderful hours as a guest on The Phil Experience Video Podcast with Phil Spence...
The Suzuki GSX-R750 made an immediate impact when it reached dealerships for the 1985 model year. Before it arrived, building a faster motorcycle usually meant one thing, bolting a bigger engine into a heavier frame and accepting the extra weight as the cost of doing business. Suzuki’s engineers flipped that...