For the past 25 years, I have worn custom-painted helmets. I didn’t seem to like OEM paint jobs, even the...
**NOTE TO THE READER: Descriptives of the function of Tesla’s “Autosteer” (and relating issues) have been moved to the bottom...
The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) has just taken its opinions on motorcycle safety and shoved them to the forefront of the National Road Safety Conference (NRSC)’s topic lineup. The argument? That L-category vehicles (2/3/4-wheeled vehicles such as motorcycles, mopeds, quads, and minicars) are being “disregarded” due to the outdated safety...
The Isle of Man TT – The Adrenaline Junkie’s Dream Photo Credit: The Sun UK The Isle of Man TT...
Harley’s Hardwire Strategy is carrying their company into the mother of all about-faces, so we’ve been particularly keen on HD’s...
Powersports enthusiasts know that the exhilarating world of motorcycle racing is where fearless riders and cutting-edge machines come together as a single unit to face off some of the most treacherous and challenging circuits ever designed. These tracks are not for the faint of heart as they push the limits...
Now in its 12th year, France’s Wheels & Waves festival is arguably the world’s premier classic and custom bike event....
For us motorcycle enthusiasts, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of pushing a bikes to the limit on a race...
“Third time’s the charm” was the case last week when I attended RevZilla’s GET ON! Adventure Fest Sturgis! Is it pompous to crow about being an “OG GOAF Sturgis member”? Yep, I was there at the original 2021 GET ON! Sturgis event and after this the 2023 edition I’m a...
Perhaps the greatest compliment a rider can receive is that of a passenger wanting to ride with you. Not only...
Are you currently contemplating the purchase of a vehicle? Finding yourself torn between the allure of a car and the...
Welcome to the Safety Specs Series, a new multi-episode epic pulling accurate, real-life data on today’s at-risk riders. Today’s question comes courtesy of the fantastic research archived by Riders Share motorcycle rentals, and it’s a goodie: How safe is your bike brand? Keep in mind, this is recent data –...
It’s so unfortunate that I’ve developed an attitude that people or corporations will do as little as possible to satisfy...
In 2016 I took my young Aussie family to Disneyland in California. After we’d spent way too much money on...
We take it for granted that 99% of our motorcycles’ headlights are always on, but how did we get here and what’s the history of the motorcycle headlight before we “lost the switch”? Also, what is the difference between hardwired-on headlights and daytime running lights? And what about cars like...
When ChatGPT was launched on November 30th of last year, the concept of publicly-available artificial intelligence (AI) had yet to...
It’s 2011 and I’m on track at Sydney’s Eastern Creek Raceway on my new Suzuki GSX-R. Not a spring chicken...
Progress is a funny thing. Sometimes the best ideas fall in a heap and the things you were so sure would sell like gangbusters flop harder than a storage accident in a pork belly factory. But then along comes something like Tupperware, kombucha, or Justin Bieber and hey friggin’ presto,...
Anyone with even the smallest skerrick of passion for motorcycles will understand the attraction of vintage bikes. Be it their...
This year I gratefully got the opportunity of visiting RevZilla’s GET ON! Fest, aka GOAF, for the first time, and...
I hate talking about motorcycle theft. it’s not a pleasant topic on the best of days, even when there’s enough colorful info to keep the conversation light – but, as always, tech advancement has given us a new gadget that y’all should probably be aware of, so let’s dive in....
Early Fox Raceway in Pala, California, is still as ice, prepped, and a breathing ground for the need to ride....
About Rusty Stitches Company History Rusty Stitches started as an idea in 2013 in Edinburg, the capital of Scotland. Amidst...
This article is not a review of motorcycle gear. It contains only two motorcycle pictures. It’s not about what some may consider a motorcycle story, yet for me, it has EVERYTHING to do with how motorcycles bind us. It embodies the quote I’ve followed for most of my adult life,...
To those that follow the news about new and exciting motorcycle technologies, crashing is often the furthest thing from one’s...
What is the pursuit of speed but the unparalleled thrust of girth into the void where noise is last and...
“Just think how happy you would be if you lost everything you have right now, and then got it back again.” — Frances Rodman In The Beginning Rode the streets where I lived in SoCal and before the helmet laws, I rode sans helmet. Heck, I simply rode in a...
This is a custom-made race bike built by Joe Schmidt. The engine is punched out to 750cc and uses a...
I feel a bit self-conscious as I park my Toyota Corolla in the yard outside Grant Vlahovic’s workshop. I’d originally...
It’s the kind of scenario bikers have nightmares about—you’ve just dropped thousands of dollars on a new Honda or Triumph, but the bike starts to exhibit signs of trouble before you’ve even managed to break it in. Obviously, nobody wants to find themselves in a situation like this, but what...
Motorcycle owners are no different from other enthusiasts when it comes to their beloved bikes. Their attachment to these motorized...
As of 2022, gasoline prices have soared to crazy levels over the past couple of years, which has many people...
Next time you see some dinky little beginner’s bike, pit bike, pocket bike or el-cheapo Chinese knock-off that makes you chuckle thanks to it’s underwhelming features, poor build quality, or just plain lack of a single memorable trait to make it stand out from the crowd, take a moment to...
The inflation being enjoyed by the bike industry proper during unprecedented times has become decidedly more….precedented. And that includes Italy’s...
In a world where most motorcycles are larger, heavier machines, you will sometimes see a fully grown adult rider on...
A cold weather riding jacket and pants, insulated gloves and boots, and a full-face helmet; you’d think this is all you’d need to keep yourself warm while riding. However, if you’ve ever ridden in frigid weather wearing similar levels of gear, we’re sure you’ve realized there is a chink in...
YouTube is a gold mine for videos involving some form of road rage. While it’s sometimes even amusing to see...
The picture I’ve placed above is an interesting one. For those not in the know, it’s an image from the...
Aside from the joy of riding in the open air, motorcycles offer other benefits, such as being affordable, faster, and more efficient means of transport than four-wheeled vehicles. However, the lack of structure and stability makes motorcycles, by their nature, more dangerous than driving a car. Still, with the benefits...
Tell us honestly, what’s the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of Finland? For hockey fans,...