Pullstart Racing League’s Inaugural Race The rider to my right leaned toward me and said over the sound of the...
Powersports is often viewed as a male-dominated industry—and indeed, many important contributions to the field have been made by men....
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...
It’s all too easy to spend your days surfing the web looking at amazing and priceless old motorcycles with a...
If you’re a child of the ’70s and ’80s like me, your first experience of motorcycle ice racing will probably...
A Unique American Motorcycle Company Confederate Motorcycles is a company that stands out from other motorcycle companies in the world. It builds machines in low-volume and for high prices, and it’s motorcycles are unlike any other bikes on the road. Recently, I wrote about a different company—Curtiss Motorcycles—and how the...
Among the millions of motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world, there are always a few die-hards that help the growth...
To a motorcyclist, a motorcycle helmet is an indispensable piece of protective equipment. It protects your head from damage, protects...
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...
The past two years have seen something happen in the motorcycle market that hasn’t happened for a while: motorcycle sales...
The helmet in the photo above was run over by another motorcycle at high speed during a race. The wearer...
The 1970s and 1980s were a golden age for forced induction engines. Like shoulder pads in suits and mascara on men, turbos were the flavor of the decade. And for a while there, it seemed that if there was any way that manufacturers could bolt on a go-faster snail to...
You really can’t call your company Combat Motors and not have some inspiration from militaries past and present. Therefore, on...
Image by Machines That Dream Back in the Noughties, when cafe racers were all the rage and the global custom...
For the past 25 years, I have worn custom-painted helmets. I didn’t seem to like OEM paint jobs, even the ones with graphics. Mike Taylor Designs painted all of my first four in Redwood City. Mike was a talented and creative painter. This is the first one he painted for...
Big Things on the Horizon for Damon Motorcycles Sitting at a table in the Damon Motorcycles lab and design center...
When I first opened my inbox to find an e-invitation from Royal Enfield, I was both intrigued and impressed; here...
I still remember when the original “John Wick” (2014) hit the screen. It was almost Halloween, Ninja Turtles had won first place as everybody’s top costume, and there I was avoiding the festivities because I couldn’t stop memorizing “Fortis Fortuna Aduivat” and drooling over a handful of insane action scenes...
Tell us honestly, what’s the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of Finland? For hockey fans,...
When the Victory story came to an end in 2017, the brand left behind a legacy. Or rather, the departure...
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...
On April 14, Indian Motorcycles made headlines by announcing a series of customization projects in the works – models based...
When I started getting into the Powersports industry, I was floored by the number of brands doing innovative things in...
Back in 2022, ARCH Motorcycle put together a contest with their partner, Öhlins Racing AB – all in the name of sweet rides (and sweeter incentives). Riders were tasked with taking a picture of their bike showing off their Öhlins componentry, with the winner receiving the ultimate ARCH package: A...
It was a hot July summer evening, and this chikita had just finished her beginner’s motorcycle course. I was stoked,...
On July 12th, I had the amazing pleasure of munching words with arguably THE most popular rider in all of...
To any and all who advertised adulthood as ‘boring:’ Y’all lied through your teeth – and sapiens like Giraud here provide proof of my testimony. From professional snowboarding to pioneering new safety tech for EVs, Damon Motors’ CEO Jay Giraud has been cultivating his own flavor of success, hanging up...
A Long Ride for Any Bike The Harley-Davidson LiveWire is a polarizing motorcycle. People seem to either love it or...
Challis, Idaho… Have you heard of it? Maybe it’s just me who hasn’t, I’m not sure. What I know now...
What is the pursuit of speed but the unparalleled thrust of girth into the void where noise is last and fear is first – where you don’t come to meet your demons but to run with them. Those who willingly throw themselves into this void, we salute them and remember...
I’m sure it’s no surprise to hear one of my favorite things to do is to see and test new...
Restoring Mini Hondas with Museum-Level Attention to Detail There are the kind of minibikes that I race in the Pullstart...
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 feel a bit self-conscious as I park my Toyota Corolla in the yard outside Grant Vlahovic’s workshop. I’d originally...
When someone mentions Italian motorcycles, the first image that goes through pretty much everyone’s head is that of a sleek,...
What a blast! Five of us, 15 days, 7 countries and 2,414 miles. It was definitely an adventure!!! Like many other people, our travelling biking adventures had been curtailed to our own country for the past two years (of which we had some great biking adventures) and so this trip,...
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...
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...
In the USA, there is no name that defines the open road and freedom more than Harley-Davidson. These are the...