When I first opened my inbox to find an e-invitation from Royal Enfield, I was both intrigued and impressed; here...
On June 11th this year I will set out from Dawson City, Yukon on a 1000 mile motorcycle adventure. There...
Despite how the past couple of years have gone in the world, 2022 is shaping up to be a very exciting year for both the motorcycles we ride and the protective riding gear we wear. New models from Ducati, Husqvarna, Harley-Davidson, and the Big Four from Japan are arriving at...
Among the millions of motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world, there are always a few die-hards that help the growth...
The picture I’ve placed above is an interesting one. For those not in the know, it’s an image from the...
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...
Easy Rider. Motorcycle Diaries. World’s Fastest Indian. These same old, same old movies always seem to be included in top...
Tell us honestly, what’s the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of Finland? For hockey fans,...
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,...
The 1940s was a particularly turbulent decade in world history, dominated by the Second World War causing widespread destruction all...
The 1950s was an interesting decade for the motorcycle industry. As countries began to show signs of economic improvement after...
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...
The Winner of the $200,000 Fantasy Garage Contest Is… Firstly, THANK YOU all for participating in this fun contest! The...
On July 12th, I had the amazing pleasure of munching words with arguably THE most popular rider in all of...
What’s that old adage about making something more attractive by telling someone they can’t have it? Well, if ever there was a perfect example of that thinking, it’s two-strokes. Deemed redundant by an army of naysayers—including the motorcycle racing fraternity themselves—they were meant to go the way of the dinosaurs....
Unique Vision Squandered by Harley-Davidson Buell Motorcycle Company is best known for its connection with Harley-Davidson. It’s one of the...
Last month’s little ditty on on-road two-stokes was just the start. And while we love us some asphalt action, there’s...
I recently wrote a review of the Bell SRT Modular helmet that was, in my eyes, pretty standard wBW quality and unremarkable. Originally it had been assigned to one of our other reviewers before being passed to me which again seems unimportant. Looking back now a couple of months later...
There’s no doubt that the motorcycling landscape is changing. Over a relatively short period of time, we’ve seen a bigger...
This is a custom-made race bike built by Joe Schmidt. The engine is punched out to 750cc and uses a...
The helmet in the photo above was run over by another motorcycle at high speed during a race. The wearer walked away without sustaining a head injury. Take a moment to let that soak in. I’m often asked by people who know I test riding gear which helmet to buy...
Becoming More Official, Sort of When I pulled up to Duke’s Indy Honky Tonk on the south side of Indianapolis...
To any and all who advertised adulthood as ‘boring:’ Y’all lied through your teeth – and sapiens like Giraud here...
Big Things on the Horizon for Damon Motorcycles Sitting at a table in the Damon Motorcycles lab and design center wearing a snug-fitting sweater Jay Giraud looked 100 percent the tech company CEO that he is. A clay model of the HyperSport sat in the background over his right shoulder...
On April 14, Indian Motorcycles made headlines by announcing a series of customization projects in the works – models based...
The past two years have seen something happen in the motorcycle market that hasn’t happened for a while: motorcycle sales...
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...
I still remember when the original “John Wick” (2014) hit the screen. It was almost Halloween, Ninja Turtles had won...
What is the pursuit of speed but the unparalleled thrust of girth into the void where noise is last and...
When the Victory story came to an end in 2017, the brand left behind a legacy. Or rather, the departure of Victory left a hole in the market that still hasn’t been filled. While many riders may state that the market is already saturated with American-style cruisers, Victory offered something...
We entered the 8th annual Women’s Motorcycle Show passing by a parking lot packed with a sea of motorcycles, and...
A Long Ride for Any Bike The Harley-Davidson LiveWire is a polarizing motorcycle. People seem to either love it or...
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...
Ever heard of a “cool down lap?” It’s the circuit you do of a racetrack on your bike between trying...
To ATGATT or Not to ATGATT? Do you wear All The Gear All The Time (ATGATT)? As motorcyclists, we are...
You really can’t call your company Combat Motors and not have some inspiration from militaries past and present. Therefore, on April 2, 1991, such a company sprung into being in California, and set about both building up the contacts and partners within the motorcycle industry to make their ideas into...
If you’re a child of the ’70s and ’80s like me, your first experience of motorcycle ice racing will probably...
The motorcycling community is made up of millions of riders worldwide. And this community has been built on the foundation...
The dust has settled and the 2019 story of the annual motorcycle extravaganza known as EICMA has arrived. Home Sweet Home I find myself back in snow-covered Alberta, Canada after enduring 12 hours of travel time on the journey home. I’m plopped down in front of my keyboard now, pouring...
There’s always a lot of talk among riders about helmet safety, and it is inevitable in those conversations that Snell...