For city-based commuters, the sight of a smug motorcycle overtaking the grumpy driver caught in the grip of congestion is becoming more common. So, is it time you swapped the clutch for the pedal and the steering wheel for the handlebars and jumped on the biker bandwagon? Here we’ve taken a balanced look at both […]
Even though you have the proper safety gear and are a safe motorcyclist, accidents can still occur. No matter who is at fault, it’s important to know what to do after a motorcycle accident.
Similar to the auto industry, the motorcycle industry has its own technical lingo. Discover what some of these common terms mean, so you can intelligently talk about your bike with a mechanic, or with your biker friends. Apex — The center point of a turn. Anti-Dive system — A front-end suspension part popular in the late 1980s […]
You don’t have to have a motorcycle license to end up on a motorcycle. Of course, you need one to be the rider, but being a passenger on the back doesn’t require a license — which also means it doesn’t come with any training. If a motorcyclist you trust offers to let you go for […]
Motorcycle riders know that the bliss of riding is in the in the sense of freedom and, sometimes, the super-high speeds. But while the buzz is undeniable, you also face substantial dangers whenever you hit the road. The worst that could happen is when another rider or driver’s negligence leads to an accident and you […]
In the past several decades, the Suzuki Intruder has seen several modifications and has made a mark as a brawny, new age cruiser bike from the illustrious Japanese manufacturers. Due to emerging demand for a reasonable cruiser motorcycle with ergonomic design and style, Suzuki has seen a considerable sales growth in the motorcycle market. Enter […]
Many companies revealed their futuristic motorcycle designs at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. Yamaha contributed its own innovation called the MOTOROiD. Hiroyuki Yanagi, president and CEO of Yamaha Motor, demonstrated the bike’s capabilities. Not only did it start and stop by detecting the motion of his hand, but it also balanced on its own without […]
To any bikers out there: Happy National Motorcycle Week! Cheers to the two-wheeled beasts that provide such roaring thrills and a surge of independence. It’s easy for auto drivers to forget that not everyone on the road has the same level of protection that they do while blitzing around town. Every time a biker hits the […]
There’s no need to explain how motorcycles and cars are different, as the answer to that question is very obvious in many regards. However, that doesn’t mean that everyone sees motorcycles the same way, especially if they love their cars. Some might want to have a bike as well as a car, while others might […]
On a tropical island, sometimes the only mode of transportation available is a motorcycle. A lot of tourists and locals alike enjoy the fresh breeze that comes along with riding at full speed. While many find riding a motorcycle to be an exhilarating experience, there are risks to keep in mind. A study made by […]
Honda has been a fest-goer’s best friend as of late, providing virtual reality rides to movie buffs at the Sundance Film Festival and actual rides (plus bandanas!) to music lovers at Austin City Limits. And now, the Japanese automaker is once again providing a special treat to fest-goers, this time with the premiere of the […]
South America is becoming a big player in the automotive world, with several companies having plants there to meet demand for vehicles. The latest brand to start building there is BMW’s motorcycle brand, BMW Motorrad, which is starting production at the BMW Group plant in Manaus, Brazil. The building of BMW motorcycles in Brazil is […]
Fantasy novel plot: Arthur Pendragon, aka King Arthur, described famously in Thomas Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur as well as many older texts, is pulled to modern times, and longing for something to connect to his own age, goes to Stonehenge, where he can’t pay for parking and is turned away. Real world news: Arthur Pendragon, […]
When you think of stereotypical images of motorcyclists, you usually think of burly men clad in leather vests, jeans, and riding chaps rolling down the road, sometimes with a woman on the back of a bike. While the majority of motorcycle riders are men, women are a fast-growing segment of cyclists. Many of them are […]
The night of February 15, 2016, was bittersweet for hip-hop recording artist Kendrick Lamar. On one hand, Lamar won five Grammy awards, but on the other hand, his Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) label mate and frequent collaborator, Jay Rock, was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash. The CEO of TDE, Anthony Tiffith, was the first […]
Your last project probably went something like this: You were assigned to a group of people who didn’t seem all that interested in getting together to work on anything. All of them, of course, were way dumber than you. As deadlines loomed, you became more frantic. Finally, the group convened, and clearly the sum of […]
In the fifth season of AMC’s hit horror drama The Walking Dead, a new motorcycle was revealed for expert “Walker” tracker Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus). This rustic machine may be rough around the edges but has quickly become a memorable part of the series. Fitting for the post-apocalyptic world across which it travels, Daryl’s bike is […]
There’s nothing better than rolling out on the open road on your motorcycle—so why not make sure your motorcycle lasts as long as possible? To ensure your bike is in the best condition possible throughout its life, make sure you follow these six motorcycle maintenance tips! Keep your tires properly inflated. When you set off […]
