I recently had the opportunity to throw a leg over a 1996 Yamaha TW200. Or was It a 2008" Or a 1988" Who cares, they?re all the same bike. For 35 yea ...
IOM TT racing comes with some inherent risks, and we all know what they are. Unfortunately, those ?inherent? risks are one of the things that make ...
A Honda CX500 headlines this week, resplendent in classic John Player Special colors. We also cover a 1957 Indian Trailblazer, a Magni MV Agusta, a S ...
When a bike (or two) is so good, maybe Bold New Graphics are all it really needs. Begin press release: The post ...
Written by Ian Lee. The big single. The thumper. No matter how you refer to it, the large displacement single cylinder motor has been putting smiles ...
Shinko’s 700 series dual-sport tires are suitable for light or heavier dual-sport and ADV machines. When it comes to dual-sport tires, there? ...
It’s almost time for Fuel Bespoke Motorcycles to kick off their eighth annual Scram Africa expedition. It’s a 4,000 km dirt tour that hap ...
Riding motorcycles makes me grin from ear to ear. I?m sitting here recovering from a motorcycle accident I had a few days ago. After a few broken bon ...
Each week, we scour the internet to bring you the juiciest five motorcycles that we haven’t already featured. Today we’ve got a Yamaha SR ...
Kaffeemaschine is one of the big success stories in the European custom world. Founder Axel Budde specializes in high-end Moto Guzzi cafe racers, wit ...
Stile Italiano ...
Thrive Motorcycle ...
Written by Martin Hodgson Over recent decades Ducati has sat near the top of the Superbike pack, with the new Panigale V4R now the absolute benchmark ...
Longhaulpaul (Paul Pelland) ran his 2018 Yamaha Star Venture on a dyno for 24 hours to raise funds for an MS charity and set his third world record. ...
1968 Honda CL350 Scrambler. Owner: Jack Wagner, Grover Beach, California. Honda motorcycles opened for business in the American market in 1959, whe ...
Skyler Howes shows that he’s up to the challenge with a win in Northern Africa. Begin Press Release: Rookie Skyler Howes Wins the Morocco Des ...
If you’re on the fence about a new ‘priller, the Aprilia Open House Promotion might be enough to tip ya over the edge. Begin Press Relea ...
Triumph are great at recalling the past via the design of their modern day classics. But there’s one element Hinckley hasn’t brought back ...
Rider magazine traveled to Morocco to test the new KTM 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R. (Photo by Sebas Romero) KTM’s all-new 2019 790 Adve ...
Shoei GT-Air II Helmet. The successor to Shoei?s GT Air touring helmet, the GT Air II, features updates and advancements that make it better than e ...
The new Royal Enfield twins are a godsend for custom builders. By modern standards, they are simple on both the mechanical and electrical fronts: you ...
Written by Martin Hodgson The old saying ‘Think globally, act locally’ often has us in the custom motorcycle scene looking around the glo ...
Most people go to the Greek Isles for sun-drenched beaches and blue skies, but we were there to try Continental’s new TrailAttack 3 tires, and C ...
Improving slow-speed stability can be fun. No, really. This ?slow race? broke out after lunch with fellow riders and was just for fun. But it?s act ...
Muc-Off offers cleaning and protecting products for your motorcycle including dry chain lube and motorcycle cleaner. A clean bike is a happy bike. ...
Cutting up an MV Agusta F4 Senna is a gutsy move. The F4 is a surefire future classic, and the Senna version’s carbon bits, and upgraded suspen ...
Hookie Co. ...
The TCX Baja Gore-Tex adventure touring boots are comfortable and protective. You can?t fake it when it comes to evaluating adventure boots. Meant ...
Our friends at the Road Warrior Foundation are set to kick off their first annual Warrior Tribute Rally this coming May. Begin Press Release: Fir ...
KLIM has introduced new colorways for its popular XC, Mojave, and Dakar off-road gear while also releasing details about its racer support program. ...
Inspiration can come at any time. But when you?re thinking of building a Super Hooligan flat tracker, there?s probably no better place to be than at ...
MotoRelic ...
Warm & Safe heated apparel is available for men and women. In 1993, Warm & Safe founder Mike Coan developed the first rheostat-like Heat-tr ...
A stiffer chassis and larger 15-inch front wheel increase the Burgman 400?s stability at freeway speeds. Photo by Julia Lapalme. Odometer: 619 mile ...
An incredible Norton sidecar racer from Australia, a tribute to NCR co-founder Rino Caracchi from Italy, and a chunky go-anywhere BMW R100GS from the ...
D3O LP2 Pro armor is available in shoulder, knee, hip and elbow shapes. UK-based armor specialist D3O has released its latest in motorcycle rider p ...
Despite being steeped in the custom scene, Harley-Davidson doesn?t often donate bikes to custom builders. So this Sportster Iron 1200 from Prism Supp ...
Words by Justin Benson | Photography by Speedy Donahue Sometimes we revive old motorcycles, and sometimes they revive us. Every April for the last 6 ...
CyclePump Expedition tire pump. Rugged, dependable and built for expedition conditions, the CyclePump Expedition ($115-130) fills your tire in two ...
2012 Harley-Davidson FXDF Fat Bob. The time comes to us all when age and experience send us looking for a change, something less hard-edged and mor ...
The Spring 2019 issue of Favorite Rides & Destinations is FREE and ready to view! Favorite Rides & Destinations is an online motorcycle ...
Vigil was originally going to race the Baja 1000 with the Scrambler 1200, but a training injury forced him to withdraw. Fully healed, now he’s r ...
The 8-city tour will launch across the U.S. and Canada from May through June. Begin press release: Royal Enfield, the leader in the global middleweig ...
His dad is a motorcycle-obsessed pilot who also rebuilds airplanes?so Jake spent countless hours helping out in the hangar as a kid. He built his fir ...
CruzTools RoadTech H3 toolkit for Harley-Davidson. If you want the most comprehensive toolkit for your Harley-Davidson, look no further than the Cr ...
Setting up camp in New York?s Catskill Mountains with some showers in the forecast, so the tent rain fly goes on before hitting the sack. Photo by Ken ...
KTM has built a dedicated space to honor and showcase its extensive history, with a nod toward the future. Begin press release: Four weeks before the ...
It’s been almost nine years since we featured the Rough Crafts ‘Iron Guerrilla‘?a murdered-out Harley-Davidson Sportster that flung ...
Written by Martin Hodgson | Photography by Niall Porter When you reside within the custom motorcycle world and new people wish to join the fray, th ...
A solo rider flying the twisties of the Hawks Nest high above the Delaware River. Photos by the author. When I head out for an overnight adventure, ...
Words by Scott Hopkin | Photography by Ian Davidson The dust has settled for another year on the third Machine Show based in Braidwood, NSW, Australi ...
Revival Cycles unveiled The Revival Birdcage at the Handbuilt Show in Austin, Texas, last Thursday, April 11. The custom bike was built around a new p ...
Scorpion’s Trey overpants are designed to be worn over your regular jeans, for protection on the bike and an easy switch to a casual look off th ...
Is this the perfect commuter" The Honda NC750X has a lot going for it: upright, comfortable seating, decent elemental protection, a user-friendly ...
If you’ve been waiting for a chance to try a new Kawasaki, your wait is over. Begin press release: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is excited to ...
If you’re looking to get the maximum performance and adjustability from your 790 Adventure’s suspension, WP Suspension has XPLOR PRO compo ...
Baja Designs will discontinue its dual-sport kits beginning August 1, 2019. Begin Press Release: Baja Designs Phasing Out Dual Sport Kits Baja D ...
Off-road racing legend and industry veteran, Malcolm Smith will be honored at the 2019 Quail Motorcycle Gathering. Begin Press Release: Malcolm S ...
The red, white, and blue edition of the Dragster 800 RR will be available in just 200 units globally. Begin press release: The name ?America? holds ...
Pirelli’s release below doesn’t get into much detail about the differences between the TD and the Supercorsa’s other compounds, but ...
Yoshimura and Steve Caballero join forces to collaborate on a small-bore moto t-shirt. Begin press release: Watch out when legendary, world famous sk ...
A group of artists and motorcycle enthusiasts will kick off “Helmets for India” to promote road safety in India. Begin press release: Aft ...
No matter what you ride, a little extra lighting couldn’t hurt. The release mentions Jeeps and UTVs, but adventure motorcyclists can also benefi ...
Fine, American roadracing has lost a little of the pizzazz it enjoyed there for a while, but the racing itself is as gnarly as it ever was, and the la ...
Wow, sounds like fun: 218 miles along the mighty Mississippi from Lake St. Croix, MN, to Wisconsin, and all over the place. All for a good cause, sinc ...
The Nexx X.Vilitur touring helmet brings with it a host of features to keep you comfortable and protected on the road. Begin Press Release: Ne ...
The 2019 Triumph Speed Twin is being recalled because a coolant hose may be too close to the exhaust system, creating a risk of a leak. The recall aff ...
If you liked your old Angel GT sporty touring tires, you should love the new II.0 version, which Pirelli says are derived from World Superbike interme ...
Indian Motorcycles will be supporting the custom scene in Austin this weekend by sponsoring the 2019 Handbuilt Motorcycle Show. Begin Press Release: ...
The Super Hooligan series has contingency money now" Things are getting serious. Begin press release: As part of its sponsorship of the Roland S ...
The ride of a lifetime, the Dainese Riding Master Class is a school unlike any other. Begin press release: The Riding Master Class in Misano Adriat ...
An updated version of the Captain America graphic, now on the flagship RPHA 11 Pro. Begin press release: If you watched the last Avengers movie, it i ...
A significant reduction in weight and increase in power" That’s a win/win. Begin press release: Since it came on the scene in 2016 the D ...
King Kenny honored with a LE Supertech R boot by Alpinestars. Begin press release: The American MotoGP race weekend at the iconic Circuit of the Amer ...
A cool opportunity for trade school students to showcase their talents. Begin press release: For the first time, local trade school students partnere ...
Are you a designer looking to kickstart your career in the moto industry" A major new competition launched today by Rizoma could be just the leg ...
Written by Martin Hodgson | Photography by Keith Treder When it comes to motorcycles, it turns out that if you ask for ‘just what the doctor ...
Recast Moto ...
We’ve got all shapes and sizes this this week?starting with a slick Triumph Bonneville kit, and finishing off with the cutest electric cafe rac ...
Words by Justin Benson. Revival Cycles? latest build; ?The Birdcage?, at first glance – looks to be the work of a madman. Showcasing BMW?s newe ...
Kaspeed Custom Motorcycles ...
Revival shop boss, Alan Stulberg, picks up the story: ?BMW came to us months ago and presented us with an engine, gearbox and rear differential drive ...
The 2019 BMW F 850 GS may have more power, greater ground clearance and tons of electronic whiz-bangs, but is it really worth the upgrade from the ori ...
Sena Momentum Helmet in glossy white. There?s nothing like a long, leisurely scenic motorcycle ride. Blue skies, warm air, engine rumbling between ...
One of the most genre-smashing motorcycles of all time is the 1929 Majestic. It looked like nothing else on earth?a streamlined Art Deco torpedo, wit ...
Woidwerk ...
Arai RAM-X in Aluminum Silver. Image courtesy Arai. The RAM-X is a new premium open-face touring helmet from Arai, which means no corners were cut ...
The 2020 Suzuki Katana is a modern interpretation of the original 1981 GSX1100S Katana, with edgier lines and built on the GSX-S1000 platform. (Photog ...
Walzwerk Racing ...
It took a while to overcome my instincts and APF (acute pucker factor) before I could pitch the 2019 Yamaha Niken GT into wet corners at dry-road spee ...
The battle between form and function rages on a daily basis in the custom scene. As much as we hate to admit it, some customs are destined to spend t ...
The Harley-Davidson XR750 is probably the most beautiful bike Harley has ever made. Which is ironic, because it was designed to get dirty, and gettin ...
South Garage Motorcycles ...
Electric motorcycles tend to look strangely conventional. Even the oddball $60,000 Curtiss Zeus has a ?tank? and a seat where you?d expect them to be ...
This is a story older than time. A common predicament many of us have been in. You buy a donor bike with all the right intentions to build one of the ...
Fabtech Creations ...
We’re going from the sublime to the ridiculous this week, kicking off with a stunning Triton from Italy. We’ve also got a new XR1 from Bo ...
For riders of a sporting persuasion, the first-generation Street Triple is close to the ideal motorcycle. It?s light and handles beautifully, and the ...
Written by Martin Hodgson As closely related as they are the custom worlds of two and four wheels rarely meet, having developed entirely distinctive ...
Federal Moto ...
Golfers might disagree, but one has to admit that the Quail Lodge & Golf Club’s driving range makes a dandy venue for a motorcycle show, wit ...