Written by Tim Huber.
By far one of the most significant decades in American automotive history, the 1950s gave rise to some of the most iconic vehic ...
31-07-2019 21:49
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Joe Rocket Reactor 3.0 Jacket.
Mesh" Leather" Why not both" Joe Rocket?s Reactor 3.0 jacket is made from a combination of Free Air mesh and 1.2mm l ...
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Triumph has given its Rocket 3 muscle bike a major makeover, with the new Rocket 3 GT touring cruiser (left) and Rocket 3 R roadster (right) both powe ...
31-07-2019 21:24
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Chris headed to the Triumph factory for an exclusive first look at the new Triumph Rocket 3, John wants to know if it\'ll wheelie! ...
31-07-2019 21:23
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Something about being on the open road all day on a motorcycle unleashes the caveman meat-eating side of me. You" Hmmmm, that inspires some sort of to ...
31-07-2019 21:24
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Tariffs on European motorcycles are the last thing we need. Consider signing the AMA’s petition to oppose these new tariffs.
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30-07-2019 21:26
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Written by Martin Hodgson
For a university student who just wants to build motorcycles, all that time stuck in front of a computer can suck the life ...
30-07-2019 21:56
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New Harley headquarters at Pappy Hoel Campground features LiveWire electric motorcycle demos, custom bike displays and workshops.
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It’s not often that we cross paths with a Penton, much less one that’s been customized. But when we spotted this terrifically reworked Mint 400 a ...
30-07-2019 21:56
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Check out the new KLIM Switchback for a motorcycle pant that meets the demands of the outdoorsman.
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29-07-2019 21:23
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Bohn Body Armor Cool-Air Mesh Armored Shirt and Pants.
As our feature “Level Up!” makes clear, an important part of preparing for a motorcycle ...
29-07-2019 21:23
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Mike LaFountain has been working on vintage motorcycles since he was 17, and he?s a perfectionist. His creations are nut-and-bolt perfect; they attra ...
29-07-2019 21:49
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Ever wondered what it would be like to work in a motorcycle shop" Or just want to learn how to change the oil on your motorcycle but don’t have ...
29-07-2019 21:23
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The Harley Davidson LiveWire has been coming for a long time and we\'ve been discussing it already, and now with tech specs, performance figures and a ...
29-07-2019 21:23
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Our riding apparel serves two major functions: it protects us from abrasion (sliding along the ground) and impact (hitting the ground or other objects ...
29-07-2019 21:23
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The Norton factory never turned out a Commando 750 that looked like this. Colorado Norton Works restores and rebuilds these classic Nortons and turns ...
28-07-2019 21:23
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Let’s all gawp at the latest oddity from Curtiss Motorcycles, and then drool over a fabulous retro kit for the Kawasaki Z900 and a killer Sportster ...
28-07-2019 21:49
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From sweeping floors to the Head of Design and Custom.
Here\'s Charlie Stockwell\'s full story.
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It still chokes me up a little when I remember the excellent time I had touring the Jack Daniels Distillery in Lynchburg last year, a truly iconic sli ...
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This exaggerated static demonstration illustrates the countersteering effect. The rider presses forward on the right end of the handlebar to make the ...
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Technology moves at a relentless place?and the motorcycle industry can’t escape it. Just the other day I was riding an electric motorcycle with a s ...
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Rider magazine cover, July 2019.
You mention in Road Tales (“Ten Million Motorcycle Enthusiasts" Wow!,” July 2019) how complicated the motorcyc ...
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Written by Martin Hodgson
From the moment the first concept was spied at the 2014 EICMA show in Italy, the Husqvarna Vitpilen had the motorcycle worl ...
26-07-2019 21:53
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Can’t decide if that nasty scratch would be best covered by TouchUpDirect’s Pen, or maybe the Brush" Relaxate! Now you can get both in one... ...
26-07-2019 21:26
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Written by Martin Hodgson
When you embark on the journey of building a custom motorcycle half the battle can be in simply picking the base you choose ...
25-07-2019 21:48
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Q: This question is short; I hope the response is longer. When is it time to replace riding boots" – David Fulmer, Punta Gorda, Florida
A: Bo ...
25-07-2019 21:21
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MV Agusta and Chinese manufacturer Loncin have entered a strategic partnership agreement for the development of an all-new family of 350-500cc MV Agus ...
25-07-2019 21:21
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It?s never shouted from the rooftops, but custom builders occasionally get pre-production versions of new bikes before they are revealed to the publi ...
25-07-2019 21:48
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Erik Buell has had his share of ups and downs in the motorcycle business, but say what will, you can\'t say he isn\'t persistent, no matter how often ...
25-07-2019 21:21
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Harley-Davidson?s new LiveWire electric motorcycle is seriously sporty, shockingly fast and whisper-quiet–everything a typical Harley isn?t. And tha ...
25-07-2019 21:21
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While I was away, my inbox never slept and judging by the number of notices coming in for concept, pre-production or in-production electric motorcycle ...
24-07-2019 21:20
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The new Triumph Daytona Moto2 765 Limited Edition will be available March 2020. More information to come on August 23, 2019.
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24-07-2019 21:20
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Don?t miss the action from last month?s X Games Hooligan Qualifier on ABC?s World of X show ? July 28th at 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT.
The X Games Minnea ...
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Illustration of the forthcoming Triumph Daytona Moto2 765 Limited Edition.
Triumph, exclusive engine supplier to the FIM Moto2 World Championship, ...
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Harley-Davidson is still going strong in the world of drag racing.
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Words by Tim Huber.
Since 2016, husband and wife team, Max and Erica Droog have been building custom bikes under the banner of Droog Moto. The Washin ...
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Yamaha’s latest push into the European custom scene has yielded some of the best XSR builds yet. The most recent Yard Built initiative involves nin ...
23-07-2019 21:45
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Husqvarna is carving a niche in the street bike world with its ever growing line of motorcycles. For 2019 it offers something special with its flat tr ...
23-07-2019 21:20
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Words and photos by Jeremy Hammer
?I didn?t know if it was going to be fantastic or a frankenstein,? are the words that rolled out of Jason Ralls mo ...
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In the custom world, Simone Conti marches to the beat of a different drum. He?s not into retro throwbacks, old school vibes or stealthy upgrades. He ...
22-07-2019 21:48
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Rinse, lather, and repeat…
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Muc-Off Snow Foam is the result of extensive in-house research and development by their in-house te ...
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It?s been almost a year since I wrote on The Kneeslider and I needed the time off. The many years of sitting at my desk had taken a toll on everything ...
22-07-2019 21:21
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World Surf League pro surfer Willian Cardoso is learning that whether you?re drifting over the waves or taking on 2 wheels, it?s all about enjoying th ...
22-07-2019 21:21
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Has it really been 30 years since Tom Cruise wowed the crowd with his flying, shagging, and Ninja-riding stylings in the original naval-gazing Top Gun ...
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Number 8 Wire Motorcycles ...
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Japanese custom motorcycle culture can seem like a closed shop to Westerners. Granted, there?s the annual Mooneyes show, and a few builders have cast ...
20-07-2019 21:45
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Written by Martin Hodgson
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb joins the Isle of Man TT as the two most prestigious and legendary time trials in a ...
19-07-2019 21:46
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In total, these 600 motorcycles (300 apiece) sold out in days after a social media pre-order launch. Impressive.
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Long known for its involvement in the world of internal combustion engines, Dell’Orto is branching out into the EV space.
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We’d love to peak behind the curtain at Bolt Motor Co. Shop boss Adrián Campos is also the sporting director for Campos Racing, and Bolt is based o ...
18-07-2019 21:47
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To say the Yamaha XT500 is a legendary bike would be an understatement. More than 40 years later, it is still one of the best thumpers in motorcycle ...
18-07-2019 21:47
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The French and the Italians are ganging up on the international helmet market. Nolan has been around since 1972, and is currently the sole market play ...
18-07-2019 21:21
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Helibars on a BMW K 1600 B.
HeliBars, maker of adjustable handlebars and risers, has developed a new handlebar for the BMW K 1600 B and K 1600 Gran ...
17-07-2019 21:20
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The official statement from Carlin’s mother, Romie Gallardo.
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There is nothing better than riding your motorcycle out into the wild, finding a scenic spot, and plunking down for a night or two. With the ability t ...
17-07-2019 21:20
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We?ve been keeping an eye on Rajputana Customs for a while now, and it looks like we?re not the only ones. The Jaipur City shop has a tidy business i ...
17-07-2019 21:52
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Europe Royale Tour with Adriatic Moto Tours.
Collect some stamps in your passport and enjoy stunning scenery, delicious food and, of course, amazin ...
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Written by Martin Hodgson
Exactly a hundred years ago German architect Walter Gropius founded Staatliches Bauhaus, an art school whose philosophy was ...
16-07-2019 21:48
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Right now, it’s hard to judge Harley-Davidson?s tactics without framing them against the stiff challenges the company is facing. If it’s not tari ...
16-07-2019 21:48
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Brothers who bike together, thrive together. Watch as the Guardado Bros talk Hooligan Racing.
Don\'t miss SMCO and the rest of the #HarleyHooligans a ...
16-07-2019 21:21
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Written by Martin Hodgson
Take a project of any kind, particularly the weekend tinkering approach, and for generations the world over Fathers and Son ...
15-07-2019 21:49
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The limited-edition Ducati Panigale V4 25th Anniversary 916 celebrates the silver anniversary of Ducati’s most iconic motorcycle. (Images courtesy D ...
15-07-2019 21:21
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We\'re rolling out after a wild weekend in NYC! ??
Take a look at some of the highlights from the ABB Formula E NYC E-Prix.
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The 2020 Yamaha YZF-R1M (left) and YZF-R1 (right) benefit from engine refinements, new electronics and suspension upgrades. Photos courtesy Yamaha.
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Missed Shifts, by Jerry Smith.
Missed Shifts ($22) is a collection of stories, essays and articles from veteran motojournalist and longtime Rider c ...
15-07-2019 21:21
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Ducati and BMW raid their archives to create special editions of their most legendary bikes. Plus a Freddie Spencer tribute Honda, and a Harley-David ...
14-07-2019 21:48
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Letting a few LiveWires loose on the ABB Formula E NYC E-Prix track. ?? ...
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Cardo’s new Packtalk Bold features DMC mesh communication technology, Natural Voice Operation and audio by JBL. Photos courtesy Cardo.
Wireless c ...
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For a built-strong shell that offers exceptional cooling and aerodynamics, the Camelot Sun Shield S08 Full-Face ...
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Versatile, adapatible, flexible?whatever you call it, the 2-in-1 Dauntless Convertible Leather Jacket gives yo ...
12-07-2019 21:21
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With Harley?s iconic batwing fairing, cruising was comfortable on the outskirts of the Ocala National Forest near Daytona Beach, Florida. Photos by Br ...
12-07-2019 21:21
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Image courtesy Indian Motorcycle/Veterans Charity Ride.
The 5th annual Veterans Charity Ride (VCR), in partnership with Indian Motorcycle, will fea ...
12-07-2019 21:21
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Indian reaffirmed its support for the Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis. The non-profit Veterans Charity Ride seeks to help vets readjust to civilian l ...
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The Myer J08 Modular Helmet tweaks the face shield slightly to have a round "bubble" silhouette. The resu ...
12-07-2019 21:21
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We all have family heirlooms that have been passed down from generation to generation. Like expensive silverware, bone china plates, antique furnitur ...
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After an incredible seven years, Yamaha?s Yard Built custom program is still firing on all cylinders. In 2012 it kicked off with the Wrenchmonkees? i ...
12-07-2019 21:47
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Motonation’s Fuego riding jeans are an affordable alternative to wearing regular street jeans.
Kevlar-lined riding jeans are a great choice for t ...
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Written by Martin Hodgson
Beijing might be one of the world’s largest and oldest cities, with an ever-expanding motorcycle manufacturing industry, ...
11-07-2019 21:49
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Any custom Yamaha XSR700 we feature is sure to spark discussion about the base bike’s design. The XSR700 draws criticism for its cluttered mechanic ...
11-07-2019 21:49
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Lego and Harley-Davidson have teamed up to release a new kit for building a replica Fat Boy. The latest in what the Danish toy company’s Lego Creato ...
11-07-2019 21:21
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1962 Tohatsu Runpet Sport 50cc. Owner: Cliff Shoening, Bremerton, Washington.
This little charmer was in the first wave of Japanese bikes to enter ...
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A couple of weeks ago, Motorcycle.com received spy photos of a new Panigale V4 on a race track. Based on its livery, Troy Siahaan guessed it may be a ...
11-07-2019 21:21
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Red rocks provide the backdrop for Sedona, the New Age capital of Arizona. Photos by the author.
April in the Southwest means perfect temperatures ...
10-07-2019 21:21
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Our friends from ...
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The Quail Gathering is the motorcycle equivalent of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance: a world-class display of rarified exotica and immaculate ...
10-07-2019 21:49
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Kawasaki doubles down on its presence at the 2019 AIMExpo in Columbus, Ohio.
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BMW has announced a new R nineT /5 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its iconic /5 (“slash five”) series. Images courtesy BMW Motorrad.
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