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 ...
The new black midrise handlebar and blacked-out powertrain on the R 18 Roctane definitely make it stand out from its siblings. In my early days wi ...
The BMW Museum in Munich, Germany, opened its 100 Years of BMW Motorrad exhibit on May 12 in celebration of the company’s centennial. More than ...
Being visible, which includes wearing bright apparel and a light-colored helmet, is an important part of motorcycle safety while commuting. (Photos b ...
Ironwood Custom Motorcycles get frequent requests for their signature R-Series BMW bobbers. But when a regular client rolled in with a unique donor, ...
Ranger Korat Custom ...
Riding in a group, especially in busy urban areas, can be either fun and empowering or stressful and even dangerous. Follow the guidelines in this sto ...
Written by Tim Huber. Building custom bikes means different things to different people. For some it?s a way to make a living, while for others it?s a ...
1961 Matchless G12CS. Owner: Steve Eorio, Paso Robles, California. The 1950s and ?60s were the era of the UBM — Universal British Motorcycle ...
Effective air filtration is critical to your engine?s survival. When it comes to removing debris from the air you can rely on OEM paper (right), oiled ...
Rising water during an isolated storm floods the road and drags gravel, silt and debris onto the roadway. The sun may be shining now, but the dange ...
Pepo Rosell’s work is easy to spot, and we mean that as a compliment. If it looks fast, has a killer livery and just a hint of classic enduranc ...
Written by Martin Hodgson Road rules and regulations can be the bane of a custom bike builder’s existence, the strict confines of the law chipp ...
Rather than producing yet another pair of DOT 50/50 knobbies that wear like soft cheese, Dunlop’s Trailmax Mission tires take an innovative appr ...
The 2020 Indian Challenger is an all-new bagger platform featuring the liquid-cooled PowerPlus 108 V-twin. This is the top-of-the-line Challenger Limi ...
Pricing and a list of features for both versions of the Rocket 3 beast. Begin press release: Triumph Motorcycles are pleased to confirm the price in ...
It’s an evolution not a revolution of Keanu Reeves’ labor of motorcycle love, with over 20 major changes involving more than 150 newly de ...
The S4R has got to be one of Ducati?s greatest hits. The water-cooled Monster used a retuned DOHC 996 engine with eight valves and a stout 113 hp, we ...
Written by Ian Lee. There is an idea in some motorcycle cultures, that having a bigger bike isn?t necessarily better. I can agree with this line of t ...
Kiddo Motors ...
Russell Mecanica ...
We?ve got used to heavy motorcycles. These days, anything around 450 pounds or 200 kilos is regarded as light. And most of the bestselling bikes in t ...
Arai Regent-X in Sensation Yellow Frost Arai Helmets? premium full-face and open-face motorcycle helmets stand out for a lot of reasons. Chief amon ...
Written by Martin Hodgson On any given Sunday you can stroll the pit lanes of any World Championship level racing and be surrounded by the very best ...
Ironwood Custom Motorcycles ...
Ducati has announced its entire 2020 motorcycle lineup, which includes new models such as the Streetfighter V4 and V4 S and the Panigale V2, updates t ...
National Cycle VStream Touring Screen and ZTechnik Stabilizer installed on a 2019 BMW R 1250 GS. When it comes to personalizing one?s adventure/lu ...
There’s a reason we don’t see many BMW K-series customs, and it’s because they’re tough to work with. The K is physically big ...
2020 Kawasaki Z H2. Images courtesy Kawasaki. Hold on tight. Kawasaki has announced it’s bringing its balanced supercharged 998cc inline four ...
Michio Arai, son of company founder Hirotake, and Michio’s son Akihito (on bike), two of the three generations of Arais that have been making pr ...
ScorpionEXO Abrams Riding Shirt. ScorpionEXO?s tough new Abrams riding shirt lives up to its name, with a combination of internal, abrasion-resista ...
The weather was wonderful, the motorcycles beautiful (mostly), the food delicious, and more than 3,000 people came to enjoy the show. Photos by the au ...
You could call it a mongrel, or a parts bin special?but we reckon this unusual Ducati is one of the cleverest and most original builds we?ve seen for ...
Written by Tim Huber. Each year, motorcycle manufacturers are faced with the challenge of building on, and improving the outgoing model year; finding ...
Analog Motorcycles ...
Motopressor Puncture Repair Tool Most tire repair kits are bulky and include several loose parts or tubes of glue that are easily lost, which is wh ...
Honda has announced the colors and pricing of the 2020 Gold Wing family, which will be available in January. In addition to the new colors, some new f ...
2020 Kawasaki W800 in Candy Cardinal Red. Photos courtesy Kawasaki. When the sharp-looking W800 Cafe was announced for the U.S. market for 2019, re ...
Fans of the Honda RC51 and the Honda CBX will want to pay attention to this: Beginning October 23, 2019 the first of two auctions will begin. Get your ...
It’s that time of year again! Looking for a 2020 Honda Gold Wing" Well, here’s when it will be available and what colors you have to ...
Building a custom motorcycle isn’t exactly a walk in the park. But turning customization into a viable full-time business is even harder. So it ...
Written by Tim Huber. As the old saying goes, ?practice makes perfect?, and with more than 30 one-off BMW builds to its name, the UK?s Side Rock Cycl ...
Written by Martin Hodgson The popularity of certain models in the custom bike industry often makes total sense and at other times boggles the mind. E ...
K-Speed ...
MotoQuest maintains a fleet of rental bikes in Long Beach, San Francisco, Portland and Anchorage. MotoQuest is well-known for its guided tours, but ...
During the first few minutes after TJ?s crash, he was woozy and in some pain. Once the adrenaline wore off, his condition became more serious. But wit ...
Indian’s new liquid-cooled PowerPlus 108 V-twin has DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder and makes a claimed 128 lb-ft of torque and 122 horsepower. ...
Rolling Thunder’s seven Ohio chapters and the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio, have announced the Rolling Thunder Oh ...
Alpinestars continues to release limited edition Supertech R Boots. Ahead of the Japanese GP, Astars released its Motegi MotoGP Supertech R. Begin Pr ...
Dainese opens its eighth retail store despite declining brick and mortar sales. Begin Press Release: Dainese Group Announces Grand Opening of Las ...
Not one but two incredible BMW builds, plus a wild Honda dual sport scooter, a rare Egli-Triumph track bike, and a muscular Honda CBX from Tokyo. Buc ...
Big Bike Parts UltraGard Essentials Covers for Honda Gold Wing and Can-Am Spyder. The UltraGard line of motorcycle covers from Big Bike Parts now i ...
Written by Tim Huber. It?s hard not to look back at your first motorcycle with a distinct admiration and nostalgia, no matter how beat-up or prone-to ...
Sol Invictus Motorcycle Co. ...
Tamarit Motorcycles ...
Schuberth C4 Pro Modular Helmet. At first glance, Schuberth?s new C4 Pro seems indistinguishable from its predecessor, the C4 (read the review here ...
Slatin Moto Gear Biker Bag. Carry your stuff securely on and off the bike with this new Biker Bag from Slatin Moto Gear. Measuring about 6 inches w ...
We’re huge fans of the Japanese custom scene. But it’s not just the motorcycles that captivate us: we’re also conscious of how Japa ...
If there?s a style of bike resistant to trends, it?s the classic Honda CB café racer. If you keep it simple, avoid the checkered stripes and the tem ...
Written by Martin Hodgson For the past few years motorcycle manufacturers have embraced custom builders and through various competitions have had the ...
North East Custom ...
National Cycle VStream windscreens for the Honda Africa Twin, available in three sizes (left to right): Sport, Sport/Tour and Touring. National Cyc ...
K-Speed is one of the busiest shops in the business, turning out customs at a head-spinning rate. That?s because they’re also one of Thailand&# ...
InView Wireless Helmet Brake Light Make yourself more visible to drivers behind you with the innovative inView wireless helmet brake light and turn ...
1967 Kawasaki C2TR 120 Road Runner. Owner: Cliff Schoening, Bremerton, Washington. This was a little cutie, and inexpensive, too. Just $430 ($3,200 ...
Alpinestars now gets infused with a little bit of Diesel style. Begin press release: DIESEL is excited to announce a new collaboration with Alpinesta ...
Motorcycles and music, all by the beach. What’s not to love" Begin press release: The Moto Beach Classic in only its third year has rapidl ...
As far as recreational outdoor activities go, motorcycling is high up there. Begin press release: Motorcycling, ATV riding, and side-by-side drivin ...
Mithos now promises delivery within 11 weeks and availability of semi-custom suits. Begin press release: Effective September 1, 2019, Mithos launched ...
Add power and shed weight on your Honda CB300R with this exhaust system from Yoshimura. Begin press release: The 2019-20 Honda CB300R is a naked entr ...
No, it’s not ISIS, it’s iXS, a veteran Swiss gear manufacturer that wants to make inroads in the North American market, and why not" ...
MV Agusta plans to focus its efforts over the next five years on developing the company’s sales and service network while investing in product d ...
Electric motorcycle dealership, Hollywood Electrics is celebrating ten years of business. Begin Press Release: #1 Electric Motorcycle Dealership Ho ...
Start ’em young with the new KTM SX-E 5. Begin Press Release: KTM OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES ITS KTM SX-E 5 JUNIOR E-MODEL The KTM SX-E 5 was showc ...
Dunlop’s popular adventure tire now has sizes to fit some popular new adventure motorcycles. Begin press release: Hot on the heels of the all ...
HJC has introduced a new street helmet to replace the popular CL-17. Begin press release: Calling all street helmet fans! Built to replace the CL-17, ...
Against the advice of various Facebook experts who contend that batteries are worse for the planet than fossil fuel and have the memes to prove it, ma ...
It’s an eclectic pick this week?from a Honda Monkey chopper to a one-off Triumph prototype from the 80s. We’ve also got a subtly tweaked ...
Last weekend, the center of the custom universe was the bustling, sweltering city of Jogjakarta, on the island of Java. It?s the Indonesian home of K ...
Written by Martin Hodgson There can be a simple price to pay when you choose to roll with the pack and conform to what the current culture demands; e ...
Bunker Custom Cycles ...
The Ducati Monster is one of motorcycling’s greatest success stories. Miguel Galluzzi’s brainchild first rolled out of the factory in 199 ...
Written by Tim Huber. Created by Bruce Lee in the mid-to-late 1960s, Jeet Kune Do is a philosophy and form of martial arts that places immense import ...
Titan Motorcycles ...
The Spring 2019 issue of Favorite Rides & Destinations is FREE and ready to view! Favorite Rides & Destinations is the online ...
Joe Rocket Ballistic Touring Boots. Touring boots are often plainer and simpler than sport versions, yet these Joe Rocket Ballistic Touring Boots d ...
Our Editor-in-Chief got the farkling bug, and outfitted his Africa Twin with enough crash protection to cover any unexpected dirt naps, plus hard lugg ...
Some of you may have caught a glimpse of Oil In The Blood at a handful of moto shows earlier this year: it?s a documentary feature film about contemp ...
Written by Martin Hodgson It’s not hard to imagine going to the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show in Austin and coming away inspired to build a custom ...
Kingston ...
Honda’s U.S. operations began in 1959 at a modest storefront on West Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. (Photo courtesy Honda) With j ...
Written by Martin Hodgson In any rapidly changing environment that experiences enormous growth in a short period of time, it’s easy to lose sig ...
The Cabot Trail offers 186 miles of winding roads and exhilarating scenery. Photos by the author. At just 360 miles, you could probably ride t ...
Getting into motorcycles is usually a progression: if you loved riding pushbikes as a kid, you probably wanted a motorcycle as a teenager. But we don ...
2020 Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition. Photos courtesy Kawasaki. It’s no secret that supersports aren’t selling particularly well right n ...
There’s a mystical connection between music and motorcycles that isn’t explored nearly enough. BMW Motorrad recognizes that?and hosts the ...
Lucky Custom ...
Stayed properly hydrated while riding your motorcycle is vitally important. Ideally you’ll avoid dehydration, but if it occurs re-hydrating isn& ...
Should you crimp or solder your connections" A reliable joint can be made with either method if the proper technique is used. Soldering kits are ...
Truly great motorcycle design requires a human touch. That’s why, in a world of digital design and 3D rendering, traditional crafts are still v ...
La Motocicletta ...
The post-War R51/3 is one of the all-time classic motorcycles, and instantly recognizable as a BMW?complete with early boxer engine and ?plunger? rea ...
Written by Martin Hodgson. Tributes can take on many forms, the words offered at a funeral or a photo that lives on the wall. But there are others wh ...
