We?re all too aware that motorcycle media has a natural tendency to focus on fresh, Gucci machinery that not everyone can afford. It?s an industry filled with rockstars without the money, which is exactly why we’re bringing you the Budget Bike...
The best-of-the-best rising road-racing stars took full advantage of Yamaha’s bLU cRU Masterclass in Latina, Italy where they learned new skills and techniques on and off the track and developed their talent to help fulfill their dreams of one day... -
Kevil\'s Speed ShopYamaha XS650 1979 By Kevil\'s Speed Shop"1979 Yamaha xs650 US import from South Dakota, we built it for display to be used as a movie prop, built in a Cafe Racer rat hod rod patina style."Firestone Style TyresAce barsBrown... -
The Beagle/Starlite’s 75cc engine was a bored-out version of the 50cc single used in the Ariel Pixie.
The Italians had been selling their small bikes in England for several years, and now companies like Honda were looking to expand their markets.... -
Riding two-up on the new Yamaha Star Venture. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Touring on a motorcycle is more fun if there?s someone else along to share the experience. But whether it?s an afternoon ride or a week-long road trip, there?s more to carrying... -
We’re big fans of Pilot Motosport’s gear ? from its race suits down to the textile street gear. So, thanks to this deal, you have the opportunity to become a Pilot fan yourself ? at a 15% discount! Visit the Pilot website and use the code... -
Glenn. H. Curtiss just after setting a speed record for the two-cylinder class. Images courtesy of the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum.
January of 1907 found Glenn H. Curtiss of Hammondsport, New York, a humble, quiet motorcycle and engine manufacturer,... -
Yesterday we had an 80s endurance cafe racer and today it’s rally cars that are setting the scene. But not just any rally car; it’s arguably the rally car. The Lancia Stratos HF with its Ferrari V6. Argentina’s Vida Bandida are,... -
It looks like Kawasaki has hit a home run with its new Z900RS retro standard, and no-one in the press corps has even ridden it yet.
It?s a homage to the mighty inline fours of yore like the Z1 (below) and based on the well-regarded Z900?itself a... -
Here’s a movie idea. A BMW that’s owned by the chief of police gets purchased by a somewhat suspect hemp farmer who uses it for ?deliveries?. It’s then customised by a bunch of Austrian bike freaks and turned into an endurance racer... -
The Japanese put on a show of force at the Tokyo Motor Show. Honda tore the wraps off its new Monkey and ‘Neo’ cafe racer concepts. Yamaha revealed an oddball three-wheeler. Suzuki showed a tasty potential SV650 variant, and Kawasaki set the... -
