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 touring bike comparison in which we ride from BBQ joint to BBQ joint… I can almost see it now ?...
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 leather, and it even includes a removable windproof liner for cooler temps. The Reactor 3.0... -
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 powered by a 2,458cc in-line triple. (Photos courtesy Triumph)
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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 vehicle designs ever created. With stylistic elements reflecting the public?s fascination for the... -
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 at the Mama Tried show earlier this year, we had to know more. (Especially since it had what looked... -
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 out of you! Unless of course you’re Marc Vertesi and you cleverly convince your professors that... -
New Harley headquarters at Pappy Hoel Campground features LiveWire electric motorcycle demos, custom bike displays and workshops.
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As the official motorcycle sponsor of the 79th Annual Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally,... -
Our riding apparel serves two major functions: it protects us from abrasion (sliding along the ground) and impact (hitting the ground or other objects), but in order to accomplish both missions it also needs to be constructed with the right... -
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 ride is wearing abrasion-resistant apparel with protective armor covering critical impact areas... -
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 attract crowds (and awards) at premier events like The Quail, and sit next to other supermodels at the... -
Check out the new KLIM Switchback for a motorcycle pant that meets the demands of the outdoorsman.
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NEW FOR KLIM 626 SERIES: THE SWITCHBACK PANT
You hop on your motorcycle to meet some friends for breakfast but you have... -
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 enough garage space at home"
City College of San Francisco has a course for that. The... -
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 scrambler. We’ve also discovered the obscure Honda QA50 KO Minibike and the Royal Enfield... -
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... -
This exaggerated static demonstration illustrates the countersteering effect. The rider presses forward on the right end of the handlebar to make the bike lean right and go right. He presses left to make the bike lean and turn to the... -
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 sophisticated electronics package that even integrates with smartphones.
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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 world talking. It was obvious the bones of the bike were from parent company KTM’s 690, but it was... -
Rider magazine cover, July 2019.
You mention in Road Tales (“Ten Million Motorcycle Enthusiasts" Wow!,” July 2019) how complicated the motorcycle scene has become. After getting out and riding, I on the other hand am more focused on how... -
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. Like a good pizza it sets the foundation and with the availability of all the right... -
