?The bolt of lightning is a traditional symbol of sudden illumination and the destruction of ignorance? Permission to Torque is a community-driven organisation within the automotive sector that has been created simply to show people... -

Motorcycle historian Paul d’Orléans takes a deep dive into the uneasy but essentially productive relationship between the modern-day custom scene and design teams at the major manufacturers. In the ancient days of the 1990s, custom motorcycles... -

If you haven’t succumbed to the charms of smaller motorcycles by now, it’s probably because you haven’t ridden one yet. That’s the opinion of Tom Gilroy, founder of Purpose Built Moto in Queensland, Australia. And judging by the work his... -

Only 100 of these Hypermotards, inspired by graffiti livery, will be for sale. And only in the US. Begin press release: For 2022 the Hypermotard RVE will return to North America for a limited production second generation version, which is... -

Wouldn?t it be great if you had an electric motorbike that didn?t take an hour and a half to recharge" No" Ok not everyone wants an electric bike. In fact plenty of you absolutely detest the idea of it. But for those of you that are a... -

A highly capable adventure touring boot from TCX. Begin press release: TCX (tcxboots.com), as part of the world leader in protective wear Dainese Group, introduces their newest and most capable adventure touring boot, the Infinity 3. Built for... -

It?s just been revealed that the two-time BSB champion Josh Brookes will ride the Ducati Panigale, originally earmarked for Michael Dunlop, at the North West 200 in a few weeks? time. When Michael Dunlop dramatically announced that he... -

We all know about hybrid cars, with petrol engines and electric motors sharing powertrain duties. And Kawasaki is promising hybrid motorcycles in its showrooms by 2025. But the Japanese giant has been beaten to the punch by a couple of blokes in... -

Not content with having one of the most comprehensive off-road motorcycle line-ups going, GASGAS, just last night, announced that they?re releasing a pair of actual road bikes? well, sort of. Say hello to the GASGAS SM 700 and ES... -

The 2021 BMW R 18 Classic’s Big Boxer engine has a loping rhythm and produces plenty of low-end torque. Photos by Kevin Wing. The hills are green! Time to up the saddlebags on the BMW R 18 Classic and hit the road. California has two... -

BRP and the Can-Am team are coming out in full force all over the globe to celebrate the 16th annual International Female Ride Day. Here’s what you can expect. Begin press release: On Saturday, May 7, global powersports leader, BRP, and its... -

With three incredible tour options, the Moto Guzzi Experience ventures across the US with breathtaking routes and iconic destinations. Begin press release: The 2022 calendar for the Moto Guzzi Experiences in the US are now live... -

We all have a friend whose motorcycle is lathered with carbon fiber parts?and although they’ll claim otherwise, we know that it’s more for vanity than performance. But this Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 and its carbon fiber dustin fairing... -

After a ton of wet practice and iffy conditions in qualifying, the Portuguese Grand Prix got underway in reasonably good conditions; it wasn?t as sunny as it?s supposed to be in the Algarve, but it was dry. Thanks to Jack Miller wiping Joan... -

The Swedish brand CAKE releases its cheapest electric bike yet?for kids. Plus news of a CB750 owned by Steve McQueen up for sale, a custom CCM from Goblin Works Garage host Anthony Partridge, and an incredible Weslake-powered classic race bike... -

Last night, at the TT launch event in Ramsey on the Isle of Man, 19-time TT winner Michael Dunlop, sensationally revealed that he would not be racing the PMB Ducati at this year?s TT races. During an on-stage interview with Steve... -

On Saturday, May 7, powersports manufacturer leader BRP and its Can-Am team will proudly take to the streets alongside female riders in more than 50 communities around the world as part of the 16th annual International Female Ride Day... -

How do you wedge a Buell Cyclone engine into a Ducati Pantah frame" According to Tom Simpson of England’s Foundry Motorcycle Workshop, you don’t. Which is exactly why almost everything on this scintillating Buell-powered café racer is scratch... -

Eric Trow and Ron Washabaugh face off on the same clay their grandfathers raced on more than 70 years earlier (below). Contemporary photos by Hal Deily, archival photos courtesy of the author. At a time when American riders were... -