We?re surprised it?s taken so long. The ?alt moto? movement has been on fire for at least a decade, but it?s never made the jump onto the big screen.
Oil In The Blood is the first film to catalog the builders, riders and artists who are driving...
Honda has just announced significant updates to its high-performance off-road motorcycle lineup, which includes the 2021 Honda CRF450R, CRF450RWE and CRF450RX models. These motocross and off-road competition motorcycles benefit from engine, chassis,...
Tyler Bereman and 805 Beer head to the Midwest.
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805 BEER EXPANDS DISTRIBUTION INTO KANSAS AND MISSOURI
X-Games Champion Tyler Bereman to Promote the Lauded California Ale at Events in North Kansas City, MO
Paso Robles, CA...
Piaggio USA?s master of ceremonies Shane Pacillo unveiled a pair of special edition Aprilia Misano replicas yesterday ahead of Aprilia?s first sponsored track day of the year, at Buttuonwillow in California. One hundred RSV4 RR Misano Factorys, and...
For 2023, the KTM 890 Adventure gets updated suspension, bodywork, electronics, ergonomics, and more. (Photos by Francesc Montero & Sebas Romero)
To stay current with the latest technology and ahead of the competition, KTM has been on a...
We’re feeling both retro and futuristic this week, so we’ve rounded up bikes that cover the full spectrum. Leading the charge is Verge’s new Mika Häkkinen edition electric bike, followed by the new Fantic Caballero 700 scrambler. We then...
If you’ve been yearning for a chance to try an Aprilia in anger on the racetrack, don’t miss one of these days.Â
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Dainese and Pirelli.
Hosted at eight of the most storied North American circuits in motorsport, Aprilia...
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 with Rider, the BMW R 18 caught my eye. I had never ridden a BMW, and as a cruiser guy it was...
The Rogue in Storm Blue is a beguiling mix of darkness and color with a few flashes of brightwork. Photos by Barry Hathaway.
The Rogue is latest version of the Indian Scout platform, delivering a club-style bike to the cruiser party, and the...
Motorcycles have come a long way in the last half century, but for some folks, the allure of old machines is too hard to resist. The owner of this early 70s BMW R60/5, Wolfgang, has a much newer R1200GS parked in his garage. But when it was time...
We all know that the cafe racer originated in Britain?but these days, the bikes themselves are just as likely to be Japanese. And one of the best Japanese cafe racers we?ve seen lately comes from?Poland.
This fine example of cross-pollination...
2020 Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition. Photos courtesy Kawasaki.
It’s no secret that supersports aren’t selling particularly well right now, at least here in the States. What are selling well, however, are bikes like the Ninja 650, which...
The organisers of the Oliver?s Mount road races have just made the announcement that the Spring Cup will not go ahead in 2022. And in a rare twist, for these times, it?s not down to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
No, rather than...
Written by Martin Hodgson.
The theory of Six Degrees of Separation supposes that everyone is six or fewer steps away from any other person in the world. In the motorcycle industry, it is fair to say the same is true of every model ever...
One of the most genre-smashing motorcycles of all time is the 1929 Majestic. It looked like nothing else on earth?a streamlined Art Deco torpedo, with hub-centered steering and sliding pillar suspension.
Ninety years later, the French masterpiece...
A purpose build asphalt oval track will host a number of races including the 2021 Super Hooligan National Championship final.
The Moto Beach Classic returns to Bolsa Chica on Saturday, October 23rd. Entry is free for a full day of motorcycle...
Rev’It Discovery Outdry boots.
Adventure touring boots have a serious job to do. In addition to keeping your feet dry and protected from rocks and impacts, ADV boots should provide plenty of ankle support and have a sturdy sole for long periods...
Hot off the presses, the 2023 Indian Sport Chief has arrived and, judging by its styling, has its targets firmly set on the Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST. Read the press release below to learn more about the bike, and check back next week for the...
KLIM’s flagship Badlands Pro now meets the stringent CE AAA standard.Â
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KLIM RELEASES WORLD?S FIRST CE AAA-RATED ADVENTURE GEAR
KLIM is excited to release the new Badlands Pro A3 Jacket and Pant, the world’s first CE...
The 2023 CFMOTO 300SS exceeds expectations with thoughtful features and a good fit and finish. (Photos by Yve Assad)
Last year, CFMOTO returned to the U.S. market with a seven-model lineup. The company?s list of models has since grown to 10,...
Aprilia USA will be presenting the 2020 Aprilia RSV4 and Tuono Limited Edition Misano collection on Facebook Live. Those looking to soak up a few hours on a Sunday afternoon are encouraged to check out this broadcast featuring Aprilia’s limited...
Although the event is only weeks away, the 2023 Get On ADV Fest Mojave Desert still has some tickets available. With an unusually wet winter in the desert, the riding and scenery should be at its peak. Couple that with four days of self-guided rides...
We’re looking forward to checking out the new Wolfman Luggage line next week at Long Beach, CA’s International Motorcycle Show.Â
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Wolfman Luggage has NEW 2020 ARRIVALS!
Longmont, CO?Wolfman Luggage is pleased to...
2023 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT
KTM North America Inc. has announced the 2023 Duke and Super Duke Duke range. After a brief hiatus, the 790 Duke and 1290 Super Duke GT will be back in KTM’s lineup, and they’re joined by the returning 890 Duke...
Kawasaki Motorcycles made a splash with a hydrogen-powered bike at EICMA last year, and now several custom manufacturers are stepping in to show what a hydrogen-powered motorcycle could look like. There?s a new crop of concept bikes coming forth...
Little bikes are getting big love right now, and nothing sparks admiration quite like the Honda Cub. But we’ve just found something even cooler: a hybrid of a Cub and a BMX. If your inner child isn’t bouncing off the walls right now, check...
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 just a collection of bikes, the museum “bowl” will include numerous displays that will include...
Written by Martin Hodgson
The last time we visited the rural village of Hino in the Shiga Prefecture of Japan we brought to you Custom Works ZON’s incredible American V-Twin mud muncher that’s been ripping it up in the Suzuka Mountain Range....
Riding on technical off-road terrain can be hard on feet, ankles, and lower legs. During stand-up riding, one?s full bodyweight is carried on the footpegs, and the acrobatics required to counterbalance, absorb g-outs, and keep the bike...
To most people, the mid-sized Kawasaki ER-6n is the quintessential no-frills commuter?it scores high on usability, but its looks don’t exactly set hearts ablaze. But to the crew at Studio Motor, it’s the perfect donor for a lively street...
What we do know that he’s the go-to guy for all of Rough Crafts‘ bodywork. He has only partial use of his right hand after an accident. And he likes chocolate bars containing nougat, caramel and peanuts.
He also builds damn fine...
Tourmaster Intake Air 5.0 Mesh Jacket in men’s (left) and women’s (right) sizes.
Because not every ride starts (or ends) hot and dry, the Tourmaster Intake Air 5.0 mesh jacket adds a removable Aquatherm two-stage waterproof liner and...
Is there even a difference" I think there is. To me, the two words have wildly different connotations. And if you ride a motorbike, you?ll be somewhere on the biker vs motorcyclist spectrum. There?s no right or wrong side and many people...
MV Agusta is securing some financial stability.
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MV Agusta is announcing a 30M? share capital increase to support its 5-year business plan
aiming at the continuation of the worldwide growth of the Company. Bringing MV...
Carbon fiber helmets have been around for a long time, and they offer a great combination of lightness and strength, as well as the high-tech look of the carbon fiber weave. We?ve seen (and tested) more of them in recent years because...
Just one of the many side roads filled with a variety of vintage bikes, parts and interesting people.
The Antique Motorcycle Club of America holds a vintage motorcycle festival each summer in the rural community of Rhinebeck, New York. A two-hour...
Earlier this year, Mecum Auctions sold a restored 1908 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank for $935,000, making it the most expensive motorcycle ever sold at auction.
The “Strap Tank”, so named for the nickel-plated steel bands securing the fuel and oil...
As if flying up and down boulder-strewn mountainsides in spandex shorts wasn’t stressful enough on your body and your skinny bicycle tires, add electric assist and, well, your old bike tires aren’t up to it anymore. Enter Pirelli with some new...
The Renegade Canvas Motorcycle Jacket from Gryphon features a lightweight (8.5 oz) 100% cotton canvas outer shell fully lined with abrasion-resistant mesh for overall rugged construction designed for everyday wear.
See all of...
Given the rise in popularity of modern classic motorcycles in recent years, it’s only natural that motorcycle gear and apparel would follow suit. Just like most major OEMs have at least a couple of retro-styled bikes in their catalogs, most...
Make your plans now. This looks like fun!
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AFTER THE GREAT CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS, MOTO GUZZI OPEN HOUSE RETURNS, AT MANDELLO DEL LARIO FROM 7 TO 10 SEPTEMBER 2023
MOTO GUZZI INAUGURATES ITS NEW CENTURY BY RALLYING...
Here’s your chance to get a fully customized Dainese suit, made by the same people who put Rossi’s suit together.
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Dainese, the world leader of protective wear for dynamic sports, announces the 8th annual North American...
There were beautiful views along the spine of the Ozark Mountains. Photo by Rick Koch.
?You realize that we?re moving to mandatory evacuation,? the park ranger told me as I pulled up to the campground kiosk to check in. It was August 2020,...
The 90s was a weird and wonderful time for graphic design. And nowhere was this more pronounced than in the motocross scene, where bikes and gear were slathered in retina-searing colors and chaotic patterns. Australian custom builder Cheyne Speak...
Motorcycling is one of those rare pursuits where there’s more emphasis on men’s clothing than women’s. But there are more ladies who ride than ever before, and the apparel makers are catching up fast.
So here are five women’s motorcycle...
ScorpionEXO Abrams Riding Shirt.
ScorpionEXO?s tough new Abrams riding shirt lives up to its name, with a combination of internal, abrasion-resistant Rhino-Mesh and 600D reinforcement panels at the shoulders and elbows, plus pockets for...
Put your hand up if you?ve been to the Isle of Man TT. Now put it down, you look like a tit. If you?ve been, you?ll probably have a decent idea of what it?s all about and a rough idea of the rules governing the different classes that race...
The Kawasaki Z650RS has a 31.5-inch seat height. (Photo by Kevin Wing)
Choices for smaller, affordable motorcycles are growing, and that?s good news for riders looking for a fun bike that won?t break the bank. Whether you?re new to riding and...
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For just over a decade, beginning in the early ’80s, the Cagiva brand was the king and dominant force in Italian motorcycling. Winning world championships, Dakar Rally’s and buying out Ducati, Husqvarna, MV Agusta...
The 2022 Kawasaki KLX 230S, shown here in the ABS and Olive Green/Ebony color options.
The 2022 Kawasaki KLX230S is still a durable, simple dual-sport, but now you don’t have to be a giant to get your boots on the ground.
Designed to...
In the moto world, EICMA is the Greatest Show On Earth. Held at the gigantic Rho Fiera exhibition center in Milan, it?s spread over several pavilions?and you can easily walk several kilometers a day without seeing everything on display.
All the...
The creator of this sleek Yamaha is 27-year-old Daan Borsje of Moto Adonis. Typical of the younger builders coming through, he?s based in Roosendaal?a small medieval city in Holland?and has been working on custom cars and bikes for half his...
Chevron Techron Protection Plus Powersports & Small Engine Fuel System Treatment is available in 1-gallon, 10-ounce and 4-ounce bottles.
Following extensive development and testing, Techron Protection Plus Powersports & Small Engine Fuel...
Jerez looked as though it was, once again, going to be the Fabio show; the Frenchman with the Italian sounding name built a commanding lead and pretty much dominated the race until half way through when the poor kid got arm pump and couldn?t...
BYB Telemetry helps users dial in suspension settings based on real-time feedback from their rides.Â
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 BYB Telemetry v2.0: professional telemetry system from MTB to MX
Brescia, IT ?With the launch of version 2.0, BYB...
