21 Helmets 2: the full-face

Strangely enough, it was the death of “Lawrence of Arabia” in 1935 that inspired a doctor from England to study the high death rate from motorcycling during that time. Not-so-strangely, they found out that wearing protective headgear dramatically improved chances … Continued

Suspend Your Disbelief: The Host

“The Earth is at peace. There are no wars. There is no hunger. Honesty, courtesy and kindness are practiced by all. The world has never been more perfect. It is no longer your world.” – Melanie, The Host The Host … Continued

RideApart Review: 2013 Honda CBR600RR

“The 2013 Honda CBR600RR, building on the platform of the previous model, has taken its performance to a new level,” describes the project’s large project leader, Hirofumi Fukunaga. “It delivers and awesome ride on the circuit and is even more … Continued

The 2013 Team ICON Brammo Race Bikes

UPDATE: Kurt Walter, the Icon Design Director, has this to say — “”Fierce as a zebra, fast as a cat”. That was original livery pitch we presented to Brammo for the 2013 TTXGP series. Much like our original 2012 Stack … Continued

Jump, Xavier, Jump

There is taking a tight line, and then there is taking a tight line, as demonstrated here by Belgian racer Xavier Michel with some aerobatics over the downhill chicane at Mettet.

Rossi looking like his old self again

For Valentino Rossi it must almost feel as if the last two years at Ducati never happened as in the second day of testing at Jerez the Italian ended with the quickest time – marking the first occasion that he … Continued

Destination: Seattle

I’m leaving for Seattle in a few minutes on Honda’s new Goldwing F6B. The plan is to head up the coast (a ride I have STILL never done), stop and see some friends and family along the way, and get … Continued