Vintage motocross in the northwest with Hammarhead

“We met Andrew McKeag when he put together the house band at the Gibson Guitar Showroom during our Caffeine and Gasoline tour,” writes James Hammarhead. “Andrew is a staple of the Seattle music scene, currently playing with the Presidents of … Continued

Jay Leno rides the Brammo Empulse R

105mph top speed and 121 miles max range. Those figures make the Brammo Empulse a watershed product for the electric motorcycle space, but more importantly, to quote Jay Leno, it’s a “real motorcycle.” That means it does things no other … Continued

Riding NYC in the snow, on a Cub

New York City woke up to three inches of snow on Friday morning—reason enough to pop some waterproof pants on and go for a ride. The tires on the Cub aren’t the best for snow, so for once the throttle—and … Continued

When motorcycle helmets look like golf balls

Introduced in 1984, German helmet innovator Schuberth sold 100,000 of these “Speed” helmets. It was claimed to be the first motorcycle helmet designed with aerodynamic principals in mind, specifically those of a golf ball. The divots were thought to stabilize … Continued

Gear: Racer Sicuro Gloves

A new brand from Austria, Racer promises to rival more established brands on quality, fit and price. We dug the unique look of these Sicuro gauntlets and have worn them every single day for the last month. Good enough for … Continued

A Street Triple in the sand

“A couple months ago we tasked our rider Julien Welsch to create the most intense freestyle film he could,” writes Icon. “A couple days in the Moroccan desert and a thoroughly used Street Triple later, he came back to us … Continued