A Sparrow and a Bare Branch

“I swear I’ve never tried hard to make it look like art,” claims custom bike builder Shinya Kimura. Yet, that’s exactly what he ends up producing. I would make the case that his bikes are metaphysical statements about the relationship … Continued

RideApart: Ford F-150 Eco Boost

Ride Apart Overview Sure, it would be nice to have the budget in your bank account as well as the personal need for the outrageously powerful Ford F-150 Raptor but for most folks that level of performance might seem a … Continued

On Marquez’s elbow

At the press conference following his second-ever MotoGP race, Marc Marquez was asked about his distinct, elbow-down riding style. This was his reply.

MotoGP comes to Austin

Normally I write about electric motorcycle racing over at gas2. But I decided to celebrate Earth Day this year by flying to Austin and covering MotoGP for Wes. After all, racing is all that really matters in this world.

Watch a KTM fall through thin ice

“Out for a ride on Wisconsin’s Lake Winnebago following some snowmobile tracks and came up to a thin spot in the ice,” describes Alex Ramsey. “Going too slow and not knowing that the ice was thin or non-existent, I broke … Continued

Spy Photos: KTM 1290 SuperDuke R

Update: SuperDuke.net sourced an even better picture, revealing the new headlight. German magazine Motorrad has captured photos of a prototype KTM 1290 SuperDuke R undergoing validation testing in the Canary Islands. While the bike you see here remains a rough … Continued

Sean’s Westcoast Roadtrip: The Gear

10 days. 2,952 miles. 3 states. Countless climates and geographic regions. 1 motorcycle. With such a limited amount of space, packing for a trip like this can be quite difficult, especially if you plan to camp along the way. Add … Continued