Retro: Drysdale 2x2x2

What would happen if a motorcycle was developed on a different planet, free form the influence and lineage of terrestrial motorcycles? It might end up looking something like this Drysdale 2x2x2; other than an engine located between two round wheels, … Continued

How riding a scooter can help national security

Scooters are effeminate, a bit silly and just not serious transportation, right? Well, what if riding one could decrease the risk of future wars and save you money? It’s estimated that if just 10 percent of American car drivers shifted … Continued

AMA sanctions TTXGP

Hell For Leather can exclusively reveal that the American Motorcyclist Association has decided to welcome TTXGP into the mainstream racing fold, officially sanctioning the series beginning this year. This is a huge leap forward for electric motorcycle racing, effectively legitimizing … Continued

How the Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC spins

Chris Harris has been spilling some beans on Ferrari’s treatment of the cars it supplies – or refuses – to journalists for reviews, and it makes my mild reservations about the Aprilia Tuono V4R we were given to ride around … Continued

Motorcycle taxis come to America

A new company in Los Angeles is offering businessmen in a hurry rides on the back of Honda Goldwings. Motorcycle taxis have been popular in crowded European cities for years now, easily transporting passengers through traffic that sees their four-wheeled … Continued

Analyzing Chip Yates’ record run

On Sunday, Chip Yates’ electric superbike unofficially became the fastest electric motorcycle in the world, reaching 190.6mph in a timed mile. Here, Chip gives HFL readers an exclusive look at the performance data recorded during that run. Check out the … Continued

Traffic cops sue LAPD over illegal ticket quotas

“These kind of quotas undermine the confidence of citizens in the Los Angeles Police Department,” said the lawyer for one of two LAPD traffic officers who just won a $2 million settlement after being ordered to write a minimum of … Continued