Equipped with a new carbon fiber compound in the sidewalls, Dunlop claims its new Q3 sport tire features improved sidewall rigidity. And, with a tread pattern based on that of the D211 GP-A race tire, improved wet weather performance over … Continued
I love my Harley-Davidson. But, thanks to poor customer service and an attitude problem at every dealer I’ve visited, it’ll be my last. Here’s why.
The 2013 Suzuki Hayabusa has been updated with new Brembo Monobloc radial brake calipers and Anti-Lock Brakes. Can such a minor change keep it relevant in 2013?
Retro style and an extremely affordable price. Can the new Biltwell Gringo really work as a real motorcycle helmet?
Protecting your ribs, torso, back, hips and coccyx has traditionally required bulky, sweaty, constrictive foam and plastic body armor. The new Dainese Manis back protector and Dainese Norsorex vest and shorts promise more ventilation and greater freedom of movement in … Continued
You already know the Yamaha FZ-09 weighs a lot less, costs a lot less and makes a little more power than the FZ8 it replaces. Here’s some of the other big advances.
Skater/photographer Arto Saari is headed for Alaska aboard a Moto Guzzi California 1400, camping along the way. You can follow his photos live right here.
Jamie’s adventure aboard a KTM 990 in snowy Colorado finished season two for RideApart TV. In its first year, we produced 26 10-minute-or-so episodes, here they all are, starting from the beginning. Look for an announcement about the show’s next … Continued
You know the typical cruiser compromise: riding one means you achieve a certain image, a certain experience, but at the expense of everything else that makes riding a motorcycle so fun and so practical. But, what if we were to … Continued
Know what’s awesome? Motorcycles. Know what’s not awesome? Trying to research or shop for one online. RideApart wants to fix that. We want to have a conversation about bikes with today’s consumer in the same way we talk about gadgets … Continued
With RideApart, you can now research your next motorcycle purchase by comparing bikes side-by-side through in-depth specs. Here’s how that works.
The 2013 Suzuki Hayabusa has been updated with new Brembo Monobloc radial brake calipers and Anti-Lock Brakes. Can such a minor change keep it relevant in 2013?
Dead-simple and proven or heavy and dated? Jamie takes another look at that old ADV standby, the Kawasaki KLR650.
Affordable, proven and capable, the Honda XR650L dual-sport has been in production, unaltered, for two decades. Can it still get dirty in 2013?
Can the new, water-cooled 2013 BMW R1200GS match the old, oil-cooled model on off-road ability? Is there anyone more qualified to make that comparison than Touratech-USA’s Paul Guillien and Iain Glynn? Afterall, they specialize in making these big, heavy bikes … Continued
The Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 promises to be a fun bike, wrapping a 130bhp/85lb-ft, 1,200cc v-twin engine with edgy styling, nice components and an upright riding position.
I love my Harley-Davidson. But, thanks to poor customer service and an attitude problem at every dealer I’ve visited, it’ll be my last. Here’s why.
Here’s a brilliant send-up of often overly dramatic Isle of Man TT coverage, with Nans (British slang for grannies) taking the place of hard-as-nails motorcycle racers.
Dear Bob, (although you may even be called Sarah, Peter or Trisha), Thank you very much for your concern today and talking to me about riding a motorcycle. I was not aware that bikes are dangerous. But I am grateful … Continued
Wilderness Collective, a new company in California, promises “epic adventures for men.” We tagged along on their very first trip, riding dual-sports through the Sierra Nevada Mountains, from Sequioa to Yosemite National Parks.
A famous British motorcycle name from the past could be on its way back thanks to a southern California company, which has ambitious plans to begin making and selling Montgomery motorcycles again.
Most of us take our hands for granted but when it comes to motorcycle gloves make absolutely certain you buy the right kind for the type of riding you do. And above all make sure they fit properly. Here’s how.
Just getting started riding motorcycles? Here’s everything you need to know about riding gear — helmets, jackets, gloves, boots and such — in one digestible package.
A few weeks back, I wrote an article discussing my method for planning a motorcycle trip. Assuming you now have your trip planned, here are some things we think are necessary/important/useful to take with you on your journey.
Following their first dirt bike school last year, Jamie and Nik take their wives to the desert on small-capacity dirt bikes. It’s the next step of the girl’s gradual evolution into becoming skilled riders.
Sooner or later, every bike will need a new chain and sprockets. Once a chain begins to wear (read how here), its pitch changes and wears the sprocket teeth. Then the chain begins to wear even faster. Then it’s time … Continued