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

RideApart Review: Ducati 1199 Panigale R

“This is the ultimate representation of the performance motorcycle,” Ducati general manager Claudio Domenicali told us yesterday. He was riding alongside journalists at the launch of the flagship Ducati 1199 Panigale R at Austin’s brand new Circuit of the Americas, … Continued

An irreverent Indy Dealer Expo wrap up

As we delve into 2013, the motorcycle industry prepares itself like a boxer gearing up for another long round. Having been sent to the mat already, the industry is still visibly shaken. But we are finally starting to land a … 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

RideApart Review: 2013 Suzuki DR-Z400S

The Suzuki DR-Z400S is an incredibly capable motorcycle. I’ve had the chance to ride one the past few weeks and I took it on a 300 mile highway journey, a 200 mile offroad adventure, did multiple days off road, rode … Continued

Gear: Icon Squad 3 Backpack

The new ICON Squad 3 backpack was designed with the every day rider’s needs and wants in mind and is packed with features that show an attention to the details that could set this backpack apart from the competition. Not … Continued