Two guys, one really bad crash
On January 28th, I had a terrible bike crash and ended up in hospital for a week with six broken bones. In a shocking case of inadvertent symmetry, that bike was an Aprilia Mana, the same bike Wes used as … Continued
Happening: The One Motorcycle Show
The modern motorcycle show is a bit of a conundrum. Bikes are neat because they’re more than objects created for consideration. Bikes are neat because they’re about an experience. But, housed in the sterile environs of a second rate convention … Continued
Geriatric stunters terrorize Barber
Featuring Nick Apex and Ernie Vigil’s exceptionally stylish granddads, Jason DiSalvo moonlighting as a security guard, a very wet Barber Motorsports Park and drifting Triumph Speed Triples, think of this video as the English brand’s take on last month’s epic … Continued
Custom: Icon Magnificent Bastard
One of the stars at last weekend’s The One Motorcycle Show in Portland was this 1986 Honda VFR1000R built by the guys at Icon. Sort of a post-apocalyptic, comic book take on a police interceptor — the Main Force Patrol … Continued
Gear: Icon One Thousand Rimfire Glove
Sitting down? You should be. I’m about to tell you something that’s going to upset you. The gloves you see here are some of the most technically innovative ever made. They’re probably the nicest-made pair of motorcycle gloves I’ve ever … Continued
Can 14 little changes transform the GSX-R1000?
No traction control. No ABS. Down on power and heavier than most rivals. It’s easy to write off the 2012 Suzuki GSX-R1000 before even riding it. But should you? We flew down to scenic Homestead, Florida, home of a NASCAR … Continued
Gear: Bell Star matte carbon
Eager to repair an image tarnished by years of low-quality products sold in discount stores, Bell Sports is pushing a totally new range of high-quality, well-designed helmets designed to compete with the biggest established players. That charge is being led … Continued