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

DriveApart Review: 2013 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 2013 Ford F-150 Raptor but for most folks that level of performance might seem … Continued

RideApart Review: 2013 BMW F800GT

When BMW introduced its midsize sports tourer the F800ST in 2006 it immediately sparked a debate amongst owners and aficionados as to what exactly it was. Some felt there was too much emphasis on sport and too little on its … 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

RideApart Review: Suzuki Boulevard C90T B.O.S.S

For three years Suzuki has carried a big hole in its cruiser tourer line-up after quietly dropping the venerable but aging Boulevard 1500 in 2009. The 800cc C50 is too small, the 1800cc M109 too big, so is this brand-new, … Continued

What it’s like to ride COTA

“It’s really difficult – one of the most difficult tracks in my career to understand,” says Jorge Lorenzo of Austin’s brand new Circuit of the Americas. MotoGP is racing there for the very first time this weekend, but I spent … Continued