Motorcycle crash helmets have essentially been the same old thing since they were invented 60+ years ago — an energy absorbing chunk of styrofoam glued into a hard outer shell. Sure, some have better graphics or neato vents or whatever, but … Continued
What do you give a man or woman who already has motorcycling? That can be more difficult than it sounds. The clothes we wear, the tools we use and the stuff we do is highly specialized, subject to elaborate technical … Continued
This is how the 2013 Honda CBR600RR‘s aerodynamics stack up to the company’s RC212V MotoGP racer. Using Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis to illustrate how the bikes interact with the air, high pressure areas are colored red, while lower pressure fades … Continued
The idea is simple. 21 artists make 21 helmets. This year it’s Death Spray, Shinya Kimura, Wes Lang, Michael Illick, Jud Nicolson, Tuesday, Deth Killers, Chemical Candy Customs, Garage 31, Viva Las Vegas, Mathew Foster, Drake McElroy, New Church Moto, … Continued
Each year between October and November, the EICMA motorcycle show takes place in Milan, Italy. It is the literal start and end date of the industry calendar. Other trade shows exist, and in earlier times when EICMA was only held … Continued
In this latest episode of RideApart TV, our friend Sean Matic joins Jamie to ride the new, $4,500 Honda CRF250L and Suzuki DR-Z400S from Los Angeles to Lake Arrowhead’s fire roads and trails. Can a 23bhp 250 keep up with … Continued
What is RideApart? It’s a new way find information on motorcycles and all the good stuff that goes with them. It’s also a publication, bringing you up to the minute coverage of the motorcycle world. Hopefully we’ll be able to … Continued