RideApart Review: 2013 Honda CBR1000RR C-ABS

The 2013 Honda CBR1000RR is mechanically identical to the 2012 model, itself a facelift of the version first released in 2008. Unlike most of its superbike competition, it’s not equipped with any electronic rider aids, with the notable exception of … Continued

RideApart 24: why lane splitting is awesome

Our show is part of the DRIVE channel, a mainstream lifestyle outlet targeting young people that are into cars. Having a bike show on a car channel gives us a unique opportunity to sell motorcycling to non-riders. I think we’ve … Continued

Suspend your Disbelief: Doctor Who

“You know that in nine hundred years of time and space and I’ve never met anybody who wasn’t important before.” — The Doctor Doctor Who is a British science fiction television show created by the BBC that chronicles the adventures … Continued

Gear: Alpinestars SMX-1 boots

These Alpinestars SMX-1 boots promise to combine real protection and good riding feel and ergonomics with all-day, off-the-bike comfort and low key looks. The perfect compromise between a riding and casual boot?

HFL’s 10 most popular stories of 2012

Believe it or not, but convincing a supermodel to review a new leather suit for us wasn’t nearly good enough to join the list of Hell For leather’s 10 most popular stories this year. Who’d a thunk? Here’s the 10 … Continued

Gear: Icon’s adventure

You’ve seen this gear in action in Icon’s Portland to Dakar epic. But can a bunch of snowboard-inspired textile gear and a carbon fiber helmet from that most controversial of brands really stand up to the rigors of adventure riding … Continued

How to comment on HFL like a boss

Yesterday, Adey was sitting on my couch and was all, “Yo, how do I log into your new comments?” That made me realize it might not be as simple and intuitive as I thought. Or that Adey is dumber than … Continued