Moto Sapiens at the Bike Show

Carter Edman visits the Cleveland round of the International Motorcycle Show armed with a flask of whiskey and a rudimentary knowledge of David Bowie lyrics. It’s the latest edition of Moto Sapiens. — Ed.

DriveApart Review: 2013 Kia Sportage

RideApart Overview The Kia Sportage is back for 2013 sporting some cool new features and one of the best designs on the road. For 2013, the Kia has been mildly updated with some interior and exterior additions but the Sportage … Continued

Suspend your Disbelief: The Walking Dead

“I ain’t nobody’s bitch.” — Daryl Dixon Imagine yourself falling into a coma and waking up months later alone in a hospital, only to realize the zombie apocalypse has finally happened. All modern conveniences are gone; no Internet, no supermarkets, … 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?

Lost in the snow on a 672lbs chopper

Last Sunday, I was in sore need of a motorcycle ride. All I had in my garage was a 672lbs chopper. I heard there was snow in the San Bernadino mountains. Good combination?

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

A biker’s guide to Christmas

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