When you first ride a Ural, it’s likely that you’ll feel equal parts giddy-excitement, fear, confusion and curiosity. Giddy-excitement from the thrill of riding something that goes sideways every time you turn left. Fear caused by steering that changes with … Continued
This man’s Ninja is on fire as a result of free-revving the motor for twenty seconds. Is he an idiot? Is it instant karmic pay-back? Is he just unlucky? Probably all three. Regardless, free-revving a motor is a bad idea. … Continued
Conceived in Siberia after an unfortunate encounter with a dentist’s ultra-sound machine and 100 days of ‘medicinal purpose’ Vodka, the Ellwood Hybrid is as strange and crazy as its maker, John Ellwood. Essentially a greatest hits of internal combustion, it … Continued
Back when he was an employee of Yamaha, they had Valentino Rossi ride an R6 around Ascari circuit in Spain. The video, entitled “Ride like Rossi: Ten steps to improved track riding,” has California Superbike School UK boss Andy Ibbot … Continued
The Fulmer ADV helmet is a bare-bones, low-cost, dual-sport helmet. It’s not as nice as, say, an AGV AX-8 Dual, but it’s ECE 22.05 rated and retails for less than $150. It’s also got a removable peak, comfortable liner and … Continued
If you’ve never heard of the Aprilia Mana 850 GT, you’re not alone. People either assume it’s just another sport-touring bike or get confused when they realize there’s no clutch lever. Despite that and the fact that it has a … Continued
Valentino Rossi is known for his Drudi designed helmets. Always bright, often humorous and very noticeable on the grid, his new helmet paint schemes often mark significant moments in his career. Rossi is refusing to race at Motegi next month … Continued