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

Kevin Ash on the 916

First published in 1994, this review of the original Ducati 916 would have been a huge deal for Kevin Ash. Not only did the bike define an epoch, but it came shortly after his move from the then-indy Fast Bikes … Continued

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?

Sweet Gixxer, bro

When Wes told me we were getting a 2012 Suzuki GSX-R600 for an upcoming episode of RideApart TV I immediately called dibs (something I do very rarely). He seemed surprised until I reminded him that, in all of my years … Continued

Riding the Honda CB1100F

Today, Honda announced its CB1100F retro standard will be going on-sale in the US priced at $9,999. A week or so ago, we got to ride it. The big inline-four promises to recapture the character of classic Hondas in a … Continued

Gear: Icon Airmada helmet

What do you want out of a motorcycle helmet? All-day comfort? Good ventilation? A visor that won’t fog no matter what? Aerodynamics that keep it stable and comfy at high speeds, even when turning your head? Probably stuff like low … Continued