An XS650 love story
Some of the commenters from my last article asked, where’s the love? That’s a fair enough question. It’s great to be cynical and sarcastic, but that’s not really why we’re here. We’re here — on HFL, on the road, in … Continued
12 Jorge Lorenzos
It wasn’t the best weekend for Jorge Lorenzo, but Yamaha’s photographers did manage to create this composite image of the former Champ taking a right-left transition at Assen. From one apex to another, in a matter of yards, the image … Continued
RideApart 11: Hell On Wheels Moto Rally
From ratty old motorbikes built out of swap meet parts to well polished classic beauties, there’s a racing class for it in the Annual Hell On Wheels Moto Rally. Ever keen to have a go on anything with two wheels … Continued
The madness of Michael Dunlop
Watch TT3D yet? In it, this year’s Supersport race winner describes his mentality on the TT’s start line by saying, “my mind just goes to madness.” Michael Dunlop is one of the most dramatic riders racing the Isle of Man … Continued
RideApart 5: Tuono V4R and the R6
For some, there’s nothing more exciting than a sleek modern sportbike. We head out to Idyllwild with Isle of Man TT and 250GP racer Jamie Robinson on some of SoCal’s twistiest mountain roads to put a Yamaha R6 and an … Continued
HFL presents RideApart
Why aren’t there any good motorcycle shows? You know, one that isn’t just about the size of some lunatic host’s fearless balls or the flatness of his hat’s bill. Or how about a show that’s watchable, entertaining, accessible and does … Continued
Alone in Death Valley on a 636lbs motorcycle
“You really shouldn’t be in the wilderness alone with no phone reception,” read the text from my not-a-girlfriend. But I didn’t get that until the next afternoon, back in Lone Pine, gassing up for the ride home. That’s because there … Continued