By the time you’re reading this, we’ll
be approaching one of the most dreaded seasons for motorcyclists: deer season. Those
pesky ditch rats become more and more active as Fall swings into high gear, and
with that increased activity comes an increased risk of a deer strike. But do you know how to best avoid a deer strike in the first place?
Did you know that your choice of gasoline may be causing irreparable damage to your motorcycle engine? Representatives from the
marine, motorcycling, and outdoor power equipment recently gathered on Capitol
Hill to discuss concerns over ethanol-blended gasoline.
This past May, scores of riders from the motorcycle community traveled to Washington, D.C. to connect with elected officials from across the country in support of motorcyclists’ rights. Hosted by the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF), the annual “Bikers Inside the Beltway” is the only advocacy day in the nation’s capital hosted by riders, for riders.
Interconnectivity is the
dream for those who are proponents of the so-called “intelligent transportation
system,” and European motorcycle maker Ducati is looking to foist that “dream”
onto motorcycle riders. The reality of this technology, however, could be more of a nightmare for riders.
You won't believe your eyes! We bring you eight of today’s strangest motorcycles. From a single-wheeled electric scoot to a one that rides on water to a robot-driven racing machine, here are eight machines you have to see to believe.
When you picture a Honda Gold Wing, what comes to mind? Comfort has sure been a GL thing. Maybe lots of bells and whistles? How about built for the female rider? Yes, Honda has seen the future, and it has a lot less testosterone in it.
Unless you’re made of
stone or simply have no soul, you’ve dreamed like us of finding a dusty old
survivor tucked away in some barn. Now imagine if you ran a museum and it was
your job to find and save these pieces of motorcycle history. This man gets to do it every day.
This year's Progressive International Motorcycle Show came a tad early to Minneapolis. In years past the show had been held on the first weekend of February; this year, however, the show came in early December, and it did not disappoint.
There’s now a whole breed of
responsive, fast cruisers that can handle urban riding with just as much aplomb
as they can the open road. These lighter, nimbler machines beg to be thrown
into curves, and in return they deliver miles of smiles. These are our favorites.
Ask just about any motorcyclist why he or she rides, and odds are their answer might include getting away from all the technology that clutters up our lives. The open road, the sunlight on chrome, the wind rushing by—riding is the perfect way to tune out the hectic hubbub of the world around us. The fact is, though, there are bits of tech—specifically some really cool apps—that can actually enhance the riding experience. Rather than detract from the riding experience, they make it safer, more engaging, and more fun.
If you think summer motorcycling fun is over just because September will soon be here, think again! The A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota State Motorcycle Rally is just around the corner, and it’s one of the Midwest’s best venues for experiencing all the excitement that is a part of the motorcycling life.
Motorcycles practically scream for you to take them on a camping road trip. They possess a sense of adventure like no other vehicle, harkening back to days of the famous American paleontologist Roland Bird who traveled the American west in the 1930s and 1940s on his Harley Davidson looking for dinosaur fossils. Motorcycles today are still the perfect way to adventure camp, but just because you’re taking to the roads less traveled doesn’t mean you can’t be comfortable. We’ve put together a list of ten essential must-haves that will make your camping far more comfortable and enjoyable.
Anyone that has made the pilgrimage to the annual Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally™ in August knows that there’s no shortage of things to do and see in the Black Hills. If you’ve never been there before, you’re in for a visual delight—the Black Hills offer some of the most beautiful motorcycling scenery in the country!
One of the most common
mistakes that novice riders make when they buy their first motorcycle is
purchasing one that’s the wrong size. Maybe it’s too big and intimidating, or
perhaps it’s too small and underpowered; either way, you end up with an empty
wallet and a machine you don’t want to ride. We’ve analyzed the offerings
all the manufacturers and put together a list of five great entry-level
motorcycles that will perform both now and as riding skills and situations
grow. Whether you’re after a sport bike, a cruiser, a standard or even
something that can handle a bit of adventure, these bikes are reasonably
priced, fun to ride and easy to master.
Last month, over 100 motorcyclists from all across the country made the trek to Washington, DC to participate in Bikers Inside the Beltway and connect with elected officials in support of motorcyclists’ rights. Put together by the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF), a national motorcycle rights organization based in Washington D.C., this event resulted in more than 300 meetings with members of Congress and their staff and was a critical step in building and maintaining relationships with members of congress.
