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  • LiveWire small road bike concept

    LiveWire, Zero Join The Grom Squad With Smaller, More Affordable Electric Motorcycles

    LiveWire took the opportunity at Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2025 to display a pair of concept bikes unlike anything we've seen from the electric brand before.

    By Justin Hughes 19 hours ago Read More
  • A motorcycle helmet on a scooter seat

    How To Buy Your First Motorcycle Helmet

    It's relatively cheap and easy to find a road-legal helmet in the U.S., but getting one that'll actually protect your head in a crash is a little bit harder.

    By Amber DaSilva 6 days ago Read More
  • Drivers sit in traffic as a motorcyclist splits lanes on southbound Interstate 5 during the afternoon commute heading into downtown San Diego

    The Difference Between Lane Splitting And Lane Filtering, Explained

    There's a big difference between lane splitting and lane filtering, and it shows up in some states' motorcycle laws. Here's what we're talking about.

    By Amber DaSilva 6 days ago Read More
  • A rider off the road wearing a motocross helmet

    Why Dirt Bike Helmets Look Different From Motorcycle Helmets

    It's not your imagination. Dirt bike helmets look quite diferent from motorcycle helmets, and for lots of good reasons. Here's what sets them apart.

    By Benjamin Gracias 6 days ago Read More
  • Matter Aera 5000

    This Electric Motorcycle Has A Real 4-Speed Manual, And It's Just For Fun

    The Indian Matter Aera 5000 has a 5-kWh battery, a single electric motor making about 15 horsepower, a 0-25 mph time of 2.8 seconds, and a top speed of 65 mph.

    By Justin Hughes 7 days ago Read More
  • Screenshot of a YouTube video showing a motorcyclist being dragged by a car

    California Motorcyclist Rammed And Dragged Down Road For Legally Lane Splitting

    This certainly doesn't help the reputation of Nissan Altima drivers.

    By Justin Hughes 7 days ago Read More
  • Smiling motorcyclist pointing at a very close bear

    Motorcyclist Stops To Feed Bears, Ends Up On The Menu

    A 48-year-old motorcyclist was actively talking selfies with a bear on the side of the Transfagarasan Highway when it attacked and killed him.

    By Justin Hughes 9 days ago Read More
  • A crashed red Tesla Model Y

    Tesla Driver Charged With Murdering Motorcyclist In High-Speed Crash

    The Model Y accelerated up to 126 mph before slamming into the motorcyclist, throwing him 500 feet down the road, and the Tesla then collided with a Ram 1500.

    By Justin Hughes 9 days ago Read More
  • A motorcyclist cornering on a racetrack

    Countersteering: How Do Motorcycles Lean So Far Without Falling Over?

    Ever noticed that motorcycles are able to lean on tight corners without falling over? It's called countersteering and here is the science behind it.

    By Abhik Das 13 days ago Read More
  • A shiny red and chrome Harley-Davidson.

    Why You Should Never Use Tire Shine On Motorcycle Tires

    Sure, you want your bike to look great. And it's tempting to use tire shine on the tires, like some folks do with cars. But here's why you should never do it.

    By Justin Hughes 18 days ago Read More
  • Front action shot of the 2023 Kawasaki Ninja H2R.

    Ninja H2R: Is It The World's Quickest Bike, Or Just Fast Enough To Flex?

    Kawasaki's Ninja H2R is surely an extraordinarily fast motorbike. But is it also the world's heading for 60 mph, or do others grab that banner?

    By Abhik Das 19 days ago Read More
  • A motorcycle splitting between lanes

    Minnesota Prepares For Legal Lane Splitting

    Minnesota joins Colorado, Arizona, Utah, and Montana in permitting motorcycles to filter through stopped traffic.

    By Justin Hughes 22 days ago Read More
  • A third-generation Suzuki Hayabusa.

    How Fast Can The Suzuki Hayabusa Really Go? Here's What Riders Have Clocked

    The Suzuki Hayabusa can hit blistering speeds. That much is widely known. But how fast is this motorcycle's top speed? The answer varies by generation.

    By Abhik Das 27 days ago Read More
  • Zero S electric motorcycle

    I Road Tripped The Zero S So You Don't Have To

    Was my decision to road trip the slow-charging Zero stupid? Absolutely. Except it didn't make me hate the bike.

    By Collin Woodard 29 days ago Read More
  • An Aprilia RS 457 in close up, showing off the paint

    Should You Get A Naked Bike Or A Sportbike For Your First Motorcycle?

    My verdict? The sportbike is the way to go.

    By Amber DaSilva 1 month ago Read More
  • Jeremiah's Ninja 400

    You Don't Actually Need A Liter Bike To Run Quickly At The Track

    If you can be fast on a Ninja 400, you'll be even faster when you do graduate to a liter bike.

    By Brad Brownell 1 month ago Read More
  • Pouring fuel stabilizer into a gas tank.

    Is Fuel Stabilizer Bad For Your Engine?

    If you can't use your car or motorcycle for an extended time, should you add stabilizer to its fuel tank? Or is fuel stabilizer actually bad for your engine?

    By Justin Hughes 1 month ago Read More
  • A Google AI claim that Yamaha makes a production V4 motorcycle

    AI Slop YouTube Channels Are Telling AI Slop Google About AI Slop Motorcycles That Don't Exist

    Google, the company once known for finding accurate results as fast as possible, now relies on AI that has no concept of "truth" to feed you false information.

    By Amber DaSilva 1 month ago Read More
  • HD Nightster

    Which Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Are Best For New Riders?

    Harley-Davidson is far and away America's biggest motorcycle manufacturer, but are any of them good for beginners?

    By Brad Brownell 1 month ago Read More
  • A rider on an Aprilia Tuareg 660 rides through a water crossing

    The Southeast BDR Motorcycle Adventure Documentary Is Finally Here

    The BDR team has made a return trip and the full-length documentary is finally out.

    By Amber DaSilva 1 month ago Read More
  • Garmin Zumo R1 Radar

    Adding Radar Blind Spot Monitoring To My 30-Year-Old Motorcycle Instantly Made Highway Riding Safer

    It's not a replacement for using your brain and keeping your eyes up, but Garmin's Zumo R1 gets an instant recommendation from me as a safety and awareness aid.

    By Brad Brownell 1 month ago Read More
  • A blue dot on a motorcycle taillight.

    Why Those Little Blue Dots On Motorcycle Taillights Could Mean Trouble With The Law

    They may seem pretty harmless, but those little blue dots on motorcycle taillights could get you in trouble with law enforcement. Here's why.

    By Justin Hughes 2 months ago Read More
  • GM's patent drawing of an electric bike

    General Motors Patents Electric Motorcycle In Blatant Pandering To Me Specifically

    This GM bike will likely end up a cheap, lightweight bike built for bopping around cities and drawing the ire of every cyclist you whip by in the bike lane.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago Read More
  • Two Honda Transalp 750s

    The 2025 Honda Transalp Finally Comes In Colors

    That's right, prospective buyers, your prayers have finally been answered: For 2025, the North American-spec Transalp comes in colors.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago Read More
  • Fabio Quartararo dejectedly on the ground

    Fabio Quartararo's Mechanical Failure Was The Most Heartbreaking Thing I've Ever Seen On Two Wheels

    Through no fault of his own, Quartararo did not finish Sunday's race.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago Read More
  • A Cardo PackTalk Pro on an AGV helmet

    The Cardo PackTalk Pro Is More Of A Change Than It Seems

    Even though much of the tech is available on Cardo's less-expensive comm units, I never want to go back to them from the Pro.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago Read More
  • Can-Am Canyon three-wheels

    The Can-Am Canyon Has Tons Of Adventure Flavor, But It's Not To My Taste

    Can-Am built the adventure-focused Canyon as a way to make the ADV segment a bit more accessible to a wider variety of riders.

    By Brad Brownell 2 months ago Read More
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