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A Brief History of the Belt Chain The belt chain has been around since the late 1890s when the vehicles were first being invented. At the time, most motorcycles weren’t moving faster than 30 MPH, ...

Physical fitness is a part of motorcycle riding that is often overlooked. After all, who cares about how much you can bench when your bike is pushing out that sweet, sweet horsepower?  But any skil...

Who doesn’t love horsepower? HP can be a hot topic in the motorcycle industry, but today’s bikes tend to run the gauntlet in terms of power. Some can do zero to sixty in just a few seconds flat, bu...

Dirt Bikes The classic dirt bike has been around since the late 1950s when Soichiro Honda transformed the standard motorcycle into a racing machine. The sport known as motocross really took off in...

But whether you already ride or not, it takes some attention and care to become a good passenger who works as one with the rider. These seven rules will help show you the basics of riding as a pass...

1. Use a Motorcycle Alarm It’s not exactly the quietest solution, but it can get the job done. Most of us are so used to hearing car alarms at this point, but they do serve a purpose. The anti-the...

We all know setting out on the road for the first time after passing your test can be a little daunting, but don’t let that get in the way of getting the most out of your journey into two wheels.  ...

If you think of games when you hear the phrase “motorcycle apps,” think again. We’re here to round up 14 of the top motorcycle apps that can help you ride smarter and safer. Each provides a differe...

How to Clean a Motorcycle Engine: Essential Supplies Here’s what you’ll need for this project: -Air compressor and hose OR canned compressed air -Soft bristle brush and sponge -Bucket of warm...

Why You Need a Motorcycle First Aid Kit Riding a motorcycle will expose you to certain hazards. Scrapes, scratches, burns, cuts and insect stings are all common. Beyond that, we all know that majo...

1. What’s the safest part of a lane for a motorcycle to ride in?  As the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s (MSF) rider manual explains, you can imagine any lane divided into three equal parts: left, c...

In the modular vs. full face helmet debate, which comes out on top? Which will keep you safer on the road and in a crash? Which provides better everyday comfort? And which works better with the com...

Benefits of a Motorcycle Safety Course Why take a motorcycle safety course? These are some of the most important benefits that a motorcycle safety course can provide:  -A motorcycle safety cour...

1. What kind of speed and power do you need? Engine size is one of the most obvious differences between scooters and motorcycles. A typical scooter has an engine size between 50cc and 250cc, while...

1. Avoid riding in the rain unless you’re an experienced rider (or you have no choice).  Riding in the rain isn’t ideal for newbies. When you’re still working on mastering the fundamentals, rain i...

1. Inspect your chain before every ride.  We know that you’re itching to fire up your bike and get some tunes in your Bluetooth motorcycle speakers, but hold up a minute. Inspecting a motorcycle ch...

Wind and Your Motorcycle One of the first things you’ll need to think about is how well your type of motorcycle is suited for riding in wind. This can vary a lot between motorcycles, but there are ...

What is a poker run? The short answer is that it’s a motorcycle tour event in which you make a series of stops and collect playing cards along the way, working toward a poker hand that can win you ...

A sport touring motorcycle combines the best features of a sport motorcycle and a touring motorcycle. It’s built for both the precise handling of a sport bike and the long-haul comfort of a touring...

To understand scooters and mopeds, you first need to know the answer to a key question: When it comes to moped vs. scooter, what’s the actual difference? Don’t be embarrassed! Plenty of people are ...

Both of these companies are icons of American motorcycling with a history that stretches back to the very beginning of the sport. Both make some of the very best cruisers ever. And both have devote...

With the development of dual sport motorcycles, that began to change. These best-of-both-worlds bikes are designed with most of the important features of a dirt bike, such as a high suspension and ...

If you’re lucky enough to live in a place where it’s possible to ride all year round, you can ignore the previous bit and take a few seconds to reflect on your good fortune. For everyone else, befo...

Through the thousands of motorcycle models produced over the years, a handful of models have risen above the pack to become truly iconic. Each of these classic motorcycles had something a little di...