Cardo Blog

The only thing better than doing something you love is sharing it. And for motorcyclists, sharing the love usually means hitting the road with your pack, your passenger or your motorcycle club. But...

Let’s make something clear: Riding with a helmet is always a smart call, even just for a short trip to the grocery store. (Say it with us: All the gear, all the time!) According to the National Hig...

After answering countless calls, chats, and e-mails from customers about Bluetooth communicators, and paying close attention to standout performers, RevZilla, an expert-driven video resource provid...

Picking the right gear is really important, but it doesn’t have to be an overly complicated task. In fact, there are lots of great options for high performance gear that will protect your body with...

Over the last four years, Vanessa Ruck, also known to her thousands of followers across the world as @TheGirlOnABike, has explored the world – both on and off-road – always equipped with her Cardo ...

Whatever your reasons for riding, there’s one thing that’s for sure: You’ll need to learn the basics of how to drive a motorcycle first. Here, we’ll show you the most important elements of driving ...

Mileage is something that a buyer will usually consider when purchasing any vehicle. Most people know that a car with 200,000 miles on it is probably headed for the junkyard soon—but what about a m...

We are proud to have supported the winner of the ‘Original by Motul’ class at the 2021 Dakar, working with Arunas Gelazninkas during his preparation and training for the iconic – and arduous – race...

There’s no height requirement for riding a motorcycle, and folks who are a little lower to the ground can have just as much fun tearing up the roads and talking smack on their motorcycle intercoms ...

Each motorcycle brand has plenty of reasons to love it because each makes at least a few truly awesome motorcycles. And each is known for different types of bikes, different visual stylings and dif...

1. Skip the fuel additives and fancy tricks. First, a tip that will help you avoid being ripped off: There are fuel additives and other gadgets that say they’ll help improve your gas mileage. Unfo...

If you’re planning on heading to the dealership for a trade-in, or you’re about to put your motorcycle on Craigslist or another classified site, it’s crucial to do your research first to determine ...

1. Start with plenty of research.  The better you know your bike and its value, the more effectively you can set its price. Start by looking at a used motorcycle price guide and use sites like K...

1. Crash Bars/Engine Guards/Frame Sliders Crash bars (also called engine guards or frame sliders) are metal bars that mount onto your bike’s frame and help keep its most important parts safe in ...

Most important things in our lives need maintenance. A kitchen won’t stay clean by itself, a home needs periodic maintenance to remain livable and a car requires (among other things) regular oil an...

Motorcyclists need to carry stuff, too. You might be heading out for your weekly grocery run, scooping up a sweet Craigslist deal or grabbing that last-minute birthday present for your significant ...

Your motorcycle’s tires are among the most important parts of the bike. The size, tread and performance ratings of the tires on your bike will have a huge impact on how your bike handles. But to le...

Source: Kaponia Aliaksei/Shutterstock  Women are an increasingly large share of the motorcycle market. Every day, more women find the joy of two wheels and a revved-up engine, and motorcycle manuf...

Source: Nestor Rizhniak/Shutterstock So, you’ve got it in your head to buy a motorcycle. Maybe it’s your first motorcycle ever, or maybe you’ve been saving up and looking for something new to ride...

That said, it’s important not to let excitement get the better of you when you’re selecting your first motorcycle. Riding a motorcycle safely means knowing your abilities and choosing a bike that w...

1. Motorcycle Mechanic Many of the most passionate motorcycle enthusiasts choose to express their love in the garage. Whether it’s a dealership shop with a steady stream of warranty work or a cust...

There’s no doubt that motorcycle cinema helped create the motorcycle culture we have today. What’s more, the cinema and the motorcycle continue to define each other as new films enter the canon. Lo...

Specifically, they know that taking a few minutes to inspect your bike before you get on the road is a must. This process is important no matter what type of motorcycle you ride and no matter your ...

What Is Lane Splitting?  Lane splitting is the practice of riding a motorcycle in the spaces between rows of stopped or slow-moving traffic (an area referred to as “the channel”). It’s always done...