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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...

If you’re interested in starting off-road riding, this guide is for you. We’ll talk about how to choose the right motorcycle for off-roading, essential technique adjustments you’ll need to make and...

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...

Did you know that the word "moped" comes from blending "motor" and "pedal"? Or that scooters have been favorites among city commuters since the 1900s? These two-wheelers may look similar at first g...

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...

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...