The Latest Breaking News from RideApart

When you have a clear vision for what you want to accomplish, it's immensely rewarding to watch it all come together. And that's true even if it's someone else's vision and you're observing it from the sidelines, because that clarity shines through.

Manufacturers are working hard to make their bikes more efficient, whether through better combustion tech, aerodynamics, or weight reduction. But with tightening emissions standards and rising fuel costs, many brands are going electric.

Think back to when you were a kid. Do you remember those old Choose Your Own Adventure books? The ones where you could pick a detail, jump to a specific page in the book, and continue on following the story after you'd chosen what to do. For a while there,…

Alpinestars has just raised the bar for motorcycle gear with the new Tech-Air 5 Plasma, a next-generation airbag vest designed to be sleeker, more adaptable, and compatible with nearly any riding discipline. Unlike traditional airbag systems that are integrated into specific jackets or require bulky external modules, the Tech-Air 5…

Some motorcycles are statements of performance, others are statements of style. The BMW R12, with its blend of retro charm and modern engineering, leans toward the latter. It’s a machine that harks back to the golden age of motorcycling while maintaining contemporary rideability.

For years, Kawasaki’s Ninja 1000 was the go-to sport-tourer for riders who wanted a fast yet comfortable machine that didn’t stray too far into either supersport or adventure territory. It wasn’t the sharpest knife in the drawer, but it was balanced, practical, and—most importantly—fun. Now, for 2025, it has evolved…

I've said this before, I'll say it again, and I'll say it right to the face of the owner, but the Tesla Cybertruck isn't a real truck. It's a garbage can on wheels. And a garbage can that breaks a lot, can't actually tow, haul, or do any real truck…

This has been a weird snowmobile season here in Utah. The weather has fluctuated from spring-like temperatures to dumping feet of snow on what feels like a weekly basis. As I write this, it'll be around 50 degrees today. But tomorrow, well, the current forecast says 2-feet of fresh powder.…

There are custom bikes out there that make perfect sense—purpose-built machines designed for a specific job. And then there are bikes like this: a supercharged, 400-horsepower Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR that has absolutely no business existing.

[UPDATE March 13, 2025: The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) issued a call to exclude the entire motorcycle category from the trade war. ACEM Secretary General said, "Whilst we recognize the need for a balanced response to trade disputes, motorcycles should not become collateral damage in broader trade conflicts.…

Right before I got tipped off to this story, I was watching a Stark Varg get whipped so hard, I thought the rider was going to land backwards off the jump. I mean, what the folks running Starks are doing right now is nothing short of reinventing the tail whip.…