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There's long been a debate on whether or not e-bikes are becoming too powerful, too capable, too motorcycle-like. Manufacturers have steadily given them more horsepower, more assistance, and generally blurred the lines between the two classes. Yet, there's always been more distinction between the two than not. 

Usually, when someone tells you they had their pants ripped off it's not a bad thing, and if they managed to get a ride in, well, that's even better. However, if the brand Specialized features anywhere in that series of events, you can guarantee they didn't have a good time.

There’s something brewing in the world of e-mobility—and it’s not just another wave of e-scooters or futuristic superbikes priced like small condos. As cities get tighter and environmental pressure stacks up, the next big thing isn’t necessarily bigger. It might actually be smaller, simpler, and smarter. 

Enthusiasts are kinda weird, aren't we? I say that with all the fondness and recognition possible. I am one, after all, and I love our brand of weirdness.

I may be in the minority, but I tend to treat my gear with wanton abandon. I know, I know, you're supposed to take care of things. But when items or machinery are designed to be "tough," or so the marketing contends, I tend to use that as a justification…

While I adore the go-fast, send-it side-by-sides on the market—things like Can-Am's Maverick R and X3, as well as Polaris' Pro Rs—the world that birthed them isn't the one that we're living in any longer. The world's become much more expensive since the onslaught of sales occurred during the middle…

The motorcycle world is in the middle of a full-blown tech renaissance. From radar-guided cruise control to lean-sensitive everything, today’s bikes are packing more computing power than some laptops. It feels like every month brings a new rider aid, sensor, or aerodynamic widget designed to help us go faster, safer,…

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Trendy, urban motorcycle gear has hit the scenes in a big way these past few years, and Alpinestars' Urban collection deserves a hat tip for being at the forefront of the niche. But Rev'it!'s 2025 Metropolitan Collection means Alpinestars has some competition, and urban, fashion-conscious riders have more choices.