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When did you first figure out that you were a rider? Me, I didn't realize it at first. As I've told you in the past, I didn't learn to ride motorcycles as a kid (not even dirt bikes, to adult-me's later regret). I also didn't learn to ride bicycles super…

Not too long ago, Hero MotoCorp was just another name in India’s commuter bike scene—building small, cheap, and ultra-reliable workhorses that ruled the streets. But fast forward to today, and this once-obscure brand is rubbing elbows with some of the biggest names in the industry. The rapid growth of India's…

If there’s one bike that embodies the golden era of superbike racing, it’s the Honda RVF750 RC45. Built when Honda’s engineers had full creative control, the RC45 wasn’t just another homologation special—it was an engineering masterpiece. And this particular example? It’s not just any RC45; it’s a battle-scarred warrior with…

Helmets are more than just safety gear. They’re a statement, a piece of a rider’s identity, and in many cases, an extension of their personality. The motorcycle helmet industry has evolved beyond just engineering advancements, venturing into the world of art, culture, and self-expression. 

Yamaha Motors Japan recently announced plans to offer a new Ténéré 700 Low option at the end of March 2025. That's great news for customers in Japan, because it's generally good news when more Low and Tall seat options are available. I'm not a marketing wonk, but to my mind, the…

To paraphrase the great Three 6 Mafia, "It's hard out here for an electric motorcycle company." In the interim years, we've seen countless startups and OGs fall, and all for different reasons. Whether it's due to a lack of funding or lackluster sales, behind-the-scenes tomfoolery, or parasitic acquisition, the number…

If you don't at least entertain ways to justifiably add cheap vehicles to your garage, are you can you even call yourself a gearhead? Whether it's seeing if the world's cheapest electric pit bike might be something to invest in or if building a Hayabusa-powered buggy with a cheap Chinese…

Listen, I know what you're thinking. But it's true; you really can buy a brand new 2025 model year Porsche for under US $20,000! As a matter of fact, you can actually choose from one of seven entire models in the brand's current lineup for that amount of cold, hard…

Decades ago, homes were affordable. You could work a single job and pay for a modestly nice place to hang your hat. And most families could afford such a home on a single salary, meaning one person could theoretically stay at home and either not work, pursue a passion project,…