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When you hear the words "bike build off," what goes through your mind? Do you instantly picture lots of sparks (both figurative and literal) flying, as machinists and fabricators do their thing and create crazy, one-off parts to fit to their machines? Maybe a few loving, extreme closeups of wrenches…

There's something eminently admirable about a tasty, capable middleweight motorcycle, isn't there? Sure, it's the superbikes and CVOs that turn heads, among both riders and non-riders alike. And conversely, depending on where you live, it's the small-displacement machines (and maxi-scooters) that are the everyday workhorses.

There's no denying that inflation has caused the powersports market to contract. Nearly every brand is reeling from lower consumer confidence, as well as stagnant wages and the dollar just not being worth what it once was. And the brands playing in the premium market have suffered the worst portions…

Nostalgia sells. It always has, and the motorcycle market is no exception. The so-called "retro tax" is alive and well—just look at all the café racers, scramblers, and sportbikes with classic styling that command a premium over their more "vanilla" counterparts. Why? Because motorcycles are emotional machines. If pure practicality…

It’s no secret that the electric two-wheeler market has been absolutely flooded with startups over the past few years. Every other month, some new brand pops up promising to revolutionize the industry with a high-performance EV bike. But in that sea of vaporware and overhyped concepts, one company has managed…

If you follow international motorcycle news, then you know it can be a two-edged sword at times. Honestly, that's kind of true if you follow automotive news, as well.

Don't drink and drive, folks. Don't drink and ride. Don't drink and, well, do anything other than stare at a bonfire and contemplate life. And don't, and I mean don't, drink, drive, and then pick a fight with a game warden just trying to do their job. It's not only…

It's tiny, it's yellow, and it's a distinctly vintage hatchback. No, it's not a Mini; it's a Honda N600 from the early 1970s. Originally, it came with a tiny little 600cc-ish kei car engine that, on a good day, under ideal conditions, made about 40 entire horsepower. 

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,…