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Hill Climbing, Going Uphill Since 1897

Hill Climbing, Going Uphill Since 1897

A look at one of the oldest motorized competitions in history

By Sabrina Giacomini Sep 17, 2018

Cycleweird Short: The Suzuki Hayabusa Sport Concept

Cycleweird Short: The Suzuki Hayabusa Sport Concept

That time some Suzuki engineers got all hopped up on sake and pocky and slapped a 'Busa mill in a featherweight, gullwing racecar

By Motor1.com Staff Sep 13, 2018

Motorcycle History

Business in the Front: Rise of the Telescopic Fork

Business in the Front: Rise of the Telescopic Fork

First the girder replaced the leaf spring, then the telescoping fork came and stole the girder's crown away

By Todd Ethridge Sep 11, 2018

Small Bike Rescue: 1974 Honda CB200

Small Bike Rescue: 1974 Honda CB200

There's a tiny new horse kicking in my stall and I can't wait to ride it

By Jason Marker Sep 10, 2018

Orson Welles Returns to the Silver Screen after 30 Years

Orson Welles Returns to the Silver Screen after 30 Years

Orson Welles was cinematographic mastermind, so much so that he will release his last movie 30 years after his death

By Sabrina Giacomini Sep 10, 2018

Suzuki Teases Katana Ahead of 2018 Intermot

Suzuki Teases Katana Ahead of 2018 Intermot

We're one step closer to seeing a glorious comeback

By Sabrina Giacomini Sep 06, 2018

150,000 Visitors Flocked to Milwaukee for H-D's 115th Anniversary

150,000 Visitors Flocked to Milwaukee for H-D's 115th Anniversary

Brew City's black and orange party gave the local economy a boost

By RideApart Staff Sep 06, 2018

Jared Mees Wins Another Flat Track Championship

Jared Mees Wins Another Flat Track Championship

Jared Mees clinched his fifth consecutive Grand National Championship—second aboard Indian's FTR750—at this year's running of the Springfield Mile.

By RideApart Staff Sep 05, 2018

Five Used Adventure Bikes for Under $5,000

Five Used Adventure Bikes for Under $5,000

Adventure bikes will go pretty much anywhere you want to go. They are versatile and usually easy to ride on. We dug out 5 awesome dual sports for under 5k.

By Sabrina Giacomini Sep 05, 2018

Motorcycle History

Business in the Front: Forks, Girders, and Springs

Business in the Front: Forks, Girders, and Springs

What's a girder front end? Why do bikes have telescopic forks? Why are springers a thing? Todd answers all these questions and more in his new column.

By Todd Ethridge Sep 04, 2018

Harley's 115th Anniversary: The Milwaukee Party

Harley's 115th Anniversary: The Milwaukee Party

Harley-Davidson brought the 115th Anniversary celebrations to its hometown of Milwaukee for the long weekend. Here's a look at what went down.

By RideApart Staff Sep 04, 2018

Toronto Motorcycle Film Festival: Lights! Camera! Braaap!

Toronto Motorcycle Film Festival: Lights! Camera! Braaap!

Looking for some good bike movies? Look no further than the second annual Toronto Motorcycle Film Festival. This year with Rollie Free and Hill Climbing!

By Sophia Vassiliadis Aug 31, 2018

No Mixed Signals in Royal Enfield's New Classic 350

No Mixed Signals in Royal Enfield's New Classic 350

What do you get when you dress up a Royal Enfield Classic 350 in a uniform? You get the milspec Classic Signals 350, a special edition with new ABS.

By RideApart Staff Aug 30, 2018

History of the Superbike: The 70s Icons

History of the Superbike: The 70s Icons

Check out this awesome short documentary that takes a look at the original superbikes from the 70s and their story.

By Sabrina Giacomini Aug 29, 2018

"Run What You Brung" at Burnout Festival

The first edition of Norton Motorcycle's Burnout Festival is happening this weekend at Donington Hall in the UK and a flight of activities is on the menu.

By RideApart Staff Aug 29, 2018

That Motorcycle Column: The Same but Different

That Motorcycle Column: The Same but Different

Is Harley on the right track to becoming the new Harley-Davidson? Can the company compete in this brave new world of diversity and inclusiveness?

By Peter Jones Aug 29, 2018

Motorcycle History

Ask RideApart: What Was the First Motorcycle Ever Built

Ask RideApart: What Was the First Motorcycle Ever Built

A faithful reader reached out to ask us about the very first motorcycle ever built and we fell down the motorcycle history rabbit hole.

By RideApart Staff Aug 28, 2018

Motorcycle History

Five Awesome Classic Motorcycles for Under $5,000

Five Awesome Classic Motorcycles for Under $5,000

Want a classic motorcycle but don't have a five or six-digit budget? No problem! You, too, can ride a piece of history on a tight budget.

By Todd Ethridge Aug 28, 2018

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