Why Imperfect Old Motorcycles Are the Antidote To AI Nonsense Hands-on and handmade beats the hell out of push-button AI slop every day, 365 days of the year, 7 days a week, and it's how we save ourselves. By Janaki Jitchotvisut Positions - May 6 -
Harley-Davidson Thinks It Can Quadruple Profits Even As Dealerships Close And Sales Plummet Harley-Davidson's sales have been in freefall for decades now, as older generations stopped buying new motorcycles, and younger generations don't want or can't afford the Motor Co.'s offerings. So color us surprised when the new CEO announced his intent to quadruple profitability in less than five years. By Jonathon Klein Positions - May 6 -
Youth EV Dirt Bike Safety Doesn't Exist; Parents Are To Blame While the future of motorcycling is safe thanks to youth-focused EV dirt bikes, the parents buying these machines aren't teaching their children to be safe riders. Parents need to step up before lawmakers make them illegal. By Jonathon Klein Safety - May 5 -
Europe's Motorcycle Industry Went Into Overdrive This Year. Or Did It? ACEM data reveals strong Q1 2026 growth led by Germany, Spain, and Italy as pent-up demand is released. By Enrico Punsalang Data Deep Dives - Apr 25 -
We Have Ducati Because The Allies Flattened The Hell Out of Its Ammunition Factory in WWII Ducati is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, but the company only started making motorcycles because Allied bombers destroyed its factory. By Justin W Coffey Motorcycle History - Apr 24 -
This Chinese Superbike Copied The Copy… And Then Added A Ton Of Technology Guruma’s 1000 RR mirrors QJMotor and MV Agusta influences but adds "AI-driven" rider assistance, and a bunch of other supposed tech features. By Enrico Punsalang Positions - Apr 22 -
Utah Motorcycle Riders, Lane Filtering Is Next On The List To Be Outlawed Both ape hangers and lane filtering are on deck to be outlawed and positioned as legal infractions if you have or engage in either one. Let's dive in. By Janaki Jitchotvisut Explainers - Apr 20 -
This EV Dirt Bike Startup Just Tripled Revenue, And Went Profitable Stark Future reports 212% YoY growth and EBITDA profitability as demand for its Varg electric motorcycle surges globally. By Enrico Punsalang Data Deep Dives - Apr 19 -
Is The Triumph Bonneville About To Get Smaller And A Whole Lot Cheaper? Triumph’s Bonneville 350 has been spotted testing in India as GST rules push KTM and others toward smaller engines. By Enrico Punsalang Positions - Apr 18 -
You Can Totally 3D Print Those Hard-To-Find Replacement Motorcycle Pieces Now That vintage bike with the cracked intake boots that the OEM stopped making 20 years ago? Guess what, it won't cost you a kidney to fix. By Janaki Jitchotvisut Positions - Apr 15 -
This Fire Department Added An E-Bike Rescue Team To Its Ranks, We Found Out More To say that the Los Angeles Fire Department regularly has its hands full is an understatement. Can a new e-bike initiative help? By Janaki Jitchotvisut Interviews - Apr 9 -
Kawasaki Should Build a KLE R, And Here's How I'd Do It The new Kawasaki KLE500 is a fine entry-level off-road motorcycle. But the bones are there for something way wilder. I want a KLE R, and here's how I'd personally do it. By Jonathon Klein Explainers - Apr 8 -
Royal Enfield's First Electric Motorcycle Specs Are Here, What Do You Think? Once you're done taking in that sculpted magnesium battery case and those girder forks, have a look at what the numbers say on paper. By Janaki Jitchotvisut Explainers - Apr 8 -
Being Bought By Private Equity Was “The Best Thing That Could Happen” To Dainese, Says CEO Angel Sanchez In a world where private equity means a death knell for a brand, Dainese’s CEO Angel Sanchez sits down with RideApart and sets the record straight for his company, and lays out the future for the motorcycle gear behemoth. By Jonathon Klein Interviews - Apr 7 -
The Best Time to Start Commuting On a Motorcycle Is Right Now, And Here's Why With the cost of living growing ever higher, riding to work can save both money, sanity, and possibly even more than you realize. By Janaki Jitchotvisut Positions - Apr 7 -
Can This Geolocation App Help Rescuers Find and Help You In An Emergency? A group of snowmobilers was out in a rural area having fun, when one of them needed medical attention. This phone app reportedly helped. By Janaki Jitchotvisut Positions - Apr 6
Honda’s Biggest Flex Isn’t Its Superbikes, It’s Selling 500K Bikes In One Month Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India posts an impressive 29% March surge as FY2026 sales reach 6.37 million units. By Enrico Punsalang Data Deep Dives - Apr 3 -
This Weird Kawasaki Patent Might Shape The Future Of Powersports Hydrogen storage challenges have got Kawasaki's engineers thinking, and could shape the future of powersports. By Enrico Punsalang Positions - Apr 2 -
Did Honda Just Resurrect Its Screaming 400cc Inline-Four Legend? The return of the 400cc four-cylinder platform shows how Honda is blending heritage with new tech like its E-Clutch system. By Enrico Punsalang Positions - Apr 1 -
AI Is Hallucinating Entire Motorcycle Safety Courses Now, And It's Very Dumb It's never been more important to use your critical thinking skills when you're assessing things on the Internet, especially if you're excited. By Janaki Jitchotvisut Rants - Mar 31 -
Your Next Motorcycle Might Already Be Outdated Even Before You Buy It Quick design and mechanical updates from brands like Kove could change how riders view ownership and long-term value of today's motorcycles. By Enrico Punsalang Positions - Mar 26 -
I Went To The Mint 400 Off-Road Race For The First Time, And It Had Something For Everyone There's a camaraderie and an accessibility that's difficult to match at the Mint 400 off-road race, especially as our world gets more siloed off behind all our screens. By Janaki Jitchotvisut Experiences - Mar 23 -
AI-Defined Motorcycles Or Just Software With A Buzzword? Matter's idea embraces the shift to software-defined vehicles, wrapped in AI branding that may be more marketing than substance. By Enrico Punsalang Positions - Mar 20 -
Harley-Davidson’s Workforce Keeps Shrinking, Is It Time For The Company To Adapt? Harley-Davidson plans a "strategic reset" to cut costs and address declining motorcycle demand. Can it finally turn things around? By Enrico Punsalang Positions - Mar 19 -
