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Ask RideApart: What Bike Should I Buy For My Commute?

Ask RideApart: What Bike Should I Buy For My Commute?

Wherein we help our pal Bernardo from Guadalajara choose his next ride.

By Jason Marker 21 October 2022

Ask RideApart: Explaining Motorcycle Armor

Ask RideApart: Explaining Motorcycle Armor

The standard might be complicated, but safety isn't.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 09 June 2022

How to Fix 5 Common Issues on Older Bikes

How to Fix 5 Common Issues on Older Bikes

Keep your old ride in tip-top shape.

By Paul Leonard 14 February 2022

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Ask RideApart: Are There Motorcycle Snow Tires?

Ask RideApart: Are There Motorcycle Snow Tires?

There are, and here's why you'd want them.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 11 January 2022

What Do You Know Now That You Wish You Knew When You Started Riding?

What Do You Know Now That You Wish You Knew When You Started Riding?

I Ask(ed) RideApart: A true story!

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 15 December 2021

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What's The Difference Between Chain, Belt, And Shaft Drive?

What's The Difference Between Chain, Belt, And Shaft Drive?

Each has its ups and downs.

By Justin Hughes 21 February 2021

Ask RideApart: Should I Repair My Gear Instead Of Buying New?

Ask RideApart: Should I Repair My Gear Instead Of Buying New?

There's no single answer, but here's what you need to think about.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 12 January 2021

5 Cold Weather Riding Tips

5 Cold Weather Riding Tips

Cold hands, warm engine.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 30 December 2020

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Ask RideApart: How Can I Anticipate Braking?

Ask RideApart: How Can I Anticipate Braking?

The key to avoiding a crash is to not be there when it happens.

By Justin Hughes 12 December 2020

Ask RideApart: How Do I Store My Bike For Winter?

Ask RideApart: How Do I Store My Bike For Winter?

Brace yourself: winter is coming

By Justin Hughes 25 October 2020

How To Make Any Motorcycle Work For Shorter Riders

How To Make Any Motorcycle Work For Shorter Riders

Being vertically challenged doesn't mean you can only ride a short bike.

By Justin Hughes 09 August 2020

Ask RideApart: How Do I Respond To A Motorcycle Crash?

Ask RideApart: How Do I Respond To A Motorcycle Crash?

When the worst happens.

By Sabrina Giacomini 29 July 2020

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Here Are 5 Motorcycle Riding Habits That Could Save Your Life

Here Are 5 Motorcycle Riding Habits That Could Save Your Life

Some easy-to-learn skills that could save your neck.

By Sabrina Giacomini 27 July 2020

Ask RideApart: What To Do With Old Helmets?

Ask RideApart: What To Do With Old Helmets?

Here are a few ideas.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 15 July 2020

Ask RideApart: Do Motorcycles Still Have Traffic Light Problems?

Ask RideApart: Do Motorcycles Still Have Traffic Light Problems?

Do they turn green, or remain red for all eternity?

By Justin Hughes 11 July 2020

Ask RideApart: What's Considered High/Low Mileage On A Used Motorcycle?

Ask RideApart: What's Considered High/Low Mileage On A Used Motorcycle?

Look past the odometer when you're buying a used bike

By Zac Kurylyk 17 June 2020

Ask RideApart: Can I Buy A Hayabusa If I’m A Beginner

Ask RideApart: Can I Buy A Hayabusa If I’m A Beginner

Short answer: yes, but there are tons of reasons why you shouldn’t.

By Enrico Punsalang 07 June 2020

Ask RideApart: How Do I Start Riding a Motorcycle?

Ask RideApart: How Do I Start Riding a Motorcycle?

Here's how you take the leap from motorcycle fan to motorcycle rider.

By Justin Hughes 30 May 2020

Ask RideApart: What’s The Best All-Round Motorcycle?

Ask RideApart: What’s The Best All-Round Motorcycle?

Jack of all trades, master of nothing?

By Enrico Punsalang 23 May 2020

Ask RideApart: Can You Jump Start A Bike Battery With A Car?

Ask RideApart: Can You Jump Start A Bike Battery With A Car?

There are many opinions, but we found a definitive answer.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 18 May 2020

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5 Ways To Buy A Motorcycle Under $1,000

5 Ways To Buy A Motorcycle Under $1,000

Alex Simmons shares five ways you can get on two wheels for dirt cheap.

By Justin Hughes 17 May 2020

Ask RideApart: What’s The Range Of An Electric Motorcycle?

Ask RideApart: What’s The Range Of An Electric Motorcycle?

Want the short or the long answer?

By Sabrina Giacomini 11 May 2020

Ask RideApart: Is It Bad To Use Higher Octane Gasoline Than Recommended?

Ask RideApart: Is It Bad To Use Higher Octane Gasoline Than Recommended?

Go high, you'll fly, go low, it'll blow.

By Zac Kurylyk 01 May 2020

Learn How To Clean Your Rusty Old Tank The Cheap And Easy Way With Common Motor

Learn How To Clean Your Rusty Old Tank The Cheap And Easy Way With Common Motor

Wash that rust right outta your tank.

By Jason Marker 24 April 2020