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HFL Blue Monday: Your Worst Ride

Blue Monday: Your Worst Ride

Riding is always awesome, but sometimes it's not as awesome as we'd like. What's the worst ride you've ever had?
By Chris Cope Jan 15 2018
Gear Shoei Unveils Neotec II Helmet

Shoei Unveils Neotec II Helmet

One of the best helmets for long-distance touring and commuting just got better.
By Chris Cope Jan 10 2018
Ask RideApart Ask RideApart: Advice on Beginner Sportbikes

Ask RideApart: Advice on Beginner Sportbikes

Which 300cc sportbike is best for carrying a passenger? The Yamaha R3. Kawasaki Ninja 300, or Honda CBR300R?
By Chris Cope Jan 8 2018
Ask RideApart Is a Harley-Davidson Breakout a Good First Bike?

Is a Harley-Davidson Breakout a Good First Bike?

A reader gets in touch to ask whether one of Harley's more popular Softail models is a good choice for a first bike.
By Chris Cope Jan 3 2018
News Harley-Davidson Trademarks the Bronx

Harley-Davidson Trademarks the Bronx

Harley has apparently trademarked the name of one of NYC's five boroughs. But why?
By Chris Cope Dec 15 2017
News How to Save Motorcycling in 5 Easy Steps

How to Save Motorcycling in 5 Easy Steps

A recent report tries to get a sense of how to save motorcycling in the United States. And there's more to it than just appealing to Millennials.
By Chris Cope Dec 13 2017
Gear New Dainese Settantadue Line is All Kinds of Sexy

New Dainese Settantadue Line is All Kinds of Sexy

Dainese goes back to its roots with a collection of staylish, retro-inspired gear to drool over.
By Chris Cope Dec 13 2017
Gear Gear Review: Harley-Davidson Sully 3-in-1 Jacket

Gear Review: Harley-Davidson Sully 3-in-1 Jacket

We've spent several months and several hundred miles putting the Harley-Davidson Sully 3-in-1 convertible mesh jacket to the test.
By Chris Cope Nov 30 2017
News Royal Enfield Himalayan Coming to North America

Royal Enfield Himalayan Coming to North America

Royal Enfield's single-cylinder dual-sport is coming to North America, and it's got a pretty nice price tag.
By Chris Cope Nov 20 2017
News Indian Motorcycle Kit Promises MOAR POWER

Indian Motorcycle Kit Promises MOAR POWER

Indian unveils a performance kit designed to get more than 100 hp from its big cruisers and baggers.
By Chris Cope Nov 18 2017
News Norton Set to Unveil 650cc Parallel Twins

Norton Set to Unveil 650cc Parallel Twins

Iconic British brand Norton seems to be on the cusp of a very exciting period in its resurrected history.
By Chris Cope Nov 16 2017
EICMA Davida Reveals Awesome Full-Face Koura Helmet

Davida Reveals Awesome Full-Face Koura Helmet

The United Kingdom's only helmet maker releases its first ever full-face helmet.
By Chris Cope Nov 8 2017
EICMA Royal Enfield Rolls Out Two Twin-Powered Motorcycles

Royal Enfield Rolls Out Two Twin-Powered Motorcycles

Royal Enfield rolls into the present with two gorgeous parallel twin-powered bikes that lovingly emulate the past.
By Chris Cope Nov 8 2017
EICMA KTM 790 Duke Finally Arrives; 790 Adventure R Teased

KTM 790 Duke Finally Arrives; 790 Adventure R Teased

KTM rolls out the first bike to use its all-new parallel twin engine, and promises another is on the way.
By Chris Cope Nov 8 2017
EICMA Kawasaki Unveils Supercharged Sport Tourer

Kawasaki Unveils Supercharged Sport Tourer

When you want to be somewhere and you want to be there right now: the new and insane 197hp supercharged sport tourer.
By Chris Cope Nov 7 2017
EICMA The Gold Wing Killer? BMW Introduces K 1600 Grand America

The Gold Wing Killer? BMW Introduces K 1600 Grand America

Look at that, they even painted it gold!
By Chris Cope Nov 7 2017
EICMA Honda’s Neo Sports Cafe Revealed as CB1000R

Honda’s Neo Sports Cafe Revealed as CB1000R

The venerable CB1000R is reborn with a new look and a lot more power. Find out when it will be arriving in dealerships.
By Chris Cope Nov 7 2017
EICMA Indian Tortures Us All by Unveiling FTR1200 Custom

Indian Tortures Us All by Unveiling FTR1200 Custom

Indian tortures every rider wanting an American-made naked by revealing a one-off custom bike built around the Scout engine.
By Chris Cope Nov 7 2017
EICMA Triumph ‘Transforms’ Tiger Range

Triumph ‘Transforms’ Tiger Range

Explorer gets a new name; bells, whistles added to both displacements.
By Chris Cope Nov 7 2017
EICMA Harley-Davidson Sport Glide Returns After 25-Year Absence

Harley-Davidson Sport Glide Returns After 25-Year Absence

Harley rolls out a ninth member of the Softail family. Or should we say ninth and tenth, considering its chameleon nature?
By Chris Cope Nov 7 2017
EICMA Michelin Announces New Road 5 Sport Touring Tire

Michelin Announces New Road 5 Sport Touring Tire

Many riders feel the Michelin Pilot Road 4 tire is the best ever. Michelin says it's just made one that's even better.
By Chris Cope Nov 6 2017
EICMA Ducati Goes Big With New Scrambler 1100

Ducati Goes Big With New Scrambler 1100

The long-rumored "big" Scrambler is here, with Ducati breathing new life into an old Monster engine.
By Chris Cope Nov 5 2017
News KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Coming to United States

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Coming to United States

CARB documents reveal road-focused adventure bike on its way.
By Chris Cope Oct 31 2017
00:30 EICMA Triumph Teases New Tiger

Triumph Teases New Tiger

All-new adventure machine (machines?) to debut at EICMA.
By Chris Cope Oct 27 2017
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