Jim Downs

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Long Term Review: 2016 Ram Promaster Cargo 1500

Long Term Review: 2016 Ram Promaster Cargo 1500

Long Term Review: 2016 Ram Promaster Cargo 1500

All the space in the world and comfort, too.

By Jim Downs 01 July 2016

Why Wearing Racing Leathers on Public Roads May be a Bad Idea

Why Wearing Racing Leathers on Public Roads May be a Bad Idea

Why Wearing Racing Leathers on Public Roads May be a Bad Idea

Why Wearing Racing Leathers on Public Roads May Be a Bad Idea There is probably no safer riding attire than a one-piece leather racing suit.

By Jim Downs 24 June 2016

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Cycleweird: The History Of The Monowheel

Cycleweird: The History Of The Monowheel

Cycleweird: The History Of The Monowheel

Two wheels good, one wheel... okay?

By Jim Downs 16 June 2016

First Ride: 2017 Suzuki SV650A

First Ride: 2017 Suzuki SV650A

First Ride: 2017 Suzuki SV650A

The Return of the Suzuki SV650. Since 1999 the...

By Jim Downs 09 June 2016

2016 Africa Twin - Ride Review Video

2016 Africa Twin - Ride Review Video

2016 Africa Twin - Ride Review Video

All it's cracked up to be?

By Jim Downs 30 May 2016

Kawasaki KLR Water Crossing? Video of the Day

Kawasaki KLR Water Crossing? Video of the Day

Kawasaki KLR Water Crossing? Video of the Day

Kawasaki KLR Water Crossing? Video of the DayWater crossings can be exciting, splashy affairs that make for good video and photos. A mishandled...

By Jim Downs 24 May 2016

World's First 3D-Printed Motorcycle — Get yours for $55,000

World's First 3D-Printed Motorcycle — Get yours for $55,000

World's First 3D-Printed Motorcycle — Get yours for $55,000

World's First 3D-Printed Motorcycle — Get yours for $55,000 World's First 3D Printed Motorcycle Get yours for only $55,000 APWorks, a subsidiary of...

By Jim Downs 23 May 2016

Motor1.com Acquires Leading Motorcycle Digital Platform RideApart.com

Motor1.com Acquires Leading Motorcycle Digital Platform RideApart.com

Motor1.com Acquires Leading Motorcycle Digital Platform RideApart.com

Motor1.com Acquires Leading Motorcycle Digital Platform RideApart.comMotor1.com Acquires Leading Motorcycle Digital Platform RideApart.com MIAMI –...

By Jim Downs 20 May 2016

2016 ADV Motorcycle Shootout - VIDEO REVIEW

2016 ADV Motorcycle Shootout - VIDEO REVIEW

2016 ADV Motorcycle Shootout - VIDEO REVIEW

We put the Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro, Honda Africa Twin, KTM 1190 Adventure and BMW R1200GS to the ultimate ADV motorcycle shootout.

By Jim Downs 17 May 2016

Amphibious Motorcycle Side Car — Video of the Day

Amphibious Motorcycle Side Car — Video of the Day

Amphibious Motorcycle Side Car — Video of the Day

It's not so simple to know for certain which contemporary ideas will take hold and which will be relegated to amusing engineering missteps.

By Jim Downs 26 April 2016

Bike v Dog + Giant Truck - Video of the Day

Bike v Dog + Giant Truck - Video of the Day

Bike v Dog + Giant Truck - Video of the Day

Bike v Dog + Giant Truck - Video of the DayA good friend and expert rider once said, "Everything is great, until it's not." That bit of wisdom...

By Jim Downs 18 April 2016

Pirelli Diablo Rosso III Sportbike Tire - Motorland Aragon Track Tested

Pirelli Diablo Rosso III Sportbike Tire - Motorland Aragon Track Tested

Pirelli Diablo Rosso III Sportbike Tire - Motorland Aragon Track Tested

Pirelli's new Supersport tire delivers race-like performance for the aggressive street rider.

By Jim Downs 13 April 2016

Not Your Everyday Motorcycle Review — Family Dirt Day

Not Your Everyday Motorcycle Review — Family Dirt Day

Not Your Everyday Motorcycle Review — Family Dirt Day

RideApart's first annual Family Dirt Day included great rides, new experiences, and a run-in with the law..

By Jim Downs 21 March 2016

Rampaging Elephant Destroys Motorcycles

Rampaging Elephant Destroys Motorcycles

Rampaging Elephant Destroys Motorcycles

Video of the Day

By Jim Downs 04 March 2016

KAWASAKI Z125 PRO - COMING TO AMERICA

KAWASAKI Z125 PRO - COMING TO AMERICA

KAWASAKI Z125 PRO - COMING TO AMERICA

That's right. The Kawasaki Z125 Pro is bound for the US of A.

By Jim Downs 04 March 2016

Motocross Vs Soccer - Video of the Day

Motocross Vs Soccer - Video of the Day

Motocross Vs Soccer - Video of the Day

The Motocross Vs Soccer head-to-head you never knew you needed to see!

By Jim Downs 01 March 2016

2016 Honda Grom - Choose Your Own Adventure Video

2016 Honda Grom - Choose Your Own Adventure Video

2016 Honda Grom - Choose Your Own Adventure Video

2016 Honda Grom - Choose Your Own Adventure Video The Clutcher - and a Good Look at the 2016 Honda Grom's new look. If you ever wondered how you...

By Jim Downs 26 February 2016

for a man's ride. HONDA - Video

for a man's ride. HONDA - Video

for a man's ride. HONDA - Video

"for a man's ride, HONDA." The slogan that somehow never caught on... VIDEO.

By Jim Downs 18 February 2016

First Ride: 2016 Ducati XDiavel

First Ride: 2016 Ducati XDiavel

First Ride: 2016 Ducati XDiavel

It's devilish fun.

By Jim Downs 15 February 2016

Land Speed Racing Ride-Along - Video

Land Speed Racing Ride-Along - Video

Land Speed Racing Ride-Along - Video

Bonneville may be in jeopardy, but that hasn't stopped the pursuit of record-setting land speed racing.

By Jim Downs 08 February 2016

Epic Dune Jump, "Oh, Sh!t" - Video of the Day

Epic Dune Jump, "Oh, Sh!t" - Video of the Day

Epic Dune Jump, "Oh, Sh!t" - Video of the Day

The commentary at the end of this epic dune jump video pretty much says it all.

By Jim Downs 20 January 2016

Five 2016 Motorcycles You Can't Buy in the US

Five 2016 Motorcycles You Can't Buy in the US

Five 2016 Motorcycles You Can't Buy in the US

It's sad, but true, here are five 2016 motorcycles US riders can only dream about...for now.

By Jim Downs 15 January 2016

Norton Motorcycle Transformer - Video

Norton Motorcycle Transformer - Video

Norton Motorcycle Transformer - Video

An oldie, but a goodie, the Norton Motorcycle Transformer Video recently resurfaced thanks to our friends at Bike-urious.

By Jim Downs 13 January 2016

Wait For It... Video of the Day

Wait For It... Video of the Day

Wait For It... Video of the Day

Wait For It... Video of the Day"Wait For It..." Video of the Day How people manage to get themselves into destructive parking lot driving situations...

By Jim Downs 12 January 2016

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