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Jonathon Klein has been riding motorcycles since he was 17, when he snuck home a 1986 Kawasaki Ninja 600 while his parents were on vacation. Since then, he's traveled the globe, riding all manner of machines in far-flung locales. He now resides in the wilds of Utah, loving life, and enjoying watching his kids learn how to ride on their Kawasaki Elektrode.

Articles by Jonathon Klein

Zero Motorcycles Embraces Direct-to-Consumer Sales For EV Dirt Bikes, And That's a Great Decision

In a world where on-road electric motorcycles don't really make sense yet, Zero Motorcycles pivoted hard with the launch of its XE and XB EV dirt bikes. Now, it's pivoting to direct-to-consumer sales for them, and that's a great decision.

Electric Motorcycles - Mar 12 -

KTM Needs You To Buy Its New-Old Motorcycles. How Does Including Its Premium Warranty Sound?

KTM's new-old stock has been a sore spot for years for the company. To address that inventory, the company is now offering all of its 2025 models with its premium 4-year warranty coverage.

Industry - Mar 11 -

This Is The Weirdest Modular Motorcycle Helmet I've Ever Seen. It Gives Mortal Kombat

Airoh's new J110 modular motorcycle helmet transforms from a regular full-face helmet to a quarter helmet, but does so in a way that's not outside the realm of Mortal Kombat.

Helmets - Mar 11 -

'Pawn Stars' Guy Got Into a Motorcycle Wreck, But GoFundMe Is Turning Into a Family Fight

Corey Harrison, son of Rick Harrison, and star of 'Pawn Stars' TV show was in a bad motorcycle wreck recently. A GoFundMe was started, but Corey's dad Rick said he already paid for Corey's hospital bills, starting a family fight.

Moto BS - Mar 10 -

We Need This Motorcycle Camper Trailer Combo To Come to The United States Immediately

A trailer that can also house your rooftop tent, along with three dirt bikes? That's what Offline Campers' Ryder promises, and it needs to come to the States right now.

Off Road - Mar 10 -

CFMoto Just Patented A Polaris Xpedition Killer Side-by-Side

Polaris' Xpedition is one of the brand's best side-by-side models, and CFMoto wants a piece of that pie with this latest patent from the Chinese company.

Patents and Trademarks - Mar 9 -

Scout Motors' New Range Extended EV Truck Doesn't Have Great Towing Capacity, But Neither Do Most EV Trucks

Powersports folks live and die by towing and payload capacity, which means most EV trucks are out of the picture. Scout Motors' new range extender truck was hopefully going to be different, but its CEO just squashed that hope.

News - Mar 9 -

Pretty Much Everyone Just Quit Damon Motorcycles, The Folks Behind The 200 HP EV Superbike

It's been a long and rough road for Damon Motorcycles, the startup EV company that promised a 200-horsepower, 200-mph, 200-mile range EV superbike. And now, the board, CEO, and CFO have quit.

Electric Motorcycles - Mar 9 -

After Using AI In Its Photos, BMW Now Has Robots That'll Likely End Up Build ingMotorcycles

BMW seems to want to be on the forefront of new technologies, including using AI-generated images in its press photo materials. Now the company is touting its use of full-scale humanoid robots, and I'm not sure that's a great idea.

Industry - Mar 7 -

This Indian Motorcycle Company Is Now Bigger Than Yamaha, And That's Big News

TVS is a huge name in India and throughout that portion of the world. But surpassing Yamaha to become the third-largest motorcycle manufacturer is big news.

Industry - Mar 6 -

"We Have to Wait" and See Whether MotoGP's Qatari Race Will Occur, Says Ezpeleta

MotoGP's head honcho, Carmello Ezpeleta, weighed in on whether the series' Middle East-based Qatari race will occur this season due to the ongoing war the US started with Iran, and how it's boiled over to other countries.

MotoGP - Mar 6 -

Father Charged With Felony After Son Stupidly Ran Red Light on an Electric Motorcycle

A 12-year-old's father was charged with both a felony and a misdemeanor after the boy ran a red light on his electric Talaria motorcycle and was hit by a car. They had previously ran afoul of the law the month prior, too.

Electric Motorcycles - Mar 5 -

This Egyptian Army ATV is Actually a Polaris Snowmobile With Wheels and a Machine Gun

Look, you make do with what you have, but what's the point of an ATV-converted Polaris snowmobile in the heat of the Egyptian desert? Other than two-stroke furry.

Snowmobiles - Mar 5 -

Harley-Davidson's Cafe Racer Concept Needs To Be Built, Along With a Smaller Pan America

Harley just brought out a cafe racer concept called the RMCR, and it's what it should be building to ensure its future. That, along with a small entry motorcycle, and a lower-displacement Pan America.

Cruisers - Mar 4 -

Honda Just Partnered With Taylor Sheridan's 6666 Ranch in Texas

One of the largest ranches in Texas, 6666 Ranch is known for its lineage of horses, as well as being owned by 'Yellowstone' creator, Taylor Sheridan. And now, Honda's partnered with the ranch to supply it with its powersport offerings.

ATV - Mar 2 -

Aprilia's MotoGP Bike Skirts The Rules and Makes The Rider a Part of Its Active Aero

Though MotoGP's technical regulations say active aero is banned, Aprilia's clever workaround makes the rider a part of the aero system.

MotoGP - Feb 28 -

Is This The End to the Wyoming Wolf Whacking Case? Cody Roberts Takes Plea Deal and Avoids Prison

In a new twist to the Cody Roberts wolf whacking case that involved the Wyoming resident striking a juvenile predator with his snowmobile, he's apparently taken a plea deal to avoid jail time.

Snowmobiles - Feb 27 -

Is Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Gonna Suck in MotoGP?

All eyes are on Pramac Yamaha's newly acquired multiple World Superbike champion, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu. But early signs are that the champ might not do so hot in his first season in MotoGP.

MotoGP - Feb 26 -

KTM's Newest Superbike Is Barely Out, Yet The Company Is Making It Sharper For The Track

After a long run-up to production, and issues revolving around parts, folks are finally getting KTM's new 990 RC R sportbike into their hands. The company, however, just announced it'll have a track edition, too.

Sportbikes - Feb 26 -

Garmin's inReach Satellite Tech Continues to Save a Lot of People Each Year

I've put my life into Garmin's inReach devices numerous times, as have many others. In the company's annual report, it remains one of the best backcountry rescue tools.

Gear News - Feb 26 -

Utah's Legislature Is Back Trying to Sell Off Your Public Lands

Housing is basically unaffordable for the vast majority of Americans, as wages are stagnant and inflation high. Selling off our public lands to supposedly build affordable housing, however, is the only answer Utah's Legislature can ever come up with.

Public Land Fights - Feb 26 -

A Shed Just For My Motorcycle? Shut Up and Take My Money!

We all have limited space for our recreational toys. But that doesn't mean they should languish outside, in the cold, covered in snow, and pelted by rain. That's where this motorcycle shed comes in.

Gear News - Feb 25 -

"Being Mobile Is an Important Way In Finding [Hunting] Success," Says Remi Warren About His UTVs

The OG backcountry hunter, Remi Warren, sat down with RideApart at the Western Hunt Expo to talk how side-by-sides help get others out into the field, and give you the ability to find further hunting success.

Interviews - Feb 25 -

This Solid-State Motorcycle Battery Was Independently Tested. I'm Still Not Convinced

Donut Labs gave its new solid-state motorcycle battery to an independent third-party testing lab for validation. Supposedly, its charging speeds line up. But I'm still not convinced.

Electric Motorcycles - Feb 24 -

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