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Motorcycle Mistakes of the 1990s and 2000s

Motorcycle Mistakes of the 1990s and 2000s

Some motorcycles make us wonder whether the manufacturers were drunk when the came up with the designs. Here are some of the worst bikes from the 90s-2000s.

By Tim Watson 23 July 2018

How To Wash Your Motorcycle

How To Wash Your Motorcycle

Learn how to wash your motorcycle with the help of Meguiar's, one of the oldest and best known auto and marine detailing product companies.

By Tim Watson 10 July 2018

Watson On: Indian Motorcycle, A Triumphant Return

Watson On: Indian Motorcycle, A Triumphant Return

Indian Motorcycle is poised for one of the greatest comebacks in bike history. What exactly do they have up their sleeve though?

By Tim Watson 06 May 2014

Inside Look: The 2014 Fieldsheer Catalog

Inside Look: The 2014 Fieldsheer Catalog

The 2014 Fieldsheer catalog is packed with new gear, improved material and a wider selection of styles and sizes for men and women.

By Tim Watson 02 May 2014

News: Belgian TT Challenger Sarolea SP7 Unveiled

News: Belgian TT Challenger Sarolea SP7 Unveiled

Belgian TT Challenger, Sarolea SP7, unveiled.

By Tim Watson 30 April 2014

Watson On: Unlicensed Riders

Watson On: Unlicensed Riders

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and one of the biggest issues, aside from texting drivers, is unlicensed riders.

By Tim Watson 29 April 2014

Icon Airframe Statistic

The Icon Airframe Statistics helmet is visual homage to how safe the trusted helmet has been to its riders for a decade!

By Tim Watson 25 April 2014

News: BMW To Launch Smaller Bikes

News: BMW To Launch Smaller Bikes

BMW launched the TVS in India hinting at a run of smaller models that could find their way into showrooms around the world.

By Tim Watson 24 April 2014

Harley-Davidson Sales On The Rise

Harley-Davidson Sales On The Rise

Harley-Davidson sales are on the rise with their Q1 profits surpassing their expectations.

By Tim Watson 22 April 2014

Watson On: To Ride Or Not?

Watson On: To Ride Or Not?

We raise the question of when is it too early for a child to learn to ride? Will you ever teach them? Should you?

By Tim Watson 22 April 2014

Coming Soon: Road The Film

Coming Soon: Road The Film

Road the film is coming!

By Tim Watson 21 April 2014

Date Swap: 2015 Le Mans 24 Hour Race & Bol d’Or

Date Swap: 2015 Le Mans 24 Hour Race & Bol d’Or

The Bol d’Or will return to the Paul Ricard Circuit with a new date.

By Tim Watson 18 April 2014

News: MV Agusta F3 800 AGO Launched

News: MV Agusta F3 800 AGO Launched

MV Agusta has announced and launched their tribute bike to Giacomo Agostini in the form of their F3 800 Ago.

By Tim Watson 17 April 2014

News: Bell Helmets Launch Custom Fit Scanning

News: Bell Helmets Launch Custom Fit Scanning

Bell Helmets launch their new custom scanning for an even more precise fit.

By Tim Watson 17 April 2014

Ask RideApart: Wet Weather Gear

Ask RideApart: Wet Weather Gear

Ask RideApart is put to task when asked, what wet weather gear is recommended to ride out winter's last days.

By Tim Watson 16 April 2014

Watson On: Total Recall

Watson On: Total Recall

It might make you raise an eyebrow and wonder how on earth some of these recall bikes ever made it into dealer showrooms, let alone leave the factory, with some of the reported issues.

By Tim Watson 15 April 2014

News: Johammer J1 – The World's Fastest Snail

News: Johammer J1 – The World's Fastest Snail

Johammer J1 is now the world's fastest electric snail.

By Tim Watson 14 April 2014

News: New-ish Ducati 888CCTo Hit The Block

News: New-ish Ducati 888CCTo Hit The Block

Set to cross the Bonhams Auction block is a Ducati 888CC Lucchinelli Replica, still in the original shipping crate!

By Tim Watson 11 April 2014

New Yamaha R1 In The Works?

New Yamaha R1 In The Works?

Could a new Yamaha R1 be under development?

By Tim Watson 10 April 2014

News: Massimo Tamburini Passes Away at 70

News: Massimo Tamburini Passes Away at 70

Massimo Tamburini has passed away at 70.

By Tim Watson 08 April 2014

News: 2014 Mugen TT Challenger

News: 2014 Mugen TT Challenger

The 2014 Mugen TT Challenger is ready to take on the Isle of Man and attempt to make one of the fastest and quietest runs in history.

By Tim Watson 04 April 2014

Video: Lucky Escape

Video: Lucky Escape

In the UK one rider was able to capture his lucky escape from a miscalculated sweeper and resulted in him doing his best Superman impression.

By Tim Watson 04 April 2014

News: Hero Motorcycles Start Stop Tech

News: Hero Motorcycles Start Stop Tech

News: Hero Motorcycles Start Stop TechIndia’s Hero MotoCorp, which is planning on entering the U.S. market in the near future, has just launched a...

By Tim Watson 03 April 2014

Valentino Rossi Signs With Harley-Davidson for 2016 MotoGP

Valentino Rossi Signs With Harley-Davidson for 2016 MotoGP

Valentino Rossi signs with Harley-Davidson for 2016 MotoGP season. In other news, pigs have been known to fly.

By Tim Watson 01 April 2014

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