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Local Flavor: The O.G. Motoshow

Local Flavor: The O.G. Motoshow

Refreshing in an age of cookie cutter CB750s.

By Bryan Wood Mar 27, 2019

First Ride: 2019 Kawasaki Z400

First Ride: 2019 Kawasaki Z400

Naked time is best time!

By Jason Marker Mar 04, 2019

California Considers Creating Limit-Free Lanes On Highways

California Considers Creating Limit-Free Lanes On Highways

Are we getting a Californian autobahn?

By Sabrina Giacomini Feb 20, 2019

Motorcycle Culture

The Husky Memorial Commemorates Fallen Riders

The Husky Memorial Commemorates Fallen Riders

In the middle of nowhere, California, there's a growing memorial centered around a half-buried Husqvarna.

By Justin Hughes Oct 30, 2018

Harley Announces High Tech Silicon Valley Research Facility

Harley Announces High Tech Silicon Valley Research Facility

With an eye toward expanding its portfolio into electric motorcycles, The Motor Company sets out for the California Republic.

By RideApart Staff Sep 05, 2018

Helmet Wearing Thief Betrayed by Tattoo

Helmet Wearing Thief Betrayed by Tattoo

Very few crimes can be called perfect: the criminals often forget details that get them into trouble. For this California thief, his tattoo was his undoing.

By Sabrina Giacomini Aug 08, 2018

Big Sur Area Finally Reopened to Road Trips

Big Sur Area Finally Reopened to Road Trips

Riders hunting for spectacular vistas rejoice! The stretch of Highway 1 along Big Sur is now open after 14 months of work to clear debris left my landslide.

By RideApart Staff Jul 19, 2018

Slingshot Touring: 1,500 miles on Three Wheels

Slingshot Touring: 1,500 miles on Three Wheels

Forget the 'Is it a motorcycle or a car?' debate. Ask instead: is the Polaris Slingshot a good vehicle for a 1,500-mile burrito run?

By Jesse Kiser Jan 16, 2018

Ask RideApart: Hills and Earthquakes

Ask RideApart: Hills and Earthquakes

This installment of Ask RideApart answers some questions about living with a motorcycle in the San Francisco Bay area.

By Jason Marker Jan 12, 2018

Baggin' Waves - San Diego to Seattle by Land and Sea

Baggin' Waves - San Diego to Seattle by Land and Sea

Justin and Kyra travel north up the US coast with only the essentials: clothes, a camera, and – of course – an inflatable surf mat.

By Justin W Coffey Nov 06, 2017

Twilight Ramble: Destination Considerations

Twilight Ramble: Destination Considerations

Veteran moto-journalist Tod Rafferty packs his trusty Honda NX750 into the back of his truck and heads to California's Sierra Nevada mountains.

By Tod Rafferty Jun 24, 2017

SoCal Burn Ride to Benefit Burn Victims

SoCal Burn Ride to Benefit Burn Victims

SoCal Burn Ride to Benefit Burn VictimsA ride to benefit burn victims will take place in Southern California this fall. On October 8th, the third...

By Tod Rafferty Aug 25, 2016

California Assembly Passes Lane-Splitting Bill

California Assembly Passes Lane-Splitting Bill

California Assembly Passes Lane-Splitting BillBy: Graham King California is set to become the first state to set guidelines on the practice of...

By Motorsport.com Staff Aug 08, 2016

Life, Family and Motorcycles - Cycle Therapy

Life, Family and Motorcycles - Cycle Therapy

Matt takes a life long awaited trip with his dad up Hwy 1 on a couple rental Harleys for some Cycle Therapy.

By Matt Miller Feb 26, 2015

EPA Approves CSC's $3,000 Adventure Bike

EPA Approves CSC's $3,000 Adventure Bike

The small displacement, minuscule price tag Cyclone adventure bike from CSC Motorcycles gets certified for sale in the US!

By William Connor Jan 02, 2015

We Visit the Brutally Honest Hayasa Motorbikes, On Our Way Back From Alaska

We Visit the Brutally Honest Hayasa Motorbikes, On Our Way Back From Alaska

We Visit the Brutally Honest Hayasa Motorbikes, On Our Way Back From Alaska When I started a search for a good bike mechanic in Oakland, California,...

By Anna Neumeister Nov 25, 2014

Stop Profiling of Motorcyclists - Sign the Petition Today

Stop Profiling of Motorcyclists - Sign the Petition Today

Stop Profiling of Motorcyclists - Sign the Petition Today More so in the last year we’ve heard news via social media and news outlets of...

By Jesse Kiser Nov 20, 2014

Moto Guzzi's 2 New California Cruisers - 2014 EICMA

Moto Guzzi's 2 New California Cruisers - 2014 EICMA

Get 'em, Guzzi!

By Jesse Kiser Nov 07, 2014

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