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Jessi Combs, Fastest Woman On Four Wheels, Dead At 36

Jessi Combs, Fastest Woman On Four Wheels, Dead At 36

Jessi Combs, Fastest Woman On Four Wheels, Dead At 36

Family, friends, and everyone who loved speed will miss her.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 28 August 2019

Racer Chris Swallow Killed At 2019 Isle of Man Classic TT

Racer Chris Swallow Killed At 2019 Isle of Man Classic TT

Racer Chris Swallow Killed At 2019 Isle of Man Classic TT

May he rest in peace.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 27 August 2019

Terrible Driver Now Charged With Manslaughter In Deaths Of Two Motorcyclists

Terrible Driver Now Charged With Manslaughter In Deaths Of Two Motorcyclists

Terrible Driver Now Charged With Manslaughter In Deaths Of Two Motorcyclists

He's scheduled to appear in court to answer these charges in September 2019.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 26 August 2019

Mitsuo Ito, Japan's Only IOMTT Winner, Dead At 82

Mitsuo Ito, Japan's Only IOMTT Winner, Dead At 82

Mitsuo Ito, Japan's Only IOMTT Winner, Dead At 82

The former racer and lifelong Suzuki employee helped popularize motorcycle racing in Japan.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 03 July 2019

Trucker Involved In Death Of Seven Riders Has Records In Six States

Trucker Involved In Death Of Seven Riders Has Records In Six States

Trucker Involved In Death Of Seven Riders Has Records In Six States

He had a documented history of DUIs, traffic, and drug violations across state lines.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 01 July 2019

Motorcycle Racer Daley Mathison Dead At 27

Motorcycle Racer Daley Mathison Dead At 27

Motorcycle Racer Daley Mathison Dead At 27

The Mountain Course has claimed this promising young racer.

By Kate Murphy 03 June 2019

13 Things More Dangerous Than Riding A Motorcycle

13 Things More Dangerous Than Riding A Motorcycle

13 Things More Dangerous Than Riding A Motorcycle

For when you need a good stat.

By Sophia Vassiliadis 30 May 2019

Which States Are The Most Dangerous For Motorcyclists?

Which States Are The Most Dangerous For Motorcyclists?

Which States Are The Most Dangerous For Motorcyclists?

Here are the hotspots for incidents.

By Sabrina Giacomini 14 May 2019

Racing Legend Gene Romero Dies At 71

Racing Legend Gene Romero Dies At 71

Racing Legend Gene Romero Dies At 71

The famous flat track and road racer dies after a long and fruitful life and career.

By Tim Huber 13 May 2019

Dying Man's Final Request Fulfilled By 200 Roaring V-Twins

Dying Man's Final Request Fulfilled By 200 Roaring V-Twins

Dying Man's Final Request Fulfilled By 200 Roaring V-Twins

200 strangers give dying man a rousing sendoff.

By Tim Huber 30 April 2019

New York City Cop Dies In Motorcycle Crash

New York City Cop Dies In Motorcycle Crash

New York City Cop Dies In Motorcycle Crash

Off-duty Officer Marc St. Arromand died in a crash while riding his personal motorcycle.

By Justin Hughes 13 April 2019

These Are The 5 Best Ways To Die On A Motorcycle

These Are The 5 Best Ways To Die On A Motorcycle

These Are The 5 Best Ways To Die On A Motorcycle

Knowing how to do it can help you avoid it.

By Justin Hughes 31 March 2019

Custom Bike Builder Arlen Ness Dies At 79

Custom Bike Builder Arlen Ness Dies At 79

Custom Bike Builder Arlen Ness Dies At 79

Ness was famous for his particular style of custom motorcycles, as well as providing parts for your own build.

By Justin Hughes 24 March 2019

Statistics Show Riding Is Safer Than Almost Anything

Statistics Show Riding Is Safer Than Almost Anything

Statistics Show Riding Is Safer Than Almost Anything

Statistics can also be used to prove almost anything.

By Justin Hughes 03 March 2019

RideApart's Last Interview with the Late Dani Rivas

RideApart's Last Interview with the Late Dani Rivas

RideApart's Last Interview with the Late Dani Rivas

We interview Dani Rivas for the last time. Godspeed Dani.

By Stacie B. London 05 August 2015

Two Racers Dead After Laguna Seca MotoAmerica/World SBK Race - Dani Rivas and Bernat Martinez

Two Racers Dead After Laguna Seca MotoAmerica/World SBK Race - Dani Rivas and Bernat Martinez

Two Racers Dead After Laguna Seca MotoAmerica/World SBK Race - Dani Rivas and Bernat Martinez

Dani Rivas and Bernat Martinez lost their lives following the MotoAmerica Laguna Seca Superstock race.

By Jesse Kiser 19 July 2015

Weekend Round-Up: 5 Inspiring Kurt Caselli Videos

Weekend Round-Up: 5 Inspiring Kurt Caselli Videos

Weekend Round-Up: 5 Inspiring Kurt Caselli Videos

Our weekend round-up this week comes in the form of 5 inspirational Kurt Caselli videos. He recently died tragically while participating in the Baja 1000.

By Sean MacDonald 22 November 2013

What The Latest NHTSA Fatality Stats Reveal About Motorcycle Safety

What The Latest NHTSA Fatality Stats Reveal About Motorcycle Safety

What The Latest NHTSA Fatality Stats Reveal About Motorcycle Safety

Find out what the what the latest NHTSA fatality statistics reveal about motorcycle safety.

By Tim Watson 29 May 2013

Michigan had an 18% increase in biker fatalies from 2011 to 2012

Michigan had an 18% increase in biker fatalies from 2011 to 2012

Michigan had an 18% increase in biker fatalies from 2011 to 2012

Michigan had an 18% increase in biker fatalies from 2011 to 2012Michigan has seen an 18% increase in biker deaths between 2011 and 2012 since...

By Daniel Silverman 21 March 2013

See you later, Kev

See you later, Kev

See you later, Kev

See you later, KevFriend, respected colleague, occasional mentor and respected journalist Kevin Ash has died following a motorcycle crash in South...

By HFL Staff 23 January 2013

Claudio Castiglioni 1947-2011

Claudio Castiglioni 1947-2011

Claudio Castiglioni 1947-2011

Founder of Cagiva, former owner of Ducati and the man who revived MV Agusta, Claudio Castiglioni passed away in Varese this morning after battling an unspecified illness. Responsible for bringing two of the most beautiful motorcycles ever — the Ducati 916 and MV Agusta F4 — to market, Castiglioni was viewed both as a savior and an incredibly cunning businessman. His most recent triumph came ju...

By Grant Ray 17 August 2011

Fox News sensationalizes Peter Lenz death

Fox News sensationalizes Peter Lenz death

Fox News sensationalizes Peter Lenz death

Responding to Peter Lenz’s death at the Indianapolis Grand Prix yesterday, America’s fair and balanced news source has rolled out a hateful talking head to condemn his parents and suggest that social services should investigate his family for neglect. Wendy Murphy, a former lawyer, apparently has a hatred for motorcycles only matched by her love of straightening irons. Not only does she com...

By HFL Staff 30 August 2010

Bruce Rossmeyer wasn't wearing helmet during fatal crash

Bruce Rossmeyer wasn't wearing helmet during fatal crash

Bruce Rossmeyer wasn't wearing helmet during fatal crash

According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, Bruce Rossmeyer wasn't wearing a helmet when he fatally collided with a pickup towing a trailer on July 30. Rossmeyer owned 15 motorcycle dealerships, including the famous Destination Daytona dealer near Daytona Beach, Florida. The 66-year old was riding from the Harley dealer meeting in Colorado to the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota with friends when the cr...

By HFL Staff 03 August 2009

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