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Design This Custom XSR155 Is Ready For The Hipster Apocalypse

This Custom XSR155 Is Ready For The Hipster Apocalypse

Millennial minimalism to the max.
By Dustin Wheelen Sep 12, 2019
HFL Wheels and Waves Mixes Cultures of Bikes, Surfing

Wheels and Waves Mixes Cultures of Bikes, Surfing

Wheels and Waves grows in popularity each year, proving the European event is the place to be for those eager to see and be seen in motorcycling.
By Guest Contributor Jun 19, 2017
News Honda Targets the Hip with New Rebel Models

Honda Targets the Hip with New Rebel Models

The new Honda Rebel 300cc and 500cc models are directly aimed at the young, hip motorcyclist.
By Ken Hutchison Nov 17, 2016
News Triumph Renews Distinguished Gentleman

Triumph Renews Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Sponsorship

Triumph Renews Distinguished Gentleman's Ride SponsorshipRiding in Style for Charity Triumph Motorcycles is once again encouraging riders to don a...
By Tod Rafferty Aug 08, 2016
HFL Lucky Wheels Garage - Co-Op DIY Shop Profile

Lucky Wheels Garage - Co-Op DIY Shop Profile

Live in an apartment in L.A. but like to work on bikes? You could do what I used to, which is wrangle a friend into helping you bring a CB750 up a flight of stairs and onto your balcony, or join the Lucky Wheels Garage.
By Bryan Wood Jun 17, 2016
Frontlines Farewell the Yamaha XJR1300

Farewell the Yamaha XJR1300

Farewell the Yamaha XJR1300Yet another motorcycle that Americans probably would have loved had it ever been released Stateside is set to disappear...
By Chris Cope Jun 17, 2016
Motorcycle History Film Vault: Penny Farthing Racing

Film Vault: Penny Farthing Racing

Film Vault: Penny Farthing RacingGentlemen, start your hipsters: it’s penny farthing racing. A two-wheel forebear to the motorcycle, the penny...
By Chris Cope Jun 06, 2016
Frontlines Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber & V9 Roamer – First Look

Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber & V9 Roamer – First Look

The Moto Guzzi V9 features two models with similar looks and features...but apparently very different souls.
By Chris Cope Dec 03, 2015
Frontlines BMW Jumps On Trend With R nine T Scrambler - EICMA 2015

BMW Jumps On Trend With R nine T Scrambler - EICMA 2015

The BMW Scrambler was announced at last week's EICMA event in Milan and will feature the same air-cooled flat twin engine as the R nine T.
By Chris Cope Nov 24, 2015
Frontlines Ducati Adds 400cc

Ducati Adds 400cc 'Sixty2' To Scrambler Lineup - EICMA 2015

The Scrambler Sixty2 is an air-cooled, six-speed V-Twin, equipped with ABS, front and rear LED headlights, and Ducati's beloved desmodromic valve system.
By Chris Cope Nov 17, 2015
How To BIKER or HIPSTER?

BIKER or HIPSTER?

Here are some visual and cultural cues to help you distinguish a Biker from a Hipster.
By Jim Downs Jun 08, 2015
How To Mistakes and Polishing - Hipster Bike Update 2

Mistakes and Polishing - Hipster Bike Update 2

Mistakes and Polishing - Hipster Bike Update 2 Some days are better than others, and those some days are spent either in the garage or on the bike....
By Jesse Kiser May 27, 2015
Dailies I Bought a Hipster Bike

I Bought a Hipster Bike

I Bought a Hipster Bike For better or for worse, I bought a Hipster bike. This Hipster special is complete with rattle-can black wheels, upside-down...
By Jesse Kiser Apr 15, 2015
21 Helmets: Art opening at See See

21 Helmets: Art opening at See See's new shop

See See first opened its doors to the public back in June and they're moving already. Why? Shop owner Thor Drake has big plans for See See. The new location is in a slightly less shady neighborhood and will include one of those premium hipster coffee shops. The PBR sponsored party on December 9th will showcase 21 Bell Custom 500 helmets that have been painted by 21 different artists. If previous S...
By Sean Smith Nov 28, 2011
Rider: Rogelio Ramos

Rider: Rogelio Ramos

I know Ducati owners have a reputation of being a bunch of rich assholes who ride their over-priced Italian bikes to a coffee shop on Sundays so they can hang out with other Ducati owners who are also wearing Puma track suits and talk about how cool they all are, but let me introduce you to a guy who defies the stereotype. This story is about a motorcyclist with damn good taste who ditched the vin...
By Sean Smith Jun 23, 2011
Reach out and touch...your iPhone with gloves on

Reach out and touch...your iPhone with gloves on

I mention Aerostich one freakin time, then they go and come out with the ultimate hipster motorcycle gloves. These gloves combine old-school CHiPs or cafe racer looks, depending on who you ask, with new-school touch screen capability. Don't tell the hipsters, but other people like iPhones too, old white guys that read ADVrider, cops and, well, most anyone who can appreciate modern technology. No...
By Sean Smith May 26, 2011
Dailies This is your motorcycle scene

This is your motorcycle scene

A bunch of people have been tipping us on this video, so we figured we’d better run it. Created with a text-to-movie generator, “This is My Scene” is a hilariously accurate send up of the tries-to-hard vintage motorcycle scene. Think of it as Hipsters vs “Real” Motorcyclists with audio. This photo's from Grant's feature on the Brooklyn Invitational, which is really awesome. http://www....
By HFL Staff Dec 03, 2010
HFL Hipsters vs. Real Motorcyclists: A Guide To Dressing Like a Badass Biker

Hipsters vs. Real Motorcyclists: A Guide To Dressing Like a Badass Biker

New to bikes and want to make sure the big kids don’t pick on you? Here’s our comprehensive guide to dressing up like a badass biker if you are a hipster.
By HFL Staff Nov 12, 2010
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