By John Burns Did September 11, 2001, change the world? Seems like it did, beyond the destroyers of the World Trade Center’s wildest dreams. Before that, there was Minime and Calvin off for a ride on a spring day on a new Suzuki DR-Z250. After that, things got somber: You had to take off your …
By John Burns 2021 Ducati Monster Editor Score: 86.5% Engine 18.0/20 Suspension/Handling 12.5/15 Transmission/Clutch 9.0/10 Brakes 9.0/10 Instruments/Controls 4.5/5 Ergonomics/Comfort 9.0/10 Appearance/Quality 8.5/10 Desirability 8.5/10 Value 7.5/10 Overall Score 86.5/100 Ok, I’m old, so what? When I was young, the first Monster M900 (1994) spoke to me. A basic, naked, standard Ducati that was perfect …
By Sponsored Akrapovič had been offering full exhaust systems for the MT-09 since 2016, but the bike’s recent upgrade to a 890cc engine called for a new product. Enter the new Akrapovič Racing Line full exhaust system, an upgrade that claims increased engine performance and a pure racing sound. The Racing Line system includes …
By Amanda Quick Husqvarna has just revealed their new sexy fleet of special edition models – and I’m drooling. According to RideApart, the Swedish manufacturer has once again partnered with REPLAY, a premium casual clothing brand from Italy, to create a range of well-groomed rides that can stand out in a crowd. Other companies that …
By Amanda Quick Meet Raceward Studios. They’re Italian, they’re curators of state-of-the-art virtual racing games, and they’re about to welcome home their newest brainchild: RiMS Racing. If you’ve ever played Grand Theft Auto or iRacer, you’ll know what I’m talking about when I say that the huge list of options available to customize and pimp …
By Ryan Adams Dainese Super Speed Textile Jacket Editor Score: 83.0% Aesthetics 8.0/10 Protection 8.0/10 Value 7.0/10 Comfort/Fit 8.0/10 Quality/Design 9.0/10 Weight 8.5/10 Options/Selection 9.5/10 Innovation 8.5/10 Weather Suitability 8.0/10 Desirable/Cool Factor 8.5/10 Overall Score 83/100 Finding a balance of protection, ventilation, and versatility can be difficult when looking at summer jackets; however, the Super …
By Dirck Edge For reasons I won’t get into, some of which involve speculation, the last time MD was involved in a Harley-Davidson press launch was nearly 12 years ago. After the announcement that Harley-Davidson would produce an adventure motorcycle, the Pan America 1250, MD contacted Harley’s press office about getting a test bike. Somewhat …
By Dennis Chung A mere 10 days after revealing its E-Pilen Concept, Husqvarna announced a second electric concept, this time an e-scooter it calls the Vektorr. Designed for urban commuting duty, the Vektorr Concept claims a top speed of 45 kph (28 mph) and a range of up to 95 km (59 miles). Beyond that, …
By Makenzie Shattler KTM’s cry for contestants to “put up their dukes” in the Ultimate Duke Rider Contest has been wildly successful, with over 1500 entries logged – and every entry is stoked to show the world why they deserve the crown. The contest came as a welcome reprieve from the monotony of social and …
By Evans Brasfield Human beings are predisposed to collect pictures of their exploits. From back in the time of cave dwellers with their wall art to oil painting to the camera obscura to film to today with our digital cameras, we have an innate desire to create physical manifestations of our memories, and while we …