By Wade Thiel Getting Some Bavarian Bucks for the BMW Bank Account Motorcycle sales this year didn’t seem to do too hot. There were some exceptions, though. One of them was BMW. According to RideApart, the Bavarian bike manufacturer managed to see sales rise in a year that many motorcycle manufacturers struggled. The publication reported …
By Wade Thiel A Lot to Love Here Ducati has a bike that’s called Project 1708, which is the new Superleggera. According to MoreBikes, the spec sheet for the motorcycle has recently leaked. The publication posted a somewhat blurry image of the specs of the motorcycle. Project 1708 is going to be an absolutely insane …
By Dirck Edge Alpinestars has now released the details on its Tech-Air 5 vest. Priced at $699, it should be available this March for purchase. The technology is really quite remarkable … with Alpinestars claiming “The Tech-Air 5 airbag system offers the same protection as that provided by 18 back protectors.” The vest contains three …
By Wade Thiel 2020 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard is a move back towards simplicity. The bike is a highway-ready machine that is also a pleasure around town. The bike is a stripped-down touring machine and that’s what keeps its price down. …
By Evans Brasfield Since hearing usually plays second fiddle to vision when riding motorcycles, people sometimes forget how vulnerable their ears are out there on the road. The sound of your helmet traveling through the air at highway speeds is more than enough to damage your hearing over the long term – or even the …
By John Burns Trilobite 661 Parado jeans Editor Score: 90.0% Aesthetics 9.0/10 Protection 8.0/10 Value 9.0/10 Comfort/Fit 9.5/10 Quality/Design 9.5/10 Weight 9.0/10 Options/Selection 9.0/10 Innovation 9.50/10 Weather Suitability 8.0/10 Desirable/Cool Factor 9.5/10 Overall Score 90/100 Now that they’ve become a thing, I have a pretty decent stack of “riding jeans” on the shelf. But when …
By John Burns You read the review, now see the movie! Filmed in an exotic location in full Technicolor last November, and featuring an all-star cast of one, it shouldn’t be too painful to watch because it’s only barely four minutes long. No animals were harmed, though my right ankle still hurts from being yanked …
By Wade Thiel 2020 Suzuki GSX-R1000R Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Suzuki GSX-R1000R is one of Suzuki’s most sporty bikes in its lineup. It was crafted to be one the King of the Sportbikes. The bike is designed and built for a rider with some serious sport riding skills. It’s …
By Wade Thiel 2020 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard is a move back towards simplicity. The bike is a highway-ready machine that is also a pleasure around town. The bike is a stripped-down touring machine and that’s what keeps its price down. …
By Jim Pruner The helmet in the photo above was run over by another motorcycle at high speed during a race. The wearer walked away without sustaining a head injury. Take a moment to let that soak in. I’m often asked by people who know I test riding gear which helmet to buy or which …