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Beginner bikes are the unsung heroes of motorcycling. They’re how most people get started—low on intimidation but big on fun. But depending on where you are in the world, the definition of a “beginner bike” varies wildly. In the US, for example, it’s more of a suggestion than a rule. 

The popularity of e-bikes just keeps on rising, if you can afford them. That's becoming a bigger 'if' than it was before, in the wake of tariff uncertainty, but it still remains true both inside and outside of the US.

Electric motorcycles are steadily gaining ground in Europe and Asia, especially as alternatives to small-displacement ICE bikes. With growing concerns over emissions and fuel prices, more urban riders are looking toward low-maintenance, eco-friendly two-wheelers. In cities like London, Paris, and Bangkok, electric bikes are now a practical and increasingly popular…

Every once in a while, if you keep your eyes open, you can find yourself an astonishingly good deal on something you're incredibly interested in. It won't happen every day, of course, but you have to be absolutely ready to jump on it if and when it does, because it…

Earlier today, our colleagues at Motorsport broke the news that Jorge Martín is looking to get out of his contract with the factory Aprilia MotoGP team at the end of the 2025 season. And honestly, if you've been paying attention to the kind of season he's been having since he was…

It's been a minute since we last checked up on Grind Hard Plumbing Co., the YouTubers responsible for giving life to all our wildest 2am and caffeine-induced bad ideas. And, you'll never believe it, but they're still doing exactly that. This time, however, they're building something even I wouldn't get…

Harley-Davidson just dropped its latest Icons Collection model, and spoiler alert: it’s shiny. Really shiny. Meet the 2024 Fat Boy Gray Ghost, a limited-edition throwback cruiser that’s basically Harley saying, “What if chrome, but shinier?” 

Aprilia's Jorge Martin, last year's MotoGP champion, is reportedly leaving the team after invoking a clause in his contract that allows him to do just that, according to our brethren over at Motorsport. 

Like many gearheads, I have a problem and I'm not ashamed to admit it. Yes, I can't leave well enough alone. I have to change things, modify parts, and tinker until, well, I usually break something or make the machine worse than what it had been in stock form. 

For a brand that’s been around since 1898, Norton Motorcycles has lived one hell of a life. From dominating the Isle of Man TT in the mid-20th century to going bankrupt more times than we can count, Norton is one of the most storied—and troubled—names in motorcycling. But if recent…

There's something you should know about me, if you don't already. Although I've been riding motorcycles for close to 20 years, my riding has probably been about 99% street.