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Most of you have probably heard of the motorcycle gear manufacturer, LS2, especially those of you who watch MotoGP, as its helmets have recently made their way onto the premier grid with Fermín Aldeguer. And if you're from Europe, well, LS2 is a staple brand. But it's been quietly fighting a…

Chinese motorcycles have come a long way in recent years, and if there’s one thing they’re especially leaning into, it’s the sportbike segment. There’s a clear pattern here: aggressive designs, sharp angles, and futuristic styling that often skews toward the flashy side. Some might call it over-the-top, but there’s no…

Electric motorcycles have come under fire from every direction. I've even tested models that I had enormous fun riding, but saw very little in the way of practicality for the common rider. Prices are usually either too high or range too low, or even worse, prices are too high and…

Electric bikes have completely changed the way people get around cities. They’re fast, efficient, easy to ride, and way more sustainable than your average car. They flatten hills, turn sweaty commutes into breezy cruises, and open up cycling to folks who might’ve never considered it. Naturally, governments have taken notice.

Way back in December of last year, we introduced you to the first iteration of this truly awesome-sounding creation. If you'll recall, a YouTuber who goes by the name Reed Makes Car had gone to the trouble of swapping the engine and transmission from a Honda CBR1000RR into his Mazda…

There’s something undeniably magical about Yamaha’s CP2 engine. I’ve been a fan from the start. I’ve owned not one, not two, but three MT-07s over the years—and to this day, I’m still not entirely sure why. Maybe it’s the engine’s torquey, eager personality, or the way the whole platform strikes…

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…