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There’s been a noticeable shift in the motorcycle world lately. More riders are tuning into electric bikes, biodegradable cleaners are becoming a thing, and yeah—even gear is getting the eco treatment. 

The current motto for Canadian powersport manufacturer Bombardier (BRP) is "Powersports and nothing else." That's not exactly true, as the company's actual motto is "Adventure by design." But in recent months, as the market has shrunk, global economic turmoil has taken hold, and everyone's tightened their belts, the manufacturer has…

Several years ago, the Piaggio Group got right on board the EV train, offering up the Vespa Elettrica to satisfy a growing need in the international scooter market. And it's a nice-looking scooter, no question; full of the kind of styling that fans of modern Vespas already know and love.

Think back, if you can, to early January. Back then, times were extremely uncertain for KTM, and no one quite knew what would come of the mega Austrian brand's struggles. Opinions are naturally wide and varied among any group of people, but generally speaking, no one wants to see an…

Durability is tantamount to gear in the outdoor space. Far more than most other arenas as gear has to deal with weather, abuse, regular use, and generally as if it were the rug that separates your garage from your home. In essence, outdoor gear has to be tough as nails.…

In cities across Europe and Asia, personal mobility has already taken a sharp turn toward two wheels, many of them electric. From the cobblestone streets of Amsterdam to the megacities of Southeast Asia, e-bikes have become a staple in everyday life. They’re efficient, affordable, and easy to live with, especially…

Technicals, i.e. improvised machines of war, have a long and storied history. In every theater of war, folks will always make do with what they have and make their machines either safer to traverse battlefields on, or more lethal. You could conceivably say that the elephants used by Hannibal were…

If you're a WWE fan, you're already aware that Stone Cold Steve Austin is well-known for making his entrance to events riding an ATV. It's something he's known for and is generally good at. But, unfortunately, the WWE Hall of Famer ruined that reputation after his less-than-sone-cold entrance to WrestleMania…

India’s electric motorcycle industry has been heating up fast—and now, it’s beginning to make waves well beyond its home market. One of the frontrunners of this movement, Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette, has just announced its official entry into Europe via a new distribution deal with MotoMondo, covering the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands,…

The Erzbergrodeo hard enduro dirt bike race is one of those events that's on my bucket list. Whether it's just as a viewer or as a participant, I desperately need to get to Austria one of these days to check out the event in person.

There are so many different subgenres of motorcycle enthusiasts. But still, chances are excellent that if you chat with anyone who's at all interested in watching motorcycle travel vloggers on YouTube, the subject of Itchy Boots will come up.