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Guys, I don't know how familiar you are with the Yamaha Vinoora. But if you love cute things, scooters, or both, you probably should be. Developed by Yamaha Taiwan, this adorable scooter absolutely has a face of its own, and no mistake. From its introduction in Taiwan in 2020, it…

Honda's CR500R is one of those legendary motorcycles that just gets under your skin. The two-stroke hellion was famous in its time for being the braapiest of braapers to ever braap your local track. And it developed a reputation amongst riders and collecting aficionados alike, as everyone knew it was…

It's important to remember your history, particularly if you're a 130-year-old Czech auto manufacturer like Škoda. Yes, that's right; if you can believe it, this car brand has been around and making vehicles since 1895. Only, it didn't start out making the cars you might know it for.

For anyone who’s spent time around vintage motorcycles, there’s a certain magic that modern bikes just can’t match. The clatter of an old V-twin firing to life, the raw mechanical feel of a hand-shift gearbox, the smell of oil and leather—these machines are rolling history books. But for all their…

KTM, KTM, KTM. When will this all end for KTM? Honestly, that's super unclear, as it was recently discovered that the Austrian manufacturer wouldn't be able to pay back the 600 million euros in debts next month, a timeline a figure it had negotiated with its creditors when it restructured…

Trauma can come in two forms, at least when you're involved in an accident. The first is the accident itself and toll it reaps on your body. My father nearly lost his leg forty years ago from a stump chipping accident. But there's a secondary toll, too. That one occurs…

I've been on this drumbeat for ages now, but modern pickups are just too expensive. Too expensive to purchase, too expensive to maintain, and too expensive to fix when you break something. I see it all the time in my little hamlet. Folks with HD and half-tons that look immaculate.…

In countries like South Korea, motorcycles aren’t just weekend toys or leisure rides—they’re essential tools of daily life. In cities like Seoul, delivery riders zip between alleyways and apartment blocks, getting food, packages, and even groceries to customers in record time. With narrow streets and dense traffic, scooters are often…

As you might already be aware, if we're talking about countries where the most new motorcycles are sold each year, then India frequently tops the charts. How many bikes are we talking about? In FY 2024, motorcycle buyers in India snapped up 18 million units (that's 'million' with an 'm').

DOGE—the Department of Government Efficiency—controls your public lands now. I wish I was kidding, but on April 17th, supposed Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum handed Elon Musk the entirety of America's accumulated public lands. That includes national parks, Bureau of Land Management, and Forestry lands, as well as the…

Last week, Yamaha took to Spain to test its secretive V4 MotoGP motor and, finally, we've heard what Team Blue's new engine sounds like. My takeaway? It ain't that glorious crossplane. But time and tide wait for no man, and Yamaha had to respond to everyone else.