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Arctic Cat is all but dead. The company has shuttered its production facility in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. It's laid off nearly its entire staff. And the brand's parent company, Textron Industries, which has its fingers in everything from aviation to military contracting, is said to be actively looking for…

Uncertainty is the enemy of being able to plan, well, anything. Uncertainty leads to unease, anxiety, and a whole bunch of unpleasant feelings that can impact anyone's ability to make good, clearheaded decisions. I probably don't need to tell you that; these are things that you probably already know, and…

I've always known that Harley-Davidson has a back catalog of parts to rival everyone and everything on the planet, it's why no two Harleys are alike. Even amongst the most like-minded Harley owners, subtle differences and accessory additions abound. That allows owners to truly have a one-of-a-kind motorcycling experience, which…

Teslas have been under attack recently by folks across the US and even the vehicles' owners, but one Texas man has taken things up a notch, well, kind of. The man in question was arrested on Tuesday after he was caught ramming his ATV into a parked Tesla due to…

It's only been a few years since the Yamaha Niken GT left the US market, though it feels like it's been longer. A lot has changed in just a few years, both in the world in general and in terms of Yamaha's technological advancements. The Y-AMT transmission, for example, has…

If I told you that Brabus made motorcycles, maybe some of you wouldn’t believe me. And to a certain extent, it’s kind of true. Brabus doesn’t make motorcycles—or cars—for that matter. They’re a customization and performance outfit, after all. But that’s not to say that they don’t know how to…

When it comes to two-wheeled transport, nothing is more important than a helmet. Whether you’re ripping through the streets on a high-performance motorcycle, cruising on a scooter, or zipping around on an e-bike, protecting your head is a no-brainer—pun intended.

Over time, there have been a handful of companies that became so synonymous with an entire product category that their brand names became instantly recognizable shorthand. Think Kleenex, or Xerox, or Band-Aid. Plenty of people say those words when they want to talk about facial tissues, photocopies, or adhesive bandages—regardless…

Those of you old enough to remember the Suzuki K5 probably long for Suzuki to be back leading the superbike pack once more, or at least somewhat in contention. Instead, the Japanese manufacturer has dropped out of MotoGP twice in the last 15 years and no longer competes in World…

There are days I feel like we live in some Bizarro World. A world where reality and common sense have been replaced by vibes, feelings, and this attitude of "This is my way of doing things, it's the only way of doing things, and I'm going to push it through…

As motorcyclists, one thing I think we can all agree on is that we like the feeling of engaging with our vehicles. There's a level of involvement in riding that you just don't get in the average car. It's different with enthusiast cars, of course, as those usually offer a…