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I was recently at an event where a group of middle-aged motorcycle writers and racers lamented that the youth just weren't into motorcycles anymore. They talked about how motorcycle sales were dropping, and the industry as a whole was contracting because "The youths just don't care about bikes these days!"

Royal Enfield has always been a bit of a rebel in the motorcycle world. While most brands push high-tech, high-performance machines with price tags to match, Enfield sticks to its guns—simple, rugged, and approachable bikes that invite riders to do things their own way. And that’s exactly why their motorcycles…

Limited-edition Ducati Panigale V4 Italias are cool, no one's disputing that, but I know there's a good portion of us who are secretly wondering if we should buy Temu bikes and supe them up—especially those of you with 3D printers. We know how to have fun on an unlimited budget,…

For those that don't know, I've been a motorsports fan for most of my life. Chasing Formula One (F1) and World Rally Championship (WRC) coverage as a person growing up in the US was difficult, but it was a thing I approached with gusto. When I discovered that the newsstands…

While I adore regular-old dirt bikes, i.e. dirt bikes sans headlights and brake lights and those meant for jumps and whoops and kicking Ricky Carmichael in the teeth, my heart lies elsewhere. Indeed, it's still dirt-based, but I'd rather have the freedom to literally go anywhere, any time. To live…

Some motorcycles are fast, some are beautiful, and some have a story that makes them legendary. The Ducati 916 Senna Mk3 is all three. For me, the Ducati 916 isn’t just another superbike—it’s hands down the most beautiful motorcycle ever created. Designed by Massimo Tamburini, the 916 was nothing short…

There’s something undeniably cool about retro motorcycles. Even non-riders can appreciate the aesthetic—classic lines, vintage touches, and that stripped-down, old-school vibe. It’s the kind of styling that makes people want to swing a leg over a bike for the first time, even if they’ve never considered riding before.

I hate to start anything with a "Back in my day!" type sentiment, but do you realize how freakin' expensive pickup trucks have become? I mean, we were just talking about how you could get a Toyota Tacoma into the $70,000 range on Slack and asking, "How have we come…

Bike theft is a problem in a lot of places. I could be talking about pedal-type bikes, e-bikes, or motorcycles, and that statement would still be true. No matter which type of bike you ride, it's at best an annoyance, and at worst, could seriously damage your life and your…

I'm going to warn you right now, this article is purely tinfoil hat type stuff. I have no proof. I have no evidence. What I am channeling into this is more on par with Charlie Day's epic It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia conspiracy wall. But that doesn't mean it isn't…

E-mobility has taken over the world, and if you live in a city, you’ve probably seen—or nearly been run over by—an e-scooter at some point. These things are everywhere, and for good reason. They’re cheap to run, easy to park, and make short commutes a breeze.