You know the saying: speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly coming to a halt is what gets you! Thanks to modern technology, motorcycles are fast enough to make speed lovers go delirious with joy. Imagine the first reaction of a motorbike engineer from a century ago who suddenly came alive and learned of such a…
Why did the electric Ducati MotoE leave the party? Because it didn’t have any spark! I know, my missus was right. I should leave the comedy to real comedians and stay in my garage. Jokes aside, what are some of the most popular EV motorcycles out there? What are their features, what kind of drivetrain…
Let me guess: The throaty growl of the exhaust is sweet music to your ears. The idea of shifting to a near-silent electric engine is as off-putting as vegan meat for you. Yeah, I thought so. The debate between electric vs. gas motorcycles is nothing new. But in the past few years, battery technology has…
Let’s face it: not everybody rides a motorbike because of its two (or three) wheels, an engine, and a bunch of gears and pipes. There’s also some history and culture to it. For example, did you know that the heaviest motorbike ever built weighs more than an average car? From record-breaking rides to jaw-dropping backstories,…
[Featured image credit: Jocelyn from United States, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons] Would buying a super expensive motorcycle bring you inner peace and happiness? The vanilla answer is the one you’re probably expecting: it depends. Relax. I am not here to discuss the philosophical aspects of money and its larger role in life….
Wanna hear a joke? Why did a motorcycle go to the doctor’s office? It was feeling a bit gassy. I know, mama was right. I should stick to my two wheels and leave the comedy to someone else. But what are some of the most fuel-efficient motorcycles on the market? What makes them run so…
What is the best state for motorcycle riding? (By best, I don’t mean most beautiful as beauty is usually dangerous. I mean the safest!) If you look at the facts and figures, it is Montana. Alas, some of the best motorcycle rides like the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina or the Arizona State Route…
What are the trendiest motorcycle brands that come to your mind? Chances are you are thinking of Harley Davidson or BMW. Actually, if you look at the global sales figures for the past year, you’ll be surprised with some of the brands that occupy the top spots. That’s why we’re here today to dig out…
You’ve heard the advice a million times. Motorcycle safety mainly depends not on the bike but on the rider! Take a top-class bike and equip it with all the high-tech electronic wizardry, and it can still crash due to poor riding skills or any kind of unforeseeable factors. Still, before you put on your leathers…
There’s no sugarcoating the fact that riding a motorcycle is a dangerous activity. No matter how confident you feel while riding, a single mistake can turn fatal. The reason is simple. Unlike a driver in a car, a motorcyclist is more vulnerable to a much higher level with full exposure to the elements. Statistics reveal…
