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Believe it or not, women riders will take the motorcycle market by storm in the coming days. How do I know? Just check out the motorcycle ownership stats that reveal the steadily rising number of female riders across the country. Honestly, there’s no single answer to the question “which motorcycle is best for ladies?” The…

When I was a newbie rider, I received my own share of practical tips from the veterans. But among those tips, a few never made much sense to me.  They still don’t. And after years of riding, I now realize how dangerous some of them were. Now, motorcycle riding style and preferences depend on the…

Try to paint a mental image of an average US biker. Chances are, you’ll think of a big, bearded dude wearing leather. Well, you’re right, but only up to a point. Ask the numbers and they’ll paint a much more nuanced picture. There’s an old saying: if you torture the numbers long enough, they’ll confess…

There’s two types of motorcycle road trips. The first is paved with adrenaline and washed with sweat and tears of joy. The second is about the simple and humble feeling of craving for riding that doesn’t scare you stiff. Whichever type you’re a fan of, we likely belong to the same gang and are not…

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…