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Wondering where to head next for a grand motorcycle adventure? Here are some of the best motorcycle rides in South America that are all about marveling at gorgeous landscapes, imbibing the culture, and connecting with the people. The journeys are affordable, the cuisine is great, and the excellent hospitality from the locals is the icing…

So you want to hop on your two wheels and conquer the Down Under? Well, don’t! Australia is extremely photogenic and breathtaking, but riding through it hot-headed with a “solo riding till I die” approach will only get you killed. I’m not even joking. But if you approach it with preparedness, top-notch gear, and enough…

A utopia for the escapist – this is Africa in a nutshell! There’s so much to see and marvel at that it’s hard to pick the best motorcycle riding routes that stretch across this vast land and cradle of humanity. But before you rev up your engine, hear me out. The road conditions are not…

If you’re itching to leave your workstation and vagabond across foreign lands on a motorcycle, you’re in the right place. And if you are looking for a blend of nature and culture peppered with excitement from riding dirt tracks (or regular roads with quite a few potholes!), a motorcycle journey through Asia is just the…

“There’s no such thing as a bad motorcycle! Every two-wheeler is great in its way,” said no motorcycle rider ever. If you asked any MotoGP wannabe, weekend warrior, adventure seeker, or any other type of motorcyclist, they’ll spill out at least 5 worst bikes they’ve ever laid their feet on and why they think these…

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 a trip that doesn’t scare you stiff. Whichever type you’re a fan of, we likely belong to the same gang and are…

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…