Sport Bike Buyer’s Guide
Alpinestars Releases Spring Collection
Alpinestars will celebrate 50 years of manufacturing motorcycle apparel this year, and as part of the anniversary, the brand is releasing a spring collection for riders to enjoy. The company, which began as a producer of skiing and hiking boots, entered the world of motorsports in 1965 with its first pair of motorcycle boots and has [...]
ABS Slowly Makes Its Way To More Bikes
Since the report by the insurance industry in 2010, there have been more bikes released that come with anti-lock brakes (ABS) as standard feature.
Ducati Partners With Diesel To Create Biker-Inspired Fashion And Fashion-Inspired Motorcycles
Ducati recently announced the debut of the Monster Diesel motorcycle, a collaborative effort between the Italian bike company and the Diesel fashion brand. The new custom bike will be officially unveiled at Diesel stores in New York City, Rome and Tokyo-Shibuya alongside a new clothing collection from the designer. “The Monster Diesel, and the collection [...]
Helmet Communicator Buyer’s Guide
Start with this question: With what, or whom do you want to communicate? That sounds obvious, but when considering a “helmet communication” system, you need to give this some careful consideration. Complete this sentence – I want to: Listen to my iPod without those uncomfortable earbuds and the white cords dangling from my helmet. Hear [...]
Get Ready for Summer – Warm Weather Gear
There’s No Bad Weather. Just Bad Clothing. That’s a line I use when referring to my childhood spent enjoying Minnesota winters. It applies to summer weather, too. Especially for powersports enthusiasts. We love summer. We wait most of the year for the long hours of sunlight and the opportunity to enjoy our ATVs, UTVs, and [...]
Shorai Battery – Help Your Bike Shed Some Pounds
You spend all kinds of money on weight-saving goodies for your motorcycle, then eat a giant breakfast burrito with extra cheese prior to your ride. A contradiction, perhaps. Well, order up a large side of home fries because we just saved you another four pounds, maybe more. It’s not a new diet plan. It’s the [...]
A Buyer’s Guide to Finding a Commuter Motorcycle
Gas prices have skyrocketed as of late, climbing above $4 per gallon in some parts of the country. Given this news, those who have a long commute each morning might be looking to save some money at the pump each month. Sure, many drivers are switching to small, fuel-efficient hatchbacks to combat the rising fuel [...]
A Buyer’s Guide to 1000cc Sportbikes
The motorcycling community is large and diverse, with various riders asking different things of their bike. Some prefer models suited for long road trips, some want a comfortable commuting bike, while others simply want a motorcycle that looks great -but for riders who favor performance above all else, nothing tops a 1000cc sportbike. For the [...]
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