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Arguably, at least half the reason that motorcycle people find ourselves drawn to bikes is their stories. If a bike has a good story, chances are excellent that we want to hear it. And if it's a vintage bike, maybe some small-to-large part of us longs to make ourselves a…

Lately, it seems like partnerships between big and small motorcycle brands are popping up everywhere. These companies are joining forces to reach more riders around the world and offer new, exciting bikes. One big trend that's been growing is small-displacement bikes—basically, bikes with smaller engines that are easy to handle…

If you Google the meaning of a helmet, you’ll find out it’s pretty simple. And I quote: “a hard or padded protective hat, various types of which are worn by soldiers, police officers, firefighters, motorcyclists, athletes, and others.”

If you're Honda, and you happen to sling some of the most popular and internationally beloved small-displacement models in the world, what do you do to keep things fresh? The answer depends on a few things. There are emissions considerations, of course; practical, if not necessarily the most fun or…

In the past 10 years or so, the tech stuffed into our bikes has taken massive leaps forward. Gizmos like throttle-by-wire, once found only on high-end bikes, are now standard even on entry-level models. And advanced rider aids like cornering ABS and lean-sensitive traction control have also filtered down to…

When I first saw the teaser images of the new KTM 390 Adventure R, all I could think about were the grand adventures I could take it on. All the single-track I could rail, the muddle puddles I could conquer, and the vast open landscape the west has in great…

Honda has been one of the biggest names in the motorcycle industry for decades. No matter where in the world you go, chances are you’ll see a Honda two-wheeler on the road, be it a small-displacement scooter on the streets of Indonesia, or a Fireblade setting hot laps in the…

When it comes to retro modern motorcycle designs, it's hard to fault Yamaha's takes in recent years. Sure, I might still be a little salty that we don't get the XSR900GP in the US, but that's only because it's absolutely glorious in terms of styling, and I also think they'd…

Part of the reason I’m in my line of work is so that I can someday justify having a three-bike garage. I mean, if I could ever afford it or ever have a partner who questions my spending—two big “ifs”—at least I could try and argue I need them for…