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Over the years, I and other women riders who've written for RideApart have covered both other bikes made by the Russian firearms maker Kalashnikov, as well as the inexplicable urge some brands have to pink all the things when you want to sell to women. As a woman who rides,…

Motorcycles have come a long way from their early days of hand-built frames and cast-iron engines. Over the years, the industry has constantly pushed the limits of manufacturing, experimenting with new materials and techniques to make bikes faster, lighter, stronger, and more efficient. 

One of my favorite places in the world is Hawai'i. It's beautiful and lush, the food is phenomenal once you get outside the tourist hot spots, and there's a sense of scale that you can't get on anything but an island in the middle of the Pacific.

Dapper folks of the motorcycling world rejoice, because it's almost time for the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride (DGR). For those of you who don't know what the DGR is about, listen up. And for those who do, here's what to expect this year.

Beginner bikes today are cooler than ever. Gone are the days when entry-level machines looked dull and uninspiring. Just look at bikes like the Aprilia SX 125 supermoto and the Yamaha YZF-R125. These lightweight, learner-friendly machines pack serious style and tech, making them highly sought-after in Europe. Now, let’s talk…

If you're the kind of person who pays a lot of attention to new helmet graphics, then you're probably already aware that Shoei loves releasing limited edition graphics on its helmets, particularly in Japan. It's March 2025 as I write this, and the high-end helmet maker has almost as many…

The 2025 Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship has hit an unexpected roadblock with the cancellation of the EnduroGP of Romania, which was originally set for June 20 through 22 in Bacău. Despite the best efforts of the FIM, Romania Motorcycle Federation (FRM), Prime Stadium, and LX-Cape Motoclub, the event…

Beginner bikes often get a bad rap. They’re seen as stepping stones, placeholders, or machines you outgrow the moment you figure out how to work a clutch. But the reality is, some beginner bikes are an absolute blast, and Aprilia’s newly launched RX 125 and SX 125 are prime examples…

The last time we saw Yamaha compete in the iconic Suzuka 8 Hours race, Japan's round of the FIM Endurance World Championship, was in 2019. And if you bleed blue, that should make you sad.

You many not be familiar with Mârkö Helmets unless you live in Europe, but if this design is anything to go by, they're worth at least taking a look. To be totally clear, this isn't a review; we haven't tried this helmet for ourselves. But as fans of a cool retro…

Think back, if you will, to March 2020. It was an uncertain time, as the first waves of a global pandemic kept a tight lid on large gatherings. That's why Honda, among other motorcycle OEMs, chose to harness the international power of the Internet and go virtual with its motorcycle…