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I have a weird fascination with motorcycles or other powersports machines being turned into rolling weapons of war. Maybe it's a mid-life crisis coming on, where I either have to choose getting really into World War history or smoking meats? Though I'm already smoking meats...

Motorcycles and anime have a long history together. I mean, it's nearly 2025, and the seemingly infinite influence of Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira still can't possibly be overstated.We also can't forget less well-known creations over time, like the giddy exercise in pure moto-nerdery that is Bakuon!, or the Honda Super Cub…

One of the best pieces of gear you could buy as a backcountry snowmobiler is a Garmin inReach. It's what literally saved my ass. But the second is an avalanche beacon as if the worst occurs when you're carving up some far-off bowl of powder, you want one in your…

Solid-state batteries are making headlines more and more in recent months. This type of battery, particularly when it comes to EVs, could very well change the game, as we’ve talked about multiple times in the past. But up until fairly recently, it seemed that solid-state battery tech was getting close…

Look, 2024 hasn't been kind to a host of powersport manufacturers, as the world has collectively tightened its proverbial and real belts. Interest rates remain high. Economic outlooks remain look. Wages have remained stagnant after years of failing to keep up with high inflation. And everyone who went hard during…

Once you start living that DIY life, it's hard to stop. I'm not just talking bikes; I'm talking all kinds of DIY. Because really, if you look at things the right way, and with the proper amount of curiosity, us well-seasoned DIYers can turn literally anything into our next project. Obviously,…

What do all liter-plus adventure bikes these days have in common? Well, quite a lot actually.

Take a look at the motorcycle above and what do you see? A sporty, high-performance naked bike with the rider dragging knee on the race track, right? Judging from the bike’s proportions, it seems that it’s probably rocking a 400-ish cc engine, perhaps one of those new small-displacement naked bikes…

Despite my issues with how the Bureau of Land Management manages our public lands, and there are countless things I find wrong with its implementations, the land that part of the federal government manages is still at least our land. It hasn't been sold off, leased out, or otherwise walled…

There's overkill and then there's this. I mean, who doesn't love a bit of scorched Earth, but when we're talking about hitting 200mph across ice, snow, and whatever else comes in winter, that's like throwing a nuke at a spider who just walked into your house. It's a bit much.  But…

When you think of affordable, retro-inspired motorcycles, chances are the first manufacturer that comes to mind is Royal Enfield. The Indian motorcycle marque has quickly gained popularity in recent years, thanks to its impressive lineup of two-wheelers that serves as the perfect platform for custom builds.