This weekend there was a Ducati Party in my living room. It started with a Ducati Panigale 1199 I was storing over the winter for a friend. That bike had to go, but then the place looked empty, so I ...
Read More »Kick-Ass Cell Phone Mount and USB Charger! $20!
This is awesome, and I’m really excited, again. Back in 2015, I ordered a dual USB-charger that could be easily wired to a motorcycle battery, and mounted to my motorcycle’s handlebars even more easily. That was great, but it required another addition ...
Read More »DARPA’s New Military Motorcycle Can Run on Olive Oil
It runs off a battery, or just about any kind of fluid that can burn. It makes enough power to run communications equipment, but is only as loud as a conversation. Oh, and it'll go 80 miles per hour.
Read More »3D Print Yourself a Vespa
Love the classic look of Vespa scooters? Needing to scratch your itch for 1960’s and 1970’s nostalgia? Don’t feel much like spending $4,899 USD on a 2015 Vespa Primavera? No problem, just 3D print yourself one. If Vespa, nostalgia, Italy’s “Dolce ...
Read More »Toyota i-Road: Why I Hate and Love it at the Same Time
With 3 wheels, the Toyota i-Road is a zero-emission, electric combination motorcycle and car. Toyota is trying to create a new niche they call "urban mobility", combining "the convenience of a motorbike and comfort and stability of a car." If you can imagine a motorcycle with doors, a roof and a steering wheel, you pretty much have the Toyota i-Road. It has a top speed of 60 kph and can hold 2 people. Fully charged in 30 mins, the i-Road can travel 50 kms, but only at 30 kph. Each front wheel has its own electric motor (forward and reverse), while steering is accomplished by the back wheel. The driving experience is like a motorcycle as it leans into the corners.
Read More »The Ugliest Motorcycle I’ve Ever Owned
For the first few years of my motorcycle career I didn’t have much money. My first motorcycle was older than I was, and it was my pride and joy. My third motorcycle on the other hand, well, it was just ...
Read More »Sons of Anarchy Season 7 Character Changes
The first episode of Sons of Anarchy’s seventh and final season airs tonight. This is post two of three Sons of Anarchy Season 7 posts we’re sharing before the premier at 9 PM EST on FX. This post is looking ...
Read More »The 3 Best Motorcycle Helmets for Cruising
In many parts of the world helmets are optional. Unfortunately, not all of us have the freedom to choose whether or not we put on before going out for a ride. So if you’re going to have to wear one, ...
Read More »New Harley-Davidson Sportster XL Big Bore 1250cc Conversion Kit
Attention Sportsteristas!
There's a new player in the Sportster big bore game. S&S Cycle's new big bore Sportster conversion kit will bump up your 883cc up to 1,250.
The Best Motorcycle GPS, Ever
GPS units already come with great features for motorcyclists. Find the road ahead of you closed or unpaved? No problem, there’s an alternate route button. Running out of gas and need to find the nearest service station? There’s a button ...
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