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This Italian motorcycle from Moto Guzzi filled me with joy
I bought this 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Special—say "spe-see-ah-lé," Italian flair on the e and everything—almost exactly a year ago this month. It was, and remains, the first vehicle I bought new.Delivered...
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There's a strange link between violent motorcycle gangs and the US military
Some US military personnel and government employees are closely linked to notoriously violent biker gangs, according to a leaked DOJ report obtained by the Intercept.The relationship between the biker...
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Why an electric motorcycle is better than a car
A die hard rider friend of mine has gone through three motorcycles, at least from what I can remember: Harley-Davidson Sportster, Ducati 916 and his most recent ride was a beautiful BMW R1200 GS...
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You're going to hear 'Yo man, that's a nice bike' a lot when riding this...
Where café racer meets cruiser, the Star Bolt C-Spec is a fun new take on the wildly successful Bolt and Bolt R-Spec. I had the opportunity to get some saddle time with the C-Spec over the course of a...
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A bunch of adventurous bikers ditched Chicago for a 21-day motorcycle ride...
A group of bikers from Chicago spent three weeks this spring touring Vietnam by motorcycle.Dubbing their trip the Hilo Project, the five American bikers were provided with vehicles by Ducati Vietnam....
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Victory is coming on strong as an American motorcycle company
This article is biased. I feel it's only fair to admit that fact straight out of the gate.Truth is, all articles you read on any website, about any subject, are in some way biased. But that's...
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Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis doesn't drive a car to work
Some people take the bus. Some people take the train. Many drive their own cars, while some privleged folks are driven.But when Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis — aka the most interesting man in...
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The Army is developing a 'Star Wars'-like hoverbike to transport soldiers
The U.S. Army is working on a futuristic “hoverbike” that could carry one to two soldiers up to ten feet off the ground at speeds around 60 miles per hour over land and water.The Army Research...
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The coolest motorcycle in the world has come to America
Today I feel like I’ve traveled back in time and it was a pure delight to have a little feeling of analogue in this modern digital world.The Royal Enfield Classic 500 is just that—a bare bones modern...
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This is why you should wear more than just a helmet when riding a motorcycle
On a recent ride, I was dressed in full gear that included a full-face helmet, jacket with armor inserts, riding jeans with kevlar, full boots and gloves. Since I live in the State of Illinois, there...
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Harley-Davidson doubles down in the face of cheap competition (HOG)
Quintessential American motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson is facing steep competition from cheaper motorcycles imported from Asia.These less-expensive alternatives, along with slipping revenues (down by...
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These are the biggest mistakes that beginning motorcyclists make
Your newfound fascination with motorcycling has you chomping at the bit to get out and ride until your glutes can’t take it anymore.And then you want to go out and do it again. Nothing can come between...
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Victory is getting serious about electric motorcycles with this new model
Fresh off a strong showing at the Isle of Man TT electric motorcycle race, Victory Motorcycles has announced the 2016 Victory Empulse TT. This is the first foray into electric bikes by an established...
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Over a million bikers have descended on a sleepy South Dakota town
For one week every year, Sturgis, a small town nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota, becomes motorcycle mecca.Hundreds of thousands of bikers make the pilgrimage each year to the Sturgis...
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If you're looking for a weekend bike that's a thrill to ride, Suzuki has you...
With a lightened GSX-R chassis, the wicked 2005 GSX-R1000 motor and an aggressive upright riding position, why were we so surprised that this all-new GSX-S1000 was so much fun to ride? Suzuki Motor...
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I rode the Harley-Davidson of my dreams and left wanting another bike
When I was a kid I wanted a Fat Boy. Maybe it was Terminator2, watching that all-American movie hero Arnold Schwarzenegger (well his stunt double) jump a Fat Boy off a concrete embankment. I also...
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You don’t want to make one of these 5 common mistakes when buying a motorcycle
It’s not just buying a new motorcycle that’s exciting. Merely entertaining the idea of getting a new set of wheels under you is enough to give you goosebumps. Upgrading to a new bike or adding one to...
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Check out the powerful new Ducati Monster motorcycle
Take a mix of 1299 Panigale parts, S model components, a handful of unique R-only pieces, plenty of carbon fiber goodies, new wheels and frame and redesigned engine parts and you’ve got the new Ducati...
View ArticleHere's what it's like to drive on one of 'the world's most dangerous roads'
Travelers filmed their drive on one of 'the world's most dangerous roads': Khardung La in India.Produced by Jacqui FrankFollow BI Video: On FacebookJoin the conversation about this story »
View ArticleA motorcyclist who was hit on a Texas road claims the driver did it on purpose
A man on a motorcycle who was hit by a car on a country road in Texas says the driver did it on purpose.Eric Sanders and his girlfriend were thrown from their motorcycle at 65 mph, after a car swerved...
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