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Kawasaki Elektrode Experience Brings Riding to Your Children

Are your kids always saying they’d like to ride a motorcycle like their mom or dad? Then the Kawasaki Elektrode Experience is your chance to acquaint your child with a kid-sized and kid-friendly bike. Kawasaki Elektrode Experience is a nationwide tour that aims to introduce young, fledgling

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Harley-Davidson Celebrates 120th Anniversary at 2023 H-D Homecoming

Harley-Davidson has been manufacturing classic American motorcycles for a while — 120 years, to be precise. The Motor Company is celebrating its 120th anniversary at the 2023 Harley-Davidson Homecoming festival. The event will bring hordes of H-D riders, their friends and families, and probably some music lovers as

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The Kerfuffle

At 125 horsepower and 125 Nm of torque, the BMW R 1200 GS can sling mud from its Shinko knobby like a snow blower in a Louisiana swamp. My pal Jay Rothstein sits unaware atop his clutch-less KLR 650, 12 miles north of Gypsum, CO. Afternoon rains have turned

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Motorcycle Licensing Laws Are Different for Teen Riders

Some time ago, Pennsylvania instituted training requirements for teens wanting to obtain their motorcycle license. Under Pennsylvania’s law, all 16- and 17-year-olds applying for a motorcycle license must first complete the state-approved motorcycle safety program. Courses like Pennsylvania’s Basic Rider Course are meant to provide

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Speed The Wheel: The 800-Mile Caffé Africano

As motorcyclists, generally speaking, we tend to be a bit more whimsical and spontaneous than your average Joe. We prefer to cling to the youthful endeavor of chasing desires—however pointless, however ridiculous. I say this without apology. A motorcycle will do that to you. Adult responsibilities are constantly conspiring

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Do Good: Motorcycle Relief Project

Every rider knows the kind of inner peace rolling down highways or bouncing across off-road tracks can bring. Motorcycle Relief Project (MRP) aims to let wounded warriors and struggling first responders experience that same feeling. MRP, based in Evergreen, CO, organizes Relief Rides, five-day dual sport and adventure

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Riding in Cold Weather

Those of us living in the northern latitudes have recently been in the grip of a particularly cold blast of winter weather. Although many of us like to ride throughout the year, there are additional risks that need to be mitigated for cold weather riding: Wind Chill Risk—Wind velocity

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Harley-Davidson Adversary Collection

Many a Harley-Davidson rider enjoys adding a personal touch to their bike. The H-D Adversary Collection lets you do just that with official H-D parts [https://imp.i104546.net/MXP2QM]. You won’t have to wonder if they’ll fit your bike—as long as you have

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Pure Magic: Power to the Rear Wheel

It’s been said many times, “Anyone can ride a motorcycle fast in a straight line”.  Starting and stopping can sometimes results in a crash, especially during a turn.  Sure, you can pedal or glide your feet like Fred Flintstone for stability—but there is a better way. Ask a

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Women in the Front Seat Documentary Launches on Amazon Prime

Female riders form an important but often overlooked part of the motorcycling community. Women in the Front Seat provides an insider perspective into what it means to be a lady in the saddle. Now available for streaming, this feature documentary follows filmmaker Indy Saini on her solo cross-country journey

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BDR Gearing Up to Release New Oregon Route

Adventure riders will soon have a new playground to rip through. Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR), an adventure motorcycling non-profit, is preparing to release its latest route on February 4. Located in Oregon, this 12th BDR route starts in Beaver State’s southeastern, high desert environs. From there, riders head

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Zen Motorcyclist: The Best Lessons

I have a tendency to meet people at the supermarket when I take the motorcycle for my weekly supply run. I like the looks I get carrying my grocery bags and helmet; people wonder where I’m going to put everything. I’ve written before about others feeling at ease

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What You Should Know When Buying a Used Motorcycle

Motorcycles are a big investment, so luckily there are plenty of less expensive, used bikes on the market. However, there are many things you need to consider. From accident records to service history, it’s important to take the time to inspect and research the bike you’re buying. Follow

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The Little Motobi That Could

Tearing through a small village on the Adriatic Coast, the thundering sound of our redlined engines reverberates off the ancient stone walls in a glorious cacophony. This group of breakaway riders is determined not to relinquish a single position, collectively disregarding posted speeds as mere suggestions. The crowds lining the

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Do Good: Motorcycle Missions

The tragedies of life don’t only impact on their immediate victims. The rescuers are all too often shaken to the core as well by the terrible things they routinely witness. But who can help the helpers? Motorcycle Missions can. Motorcycle Missions [https://motorcyclemissions.org/] is a nonprofit organization that

Jan/Feb '23

ZenMoto: Kickstand Up

In 1968, a technical writer from Minnesota left Minneapolis on his 1966 Honda CB77F Super Hawk with his 11-year-old son Chris as pillion. The two had a pair of Harley-Davidson beetle bags and a mountain of gear strapped to their 305cc, 28 hp motorcycle. This was the

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Pure Magic: Head and Eyes

Have you ever tried using a Magic Eraser to fix a display of childhood wall art? Just put a little water on the thing and it works. Like pure magic, it removes marks from almost anything. What’s the worst that could happen if it didn’t perform as advertised?

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Rise of the Retros: Motorcycle Hangouts

It’s undeniable that one of the things we as motorcyclists enjoy about our passion is the feeling of freedom afforded by our two-wheeled (or three-wheeled) friends—the sense that when we turn the throttle, we are leaving our cares behind. It’s a time when we can

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Triumph Enters SuperMotocross World Championship

Triumph is making good on its promises. The company recently announced that it will be competing in the SuperMotocross World Championship starting with the 2024 season. The announcement follows a 2021 statement of the famed motorcycle manufacturer’s intention to enter the world of motocross and enduro racing. Now, Triumph

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MotoMojo: Cornering ABS

When a bike has to slow down or change direction rapidly, it is most susceptible to loss of traction and rider control. Hence, the vast majority of motorcycle mishaps occur while braking and/or cornering. As a result, the greatest challenge for technical safety improvement for motorcycles is to mitigate

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My First Ride on the Isle of Man

We boarded the ferry at around 4 p.m. after landing from our trans-Atlantic flights in Edenborough, Scotland, driving down to Liverpool, U.K., and staying overnight at a hotel. We had packed, shopped for necessities, and had a nice walk about in Liverpool. But now, we headed for

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Cager Ragers: Hidden Dangers of the Road

It’s probably not too big of a stretch to assume most of us have had a moment or two on the road where anger makes us want to go Redrum like Jack Nicholson’s character in Stephen King’s The Shining. Perhaps some of us have given into that

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Loretta Lynn: The Matron of Motocross

Loretta Lynn was more than just a legendary country music singer and songwriter. The coal miner’s daughter stood as a symbol of hard work and resilience throughout her career, telling her inspirational story through her powerful voice and sometimes-too-real lyrics. She was an example of what it

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The Laverda Museum

The opening of the Laverda Museum, in the little village of Breganze in the region of Vicenza, northern Italy, had the character of a folk festival. Around 2,000 guests had gathered in the town center to enjoy the traditional food and wine while Piero Laverda, the former CEO of

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Choosing Motorcycle Insurance

If you’re a biker, there’s a good chance that you or someone you know has been in a motorcycle crash. In 2009 alone, more than 90,000 motorcyclists or passengers were injured in accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Unfortunately, law-abiding and careful motorcycle