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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 focus on

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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 our

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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 takes to

Destinations

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 operators

A Year in Review

Top RoadRUNNER Stories of 2022

Below you will find a collection of our top stories of 2022. These are the articles that have been read, shared, liked, and tweeted the most, combined with some that flew under the radar that you don't want to miss. From opinion to fact, the following posts will

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Thirdendary Roads

> “Daddy, where is that car going?” My son spoke those words to me three decades ago as he stood tiptoe, looking out the window of our home on the edge of town. The curiosity of a child has inspired many an adventure. They are an elusive lot, adventure riders.

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Be a Safer Night Rider

A rider’s risk factors increase once the sun goes down. To avoid an accident, it’s important to see and be seen. Here are some tips for avoiding road hazards at night: Keep a Clear View In low light conditions, wearing sunglasses or having a tinted shield on your

Jan/Feb '10

Shopping For A Used Motorcycle

Buying a used motorcycle intelligently requires considerably greater effort than just walking into a showroom and selecting a new one. There are both risks and rewards with a previously owned machine. You can get far more bang for your buck, while letting the original buyer take the big depreciation loss.

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Road Rash: Sweet Dreams!

I’ve always been envious of people who could sleep while lying next to an Atlanta freeway. I’m not one of them. I have enough trouble sleeping well at home, and strange accommodations usually exacerbate the problem when traveling. The pillow is too hard or soft, the air conditioner

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3D Printing and Motorcycles: Your Parts and Tools Factory at Home

The world marveled when the crew of the USS Enterprise used a replicator machine to create solid objects seemingly out of thin air in Star Trek: The Next Generation. The year was 1988 and the device seemed like something that could only exist in science fiction. But at that point,

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2022 BMW GS Trophy Recap

The International BMW GS Trophy enduro event was held in early September for the eighth time, this time in Albania with 21 teams from 11 countries. It was a double win for South Africa, with podiums taken by England, Germany, and Mexico. The BMW GS Trophy is a mega event

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Suzuki Launches All-New Compact Parallel-Twin Engine

A new power is rising. Suzuki has introduced an all-new, compact parallel-twin 776cc DOHC engine to power the new 2023 GSX-8S and the V-Strom 800DE. This new engine configuration is lightweight and provides a narrow width and short length. The engine’s bulk is positioned in the chassis to optimize

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Backcountry Discovery Routes and Zero Team Up for Electric ADV Riding

A new partnership is taking adventure riding to an electrified future. Famous adventure motorcycling route planner Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR) has teamed up with electric bike maker Zero to advance electric ADV riding. As part of the partnership, Zero will act as an official OEM sponsor of upcoming BDR and

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Kawasaki Aims for Environment-Friendly Motorcycling

Faced against the irrefutable science of climate change, carbon neutrality has entered human’s vernacular with a vengeance. It is front and center at Kawasaki, with the Japanese powerhouse recently unveiling several pre-production and prototype models that cater to a new focus on the environment. Earlier this year, Kawasaki revealed

Nov/Dec '22

Moto Guzzi: Italian Centenarian

In a world obsessed with corporate takeovers, the fast buck, and the exit strategy—more often than not resulting in dubious derailment of “sure things”—it’s endearing to see Moto Guzzi celebrate 100 years of producing iconic motorcycles. The company’s roots are still firmly planted in their original

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Touring Tip: Get Suspended!

No, I’m not encouraging inappropriate behavior that might get your license suspended. I want to talk to you about your motorcycle’s suspension. This is an area that OEMs often shortchange in order to keep the MSRP of their products in a lower price range. They know that a

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Piaggio Opens MotoPlex Atlanta

A new wonderland has opened for American fans of Italian motorcycles. Piaggio, the parent group of Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, and Vespa, held the grand opening of MotoPlex Atlanta on October 31. The new MotoPlex will serve as Piaggio’s strategic hub for the southeastern U.S. Built upon the same

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Speed the Wheel: Insects and Taxes

Benjamin Franklin is often credited as saying: “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” For a motorcyclist there is an additional certainty. Whenever you take the time to thoroughly clean your face shield, a big old bug is going to splatter itself across

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Automatic Motorcycle Transmissions

Although some view the notion of an automatic transmission on a motorcycle as an outright sin, the reality is the growth of electric motorcycles and scooters has significantly altered perceptions of an automatic motorcycle. With the number of scooters in service globally, it’s fair to assume that a good

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Tarform Motorcycles: Back to the Future

Walk into Tarform Motorcycles in the Brooklyn Navy Yard and the vibe is that of a custom bike shop. Employees are getting stuff done at their stations, parts wait patiently on metal shelves, and music bounces off the industrially-high ceiling and hard concrete floor. Founder Taras Kravtchouk fires up the

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BRP Breaks Ground on New Can-Am Electric Motorcycles Plant in Queretaro

As part of its re-entry into the motorcycle arena, BRP (the mother company of Can-Am) has broken ground on a new plant in Mexico. The factory will produce two new models of electric motorcycles—Can-Am Origin and Can-Am Plus. The Querétaro, Mexico, facility will be erected next to the existing