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World’s First Self-Riding Motorcycle Goes Rogue, Now Touring Without Owner

In a development no one saw coming—except, perhaps, every science fiction writer ever—the world’s first self-riding motorcycle has gone rogue.  Originally designed as an advanced AI-powered touring companion, the prototype Iron Phantom 900 AI, was supposed to revolutionize long-distance riding. Instead, it has broken free from its

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The Fork in the Road

September, 2005. I remember Christa’s email like it was yesterday: “We would like to use your submission ‘Las Vegas’ in one of our next issues.” I read it once, twice, a million times and I still couldn’t believe it. I wasn’t born a writer. I never did

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Thork Racing: A Rugged Navigation Ecosystem

The DMD2 navigation unit and mobile application has recently become very popular among motorcyclists. I wrote about the application and its user interface in the Dec ‘23 issue. Thork Racing, the company behind DMD2, used to work with another vendor, Carpe Iter, as a complementary business partner. The latter provided

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You Never Forget Your First

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My ‘Cold Open’ with RoadRUNNER

"Wow!” That was my reaction when I first laid eyes on RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel. My moto-journalism aspirations skyrocketed, however, in the fall of 2003, when I was asked to do a multi-day touring article for the publication. Christian Neuhauser, the magazine’s founder, and his Austrian family

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RoadRUNNER 25-Year Anniversary Party

Let’s Get Together and Ride Community is an integral part of the motorcycling world. When you take a break and remove that helmet, the words start flying. A quick 10-minute break can easily last half an hour or more. We talk about what we just saw, how sweet the

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KTM Through the Years

At the time I’m writing this, most motorcycle enthusiasts know something about the troubles facing KTM. Following a host of rumors that surfaced at the end of 2024, the Austrian company and Europe’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, has officially entered “self-administration.”  This means legal restructuring for KTM’s parent

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The Fire Within—A Letter From Marisa

Not too long ago, I had a conversation with a man in his mid-40s who told me he was "pretty much done with life." He wasn’t sick, nor was he going through some major crisis—he just felt like he’d done everything he was ever going

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Leod Escapes Trippinars Teach You How to Ride Abroad Like a Local

Motorcycle tours are among the best ways to experience a foreign country in like-minded company. However, they have the potential to leave you with a sour taste in your mouth. If your skills aren’t on par with the rest of the group, you may feel like you’re holding

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Top Tips for Motorcycle Touring Comfort

Motorcycle touring forces you to spend many hours out in the elements. It makes riding exhilarating, but it’s also more tiring than covering the same number of miles in a covered vehicle.  To fully enjoy your multi-day motorcycle adventure, you should make the experience as comfortable as possible. But

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Tips For Changing Your Own Oil

Changing your motorcycle's oil is essential for maintaining engine performance and longevity. Oil changes are one of the easiest maintenance jobs on a bike, so almost anyone can pick it up in no time. Not only is it fairly simple, but it can save you some money over

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FIM Awards 2024

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Understanding Motorcycle Engine Sizes and Power Dynamics

When considering a motorcycle’s performance, many riders focus on engine size, often expressed in cubic centimeters (cc). Engine displacement is certainly an important factor, but it alone does not directly determine how much power a motorcycle produces.  In this article, I will explore the nuances of engine displacement, power

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Buying Into Cool—The Mystique of Harley-Davidson

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Mornings

“There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope.” —Bernard Williams Morning. When the day is fresh with promise. A clean canvas for life.  Motorcyclists universally enjoy mornings—they love rising early to ride. Whether it’s a spontaneous decision to go for a jaunt,

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Motorcycle Airbag Vests: Your Inflatable Guardian

Gasp, screech, bang. If you hear that horrible series of sounds, you’re much better off in a car than on a motorcycle. At least in an automobile, you can rely on an airbag absorbing some of the impact. Honda put an on-board motorcycle airbag in the 2005 Gold Wing,

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25 Years—A Letter From Florian

Dear Reader, It is with great pride that I announce RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel is celebrating its 25th year. As an independent, family-owned publishing company, we’ve always considered you, our readers, our extended family. We have ridden together through some seriously great times and also some hard and

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Moto Guzzi and Eudoxie Bring the Split Chain Event to US

On December 16, 2024, five women took to the scenic roads of Southern California in a celebration of female riders. It was the seventh annual Split Chain event, organized by French women’s motorcycling gear manufacturer Eudoxie in partnership with Moto Guzzi. The riders participating in the event included three

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3 Splendid Hotels for a Romantic Motorcycle Vacation in SoCal

Southern California is a great destination for a romantic getaway with your special riding partner. Thanks to its warm climate, the area is full of great roads and sights you can explore all year round. Being such a popular tourism destination, however, means SoCal is chock-full of hotels, inns, and

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EagleRider is Ready for Daytona Bike Week

The Daytona Bike Week is the opener and highlight of the riding season to many motorcyclists. This year’s event takes place February 28-March 9 in Daytona Beach, FL. Not all riders are able to attend Daytona astride their own motorcycles. Perhaps your machine suffered a breakdown, live so far

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Motorcycling Saved My Life

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The Evolution of Motorcycle Standardization

At the dawn of the 20th century—not long after their first documented invention in 1885—motorcycles had already taken on the classic characteristics that still shape them today. They had two wheels of relatively similar size, a frame, a centrally-mounted engine, the rider sat upright between the axles, and

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5 Romantic Hotels for a Moto Vacation in the Northeast

Forget Cinderella’s pumpkin carriage. Your motorcycle is the ideal vehicle to carry you and your special someone to a romantic weekend getaway. For Pete’s sake, riding two-up practically forces one of you to wrap their arms around the other. We’ve written about romantic New York hotels before.