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Trevor Motorcycles Brings Its Electric Off-Road Flat-Tracker to US

Trevor Motorcycles is a Belgian pioneer in electric motorcycles whose DTRe Stella is a prime example of an electricity-powered flat track-type racing bike. There’s just one problem—the bike has only been available in Europe. Now that has changed. Trevor Motorcycles has brought the off-road-only variant of the Stella

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Triumph TR Series Adds Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X to 2024 Lineup

It’s a triumphant day for fans of motorcycles that harken back to the styling cues of the classics. Triumph will be introducing not one but two all-new machines in its 2024 lineup. The 2024 Triumph Speed 400 joins Triumph’s Speed Twin catalog (although as a single-cylinder it doesn’

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2023 Mileage Masters Contest Winners Announced

This year, we ran the RoadRUNNER Mileage Masters contest to challenge our readers to travel as much as they could in the riding season. The contest started with the Jun ‘23 issue and ran through the end of the Oct ‘23 issue. We asked participating riders to take starting and

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How to Buy a Motorcycle in the US as a Foreigner

As a British international rider, the high-octane journey of buying a motorcycle in the U.S. isn't just about acquiring your dream bike. It's an adventure in itself. Over my own experience, I unveiled the intricacies, best-kept secrets, and labor-saving strategies that turn the buying and

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Speed the Wheel: The Vanishing Art of Getting Lost

I tend to be slow at acquiring new-fangled electronic gadgets. Case in point, I have a four-year old cell phone and only recently started dabbling in social media. Although this could be mere stubbornness or laziness, I prefer to think I’m acting out of sentimentality, fearful that we risk

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The Photo

In 1972, I was 14 years old. The Buchanan family had recently moved into a home in Pacific Palisades, CA, on a street appropriately named Friends. The kid next door, Scott Johnson, was the same age as I. Once we discovered a shared love of motocross, with dreams of one

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Drinking and Riding has Legal Consequences

Alcohol affects the skills that are essential to riding a motorcycle—balance, coordination, and responsiveness. Evidence suggests that it plays a significant role in fatal motorcycle crashes. In fact, research has shown that in fatal crashes a larger proportion of motorcyclists had been drinking prior to an accident than operators

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Speed the Wheel: Like Seeing Heaven

Over our lives, most of us will witness a number of memorable atmospheric events. Nature is an engaging host, serving up beautiful sunrises, dramatic sunsets, violent storms, double rainbows, and surreal cloud formations. It’s not always calm and serene, but the natural ebb and flow of the Earth’s

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A Professional Globetrotter: Royal Enfield's Paolo Brovedani

At the age of 63, when most of his colleagues are already enjoying their retirement, Italian engineer Paolo Brovedani packed his bags and moved from Peugeot in France to the Royal Enfield development center in England. After a successful introduction, he then moved to Chennai, India, in 2020 where he

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10 Questions to Ask a Motorcyclist Before Becoming Their Passenger

Many of us were first introduced to motorcycling as a passenger. In the world of street riding, there is a broad range of skill levels and safe riding practices. Before putting your life in the hands of a motorcycle rider, it’s wise to first understand his or her competence.

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So Much To Be Thankful For

Dear Reader, Without sounding like a broken record, this year has really flown by. Motorcycles have come and gone, several sets of tires have been gloriously burned, and I added a Ténéré 700 to the garage again. I let go of my first one too soon, and then all my

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RoadRUNNER Black Friday Deals

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Five Common Sources of Motorcycle Accidents & Strategies For Avoiding Them

If you're looking to avoid an accident on the road, keep reading. These defensive riding techniques can help you in tricky situations and keep you shiny side up. Oncoming, Left Turning Vehicle This is probably the most common cause of motorcycle accidents. The driver of an oncoming vehicle

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Sidetracked: Turkey Scout

"Be Prepared!" The Boy Scout motto is a good mantra to live by. Unfortunately, even as a bona fide Eagle Scout my adherence to the wisdom often undulates. "Flat again! Come get me." These words, texted to the rescue team (my wife), articulate a reluctant tossing-in

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Winterizing Your Motorcycle

Leaving a motorcycle idle for several months can wreak havoc if precautions are not taken. Here are a few minor things you can do to protect your bike and prevent problems when you’re ready to ride again. Gas Before storing your motorcycle for any extended period of time, top

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BMW 100th Anniversary at Barber Vintage Festival

BMW is 100 years old. It reached the century mark the hard way—by making motorcycles every one of those 100 years. Okay, maybe the brand missed a couple years due to some weird international incident, but they never gave up on tooling. Either way, while many motorcycling brands brag

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Sidetracked: Kickstands Up At Eight!

It has been said that collecting a group of motorcycle riders to leave on time is like herding cats. Four motorcycles and a dozen ATVs are packed into the corral in Salinas de Garci Mendoza, Bolivia. The village is a half-day ride from the world’s largest salt plains known

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Group Riding Safely

Riding in a group can be a great way to enjoy the camaraderie of traveling with other like-minded motorcyclists. Caravanning in a large, unbroken procession, however, poses special risks. For example, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, where riders often tour in sizable packs, recorded one the highest number of fatalities in

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Sidetracked: Fly and Ride

The ad read, "2007 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure, low miles, pristine mechanically and cosmetically." I can't resist the allure of an older bike in good condition. Many of these machines hit the sweet spot in technology and reliability and, armed with a little knowledge and

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Chain & Final Drive Maintenance

Motorcycle chains and final drives are strong, durable, and efficient, but they do need occasional maintenance. Fortunately, these are fairly simple procedures and can be accomplished by most owners in a reasonably short time. A quick inspection should be performed before every ride. On bikes equipped with chains, a thorough

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2023 Giant Loop Ride at Crane Hot Springs

The 12th Annual Giant Loop ride was the largest gathering of adventure motorcyclists this Oregon event had seen to date. Held at Crane Hot Springs near Burns, OR, this year’s ride welcomed nearly 650 participants. The campout/rally took place on June 1-4 and was a tremendous success. Open

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Speed the Wheel: Head Cold

My articles frequently have me meandering through some storied recollection from my past. This time, however, I want to borrow a story from older brother Barry’s treasure trove of two-wheeled memories. We recently reminisced about the good ole days of our carefree youths—which were monopolized by motorized obsessions.

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False Advertising

Vehicle manufacturers of all kinds have been letting their marketing departments bestow their creations with overzealous names for years. I’m referring to the practice of manufacturers mouth's writing checks their machines can’t cash. Think Suzuki Swift (it wasn’t). Or, as a newer example, the now-discontinued

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Texas Formally Outlaws Lane Splitting

Some states in the U.S. are taking steps to allow motorcyclists to lane split and filter, while others are working to put a stop to the practice. Texas has now positioned itself in the latter camp. On September 1, lane splitting officially became illegal in the state of Texas.

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Zero to Hero: (Re)Learning How to Ride Off-Road

It all started at the point of impact. Wind escaped my lungs with a force I’d never felt before. The crash happened fast. I barely had time to react before the damage to my diaphragm (as I’d later realize) had been done. In a split second, a preventable