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Fuel Injection Mapping: A Guide to Engine Cartography

Fuel Injection Mapping: A Guide to Engine Cartography

Fuel injection mapping is a critical aspect of tuning modern internal combustion engines. It involves adjusting the air-fuel ratio (AFR) and other parameters to optimize performance, fuel efficiency, and reliability. Whether you're looking to maximize power for track use or enhance efficiency for daily commuting, understanding fuel injection

5 Tips for Riding a Motorcycle as a Passenger

5 Tips for Riding a Motorcycle as a Passenger

Sharing the thrill of a motorcycle ride as a pillion rider can be a great experience for your loved ones. However, it’s also a responsibility. You may not always be able to prevent a motorcycle accident from occurring, despite riding absolutely perfectly. As such, should know what to do

EagleRider Announces New Membership Tiers and Buddy Pass

EagleRider Announces New Membership Tiers and Buddy Pass

EagleRider, the largest international motorcycle rental and tour organizer, has revamped its Club EagleRider membership system. The updated membership model aims to bring riders more flexibility when renting motorcycles—and allow them to bring a friend along for the ride. Club EagleRider works on a credit-based system. Each membership tier

Honda Celebrates Producing 500 Million Motorcycles

Honda Celebrates Producing 500 Million Motorcycles

May 22, 2025, was a big day for Honda. On that date, the company’s 500-millionth motorcycle rolled off the assembly line. The bike—a Honda Activa scooter—was manufactured at the Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India facility in Vitthalapur. To commemorate this momentous milestone, Honda staged an official ceremony

Episode 3: Where the Buffalo Roam

Episode 3: Where the Buffalo Roam

Walking Under Ladders and Other Motorcycle Superstitions Realized

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Walking Under Ladders and Other Motorcycle Superstitions Realized

When you believe in things That you don’t understand, Then you suffer, Superstition ain’t the way —Stevie Wonder Superstition is a strange confluence of emotion and unfounded fears that can embed itself deeply in the human psyche. It fosters anxiety, despite there being no scientific justification for it.

Recreating Magic!—A Letter from Florian

Letter from the Editor

Recreating Magic!—A Letter from Florian

Next year, Route 66 is celebrating its centennial. The world’s most famous highway is turning 100. In anticipation of this milestone, Marisa, Caleb, and I set out last year to follow the iconic road’s 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica. I’m proud of the level

End of Route 66 Hotel Roundup

End of Route 66 Hotel Roundup

Every great journey eventually comes to an end—even a ride on Route 66. Once you push past Adrian, TX, the number of miles left to go keeps only getting smaller. But there are still many miles to go, and you’ll need to sleep somewhere along the way. We’

A Brief Description of Motorcycle Chassis & Suspension Geometry

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A Brief Description of Motorcycle Chassis & Suspension Geometry

It’s been said that a motorcycle “functions entirely in accordance with the laws of reason.” I believe that to be the case. But what are those “laws of reason?” Here, I will focus on some of them, specifically physics and geometry. After all, it is the sacred geometry that

Make Time for Break Time

Make Time for Break Time

Riding a motorcycle is much more fatiguing than driving a car. On top of that, you typically get sore muscles during the first few days of a long trip, particularly when most of your previous riding has been on weekend day trips. Environmental factors, too, can diminish a rider’s

The Unexpected Turn

Christa's Journal

The Unexpected Turn

The memories of our journeys along Route 66 and the Pacific Coast Highway stayed vivid in mine and Christian’s minds (see column in Apr ‘25). Back in Austria, we returned to our daily routines, working and making ends meet, but the thrill of those adventures refused to fade. One

Episode 2: The Truth is Out There

Episode 2: The Truth is Out There

25 Years in the Saddle—Let’s Party!

25 Years in the Saddle—Let’s Party!

This year marks 25 years of RoadRUNNER. We’re throwing a party to celebrate a quarter-century of unforgettable rides, stories, and the amazing community that made it all possible—you! We’re inviting our readers, riders, and industry friends to join us this October 3-5 in Kingsport, TN, for a

Motorcycle Fuel Injection Explained

Motorcycle Fuel Injection Explained

Fuel injection (FI) has revolutionized motorcycles, marking a significant shift in how our engines burn dinosaur juice. Carburetors were used for much of the 20th century, but fuel injection became mainstream on motorcycles during the late 1990s and early 2000s. That change was largely driven by stricter emissions regulations and

Don't Miss These Moto Events on Ohio’s Windy 9

Don't Miss These Moto Events on Ohio’s Windy 9

Located in the Appalachian foothills of southeastern Ohio, Ohio’s Windy 9 (OW9) has emerged as a top-tier destination for motorcycle touring and events. This collection of nine scenic routes, all radiating from Athens, OH, spans approximately 830 miles and draws riders from across the country seeking curvy roads, hilly

Enter to Win a 2025 BMW R 1300 GSA + Earn Extra Entries

Enter to Win a 2025 BMW R 1300 GSA + Earn Extra Entries

RoadRUNNER is celebrating a monumental milestone—our 25th year publishing the best motorcycle travel magazine! To show our appreciation for the incredible community of riders and adventurers who have supported us through the years, we’re kicking off 2025 with an epic announcement. One lucky person will win a brand

Generational Hubris

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Generational Hubris

Miranda Cain road races motorcycles. She’s my grandniece. Her mother and father were motorcyclists. An aunt and uncle of hers were motorcyclists. Her boyfriend is a motorcyclist and raced for a while. Three of her granduncles are motorcyclists. It’s great having another generation in our family involved in

Middle of Route 66 Hotel Roundup

Middle of Route 66 Hotel Roundup

After a long day of riding on Route 66, nothing beats a cozy bed in which to lay your head and dream of the next day’s adventure. We’ve previously covered some unique and nice hotels on Illinois Route 66. Now, we’re continuing to the middle section of

Riding Smart: What Motorcycle Accident Statistics Reveal

Riding Smart: What Motorcycle Accident Statistics Reveal

Riding a motorcycle can be very exciting. Unfortunately, it can also be very dangerous, because motorcycle riders are at greater risk for traffic fatalities and injuries than are car drivers. Did you know that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) keeps tabs on all motorcycle (and other vehicular) accidents?

Foreign Roads, Familiar Freedom—A Letter From Marisa

Letter from the Editor

Foreign Roads, Familiar Freedom—A Letter From Marisa

There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when you throw a leg over a motorcycle in a country that’s not your own. The throttle opens not just to the road ahead, but to a whole new way of experiencing the world. The unfamiliar is thrilling, the routine

25 Years on the Road—Come Celebrate with RoadRUNNER

25 Years on the Road—Come Celebrate with RoadRUNNER

We’re celebrating 25 years of RoadRUNNER, and you’re invited to the party! Join us in beautiful Kingsport, TN, for a weekend of fun and good company as we mark this big milestone. Whether you’ve been reading since the beginning or just picked up your first issue, this

Vital Safety Tips for Every Rider

Vital Safety Tips for Every Rider

The riding season is quickly approaching. As we anxiously await its arrival, take a moment to refresh yourself with a few biker safety tips. Whether it’s before, during, or after your ride, there are several things you can do to help make the road safer for yourself and other

Motorcycle Safety Protects You Legally as Well

Motorcycle Safety Protects You Legally as Well

In honor of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, an initiative supported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, we wanted to remind you about motorcycle safety. It correlates directly with preventing accidents, avoiding insurance and legal troubles, and protecting your financial security. Take a Motorcycle Safety Course Motorcycle safety courses can

Episode 1: Just a Couple Screws Loose

Episode 1: Just a Couple Screws Loose

EagleRider Rebrands and Expands Motorcycle Rental Experiences

EagleRider Rebrands and Expands Motorcycle Rental Experiences

EagleRider is a familiar name to many globe-trotting motorcyclists. But even if you’re a regular at the company’s locations, you might have noticed things looking a little bit different lately. Recently, the world’s largest motorcycle rental company performed a complete rebranding. Although it still uses the familiar