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Our Favored Electric Motorcycles in Celebration of Earth Day

Are you tired of spending money on gasoline and contributing to air pollution? Do you want a thrilling and environmentally friendly ride? Look no further than an electric motorcycle! Image: Maeving-RM1 Every year as the number of electric vehicles continues to grow, so does their significance —and even more so during Earth Day. The impact of electric motorcycles and scooters can be monumental…

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5 Things to Bypass When Washing a Motorcycle or Scooter

Image: Ivan Oboleninov A clean, shiny motorcycle looks and feels great to ride, providing added joy and excitement on the road. It also helps to show pride in ownership and respect for the machine. The time you spend getting up close and personal with all its details and components helps to create a stronger bond between the rider and the machine. Also, regular washing and maintenance can…

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Three Essentials Smart Used Motorcycle Buyers Verify

Image: rachel-claire Shopping for your first used motorcycle or upgrading your current ride can be an exciting experience, but it can also be daunting if you are unsure what to watch out for.  We’re all fearful of buying a motorcycle that looks good but is mechanically unsound. It can be a frustrating and costly mistake. It’s important to remember that looks can be deceiving and that a…

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A Comprehensive Guide to Bringing Your Motorcycle Out Of Storage

The new motorcycle riding season is always exciting for riders, and it’s easy to understand why. After months of cold weather and being cooped up indoors, the thought of returning to the road and feeling the wind in your face is exhilarating.  Image: Daria Usanova Suppose you ride in a county with year-round motorcycling. In that case, you have the luxury of being able to enjoy the thrill and…

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How to Master Twisties - Safely Riding The Long and Winding Road

To fully enjoy Twisties, you must be aware of the environment and in complete command of your motorcycle. Image by 嘻哈文 / Pixabay The sensations of riding Twisties can vary from rider to rider but commonly include a sense of thrill and excitement from the rapid changes in direction and speed. The engine’s purring, the calm wind rushing past your body, the adrenaline as you lean into turns, and a…

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Inspecting and Maintaining Your Motorcycle Tires - Easy 12-Step Checklist

Image: OneTwentyOneMedia / Pixabay The importance of motorcycle tires cannot be overstated. Choosing the right tires for your motorcycle and maintaining them in good condition is essential. Even though tire failure is not necessarily a significant reason for accidents, it can contribute to motorcycle mishaps and significantly reduce the enjoyment of riding. Worn, damaged, or under-inflated…

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Fundamental Safety Tips Every Motorcycle Rider Should Practice

Image by David Harper / Pixabay Many who prefer to journey on two wheels agree that freedom and independence are the best excuses to ride. Motorcycling allows you to travel open roads, explore new places, and experience the world uniquely and excitingly. The sense of adventure, the thrill of speed, and the importance of community that comes with being part of the motorbike neighborhood are…

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Ducati to Assemble Scrambler Icon at Volkswagen Plant in Argentina

Ducati to Assemble Scrambler Icon at Volkswagen Plant in Argentina

Image: Courtesy Ducati Press Ducati and Volkswagen Group Argentina have reached an agreement for CKD assembly of Ducati bikes to be sold in the Argentinian market.  The world’s eighth largest country, the second largest in South America after Brazil, and roughly one-third the size of the United States, will become the third country outside Italy to produce Ducati…

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Worlds First Flying Motorcycle Passes Flight Tests- But Is JetPack's Speeder a Motorcycle?

Worlds First Flying Motorcycle Passes Flight Tests- But Is JetPack’s Speeder a Motorcycle?

Does Speeder’s design make it a motorcycle, What defines a motorbike? (Image: JetPack) The world’s first flying motorcycle recently passed flight tests and, according to the manufacture, is expected to be commercially available by 2023. JetPack Aviation (JPA), which already manufactures vertical people propellers, recently announced the successful test flight of its Speeder, a jet engine…

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Women Motors Bootcamp – Perfect for both Beginners and Experienced Riders

Women Motors Bootcamp – Perfect for both Beginners and Experienced Riders

The event is a safe space for women to learn more about themselves, to grow their interests and meet new friends with fun and engaging activities. Photo: Andrea Caiola / Courtesy WMBootcamp In 2021 there should be more spaces where women can enjoy their appreciation of motorcycles, aircraft, and all things mechanical with no judgement or limitations. Women Motors Bootcamp (WMBootcamp) is that…

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New Ducati Concept Electric Motorcycle is Inspired by Italdesign's Vintage 860-GT

New Ducati Concept Electric Motorcycle is Inspired by Italdesign’s Vintage 860-GT

Italdesign Ducati electric concept motorcycle 860-E is inspired by the design firms 1974 860 GT. (image: Italdesign) After decades of bikes with a combustion engine as their very soul, the notion of an electric Ducati may be unacceptable to many fans. Significantly after Ducati’s VP for Global Sales, Francesca Milicia, backtracked on an earlier commitment for an EV motorcycle from the Borgo…

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Motorcycle Racing Stunning Port-Round Slow Motion Video Compilations

Motorcycle Racing Stunning Port-Round Slow Motion Video Compilations

(Image: Courtesy WorldSBK Videos) The FIM Superbike World Championship has released its official website videos of their post-round slow-mo compilations with a free email subscription. The series allows fans to take a long, close look at the riders and their machines in stunning slow-motion images from 2021 WorldSBK. “Captured by the best in the business, some of the slow-mo shots from…

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Organized Crime - Are Australian Biker Gangs the Threat They Are Made Out to Be?

Organized Crime – Are Australian Biker Gangs the Threat They Are Made Out to Be?

As Australian organized crime makes headlines, are outlaw biker motorcycle gangs the threat they are made out to be? (Photo: Brett Sayles / Pexels) Terry Goldsworthy, Bond University and Gaelle Brotto Organised crime has been front page news after the Australian Federal Police revealed its pivotal role in a multinational sting, three years in the making. Along with drug cartels, the mafia and…

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To Reduce Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Crime, It's Essential We Don't Confuse Conservative With Radical Bikies

To Reduce Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Crime, It’s Essential We Don’t Confuse Conservative With Radical Bikies

The great bikie beat-up: why we shouldn’t confuse crime lords with boofheads on bikes. (Photo: Artem Beliaikin / Pexels) In recent years, outlaw motorcycle gangs have been a primary target in Australia’s fight against organized crime. The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission in 2020 launched a special operation against biker gangs, describing them as a “significant threat.” Australian…

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FIM Announces Green Light For The 95th International Six Days of Enduro in Italy

FIM Announces Green Light For The 95th International Six Days of Enduro in Italy

There will be six special stages on each race day, three cross tests and three enduro tests. (Image: Ronald Plett / Pixabay) With registration now closed, after some delay to help those forced into uncertainty due to the pandemic, the 95th edition of the FIM International Six Days of Enduro (ISDE) in Italy has its complete list of entrants.  The list includes 29 nations present and more than…

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China Gifts 140 Motorcycles to Dominican Republic

China Gifts 140 Motorcycles to Dominican Republic

The popular China made motorcycle CFMoto-650TK (Image courtesy: CFMoto) The People’s Republic of China (PRC) Government donated 140 motorcycles, with around 15,000 spare parts and accessories for future maintenance. The gift of motorcycles to the Dominican Republic, just before Christmas, will be assigned to the Armed Forces, the Army, the Armada, the Air Force, and the National Police. The…

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Nigeria Okada Motorcycles Have a Bad Reputation - But Prohibiting Them Accomplishes Nothing

Nigeria Okada Motorcycles Have a Bad Reputation – But Prohibiting Them Accomplishes Nothing

Lagos must rethink its strategy in order to address the challenges posed by commercial motorcycles. (Image: StockSnap / Pixabay) Chidi Nzeadibe, University of Nigeria Lagos has witnessed a growing number of commercial motorcyclists in recent times, transporting people and goods in and around the state. Many of these operators moved in from northern Nigeria, where authorities banned the use of…