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1. Skip the fuel additives and fancy tricks. First, a tip that will help you avoid being ripped off: There are fuel additives and other gadgets that say they’ll help improve your gas mileage. Unfo...

If you’re planning on heading to the dealership for a trade-in, or you’re about to put your motorcycle on Craigslist or another classified site, it’s crucial to do your research first to determine ...

1. Start with plenty of research.  The better you know your bike and its value, the more effectively you can set its price. Start by looking at a used motorcycle price guide and use sites like K...

1. Crash Bars/Engine Guards/Frame Sliders Crash bars (also called engine guards or frame sliders) are metal bars that mount onto your bike’s frame and help keep its most important parts safe in ...

Below, we’ll talk about eight of the most important motorcycle maintenance tasks that you can do at home. That’s right—every task we’ll discuss here can be done yourself with a little know-how. But...

Source: sportpoint/Shutterstock Riding dirt bikes is some of the messiest, rowdiest, loudest fun that a person can have on two wheels. But before you go out to tear it up, it’s crucial to make sure...

Motorcyclists need to carry stuff, too. You might be heading out for your weekly grocery run, scooping up a sweet Craigslist deal or grabbing that last-minute birthday present for your significant ...

Your motorcycle’s tires are among the most important parts of the bike. The size, tread and performance ratings of the tires on your bike will have a huge impact on how your bike handles. But to le...

Source: Kaponia Aliaksei/Shutterstock  Women are an increasingly large share of the motorcycle market. Every day, more women find the joy of two wheels and a revved-up engine, and motorcycle manuf...

Source: Nestor Rizhniak/Shutterstock So, you’ve got it in your head to buy a motorcycle. Maybe it’s your first motorcycle ever, or maybe you’ve been saving up and looking for something new to ride...

That said, it’s important not to let excitement get the better of you when you’re selecting your first motorcycle. Riding a motorcycle safely means knowing your abilities and choosing a bike that w...

1. Motorcycle Mechanic Many of the most passionate motorcycle enthusiasts choose to express their love in the garage. Whether it’s a dealership shop with a steady stream of warranty work or a cust...

There’s no doubt that motorcycle cinema helped create the motorcycle culture we have today. What’s more, the cinema and the motorcycle continue to define each other as new films enter the canon. Lo...

Why It’s Important That Your Motorcycle Fits Right The rider and the motorcycle need to function as a single, integrated unit. If your motorcycle and your body fit awkwardly together, you’re going...

Specifically, they know that taking a few minutes to inspect your bike before you get on the road is a must. This process is important no matter what type of motorcycle you ride and no matter your ...

What Is Lane Splitting?  Lane splitting is the practice of riding a motorcycle in the spaces between rows of stopped or slow-moving traffic (an area referred to as “the channel”). It’s always done...

Just how much does a motorcycle cost, typically? It’s time to find out! In this article, we’ll provide a quick guide to how motorcycles are priced. Along the way, we’ll examine the price difference...

Relax—motorcycle culture has had over a hundred years to develop its own vocabulary, and you don’t have to learn everything in an evening. Use this dictionary of motorcycle slang to learn the cruci...

Below, we’ll go into a little more depth on how cc’s affect a bike’s power and performance. But to understand why a motorcycle’s cc rating is useful, let’s first get acquainted with the concept of ...

These eight motorcycle gadgets are some of the best that modern motorcycle tech has to offer. Whether it’s safety, convenience or comfort, each of these motorcycle gadgets brings something new and ...

It’s time to dig into minimalist motorcycle camping and examine just how far you can slim down your kit. You’ll need these nine essentials, in addition to normal things you’d need to bring when rid...

This guide will give you a brief overview of how to transport a motorcycle, including common options and how to tie your motorcycle down securely. First, we’ll examine why you might need to transpo...

However, to get the benefits of these systems and make sure they’re safe to use while riding, you’ll need to know how to install them correctly. In this quick guide, we’ll give you some basic point...

It might be hard to believe, but the first motorcycles were invented over a hundred years ago. That’s a lot of time for growth, innovation and developing new types of motorcycles, and the motorcycl...