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The state of Wisconsin is home to many fine things—dairy, beer and the kind of beautiful scenery that has to be seen to be believed. But something that you might not know is that Wisconsin is also ...

As we enter the 2020s, more women are riding motorcycles than ever before. A 2018 industry survey showed that nearly 20 percent of U.S. motorcycle riders are women. That number rises to 26 percent ...

Tracker Handlebars Tracker handlebars, so-called because they were originally developed for use in track racing, are a relatively neutral-shaped and versatile category of handlebars. They generall...

“Ugh!” Your buddies hear that expression of disgust in their Bluetooth motorcycle helmet speakers, and they probably know what happened. Your precious bike has been slimed—with mud, bugs, water or ...

Responsible for testing key models from major motorcycle manufacturers and testing out the latest motorcycling kit means that the journalists at Fast Bikes magazine, based in the UK, spend much of ...

A pair of shoes that doesn’t fit quite right can give you a blister. A shirt that doesn’t fit can make you look pretty silly and a wrong-sized hat looks downright goofy.   But a motorcycle helmet t...

In this guide, we’ll look at five must-have motorcycle accessories that are highly recommended for any motorcyclist today.  1. Motorcycle Jacket A motorcycle jacket does a whole lot more than l...

Without a license to ride it, a motorcycle is just an expensive decoration for your garage. So, if you don’t know how to get your motorcycle license yet, there’s no time like the present to get it ...

For better or for worse, the car is the default standard of transportation in many countries. But don’t let our car-centric culture convince you that you need four wheels to meet your everyday tran...

Riding motorcycles is pretty much always a blast, whether you’re alone or with friends. However, there’s something about the camaraderie of riding in a group and hearing your friends chattering in ...

There are a thousand different reasons why generations of motorcycle riders have considered the cross country trip to be a rite of passage. A cross country motorcycle trip is an incredible way to g...

A motorcycle helmet is the single most important piece of gear a rider buys. Your helmet will be responsible for protecting you in a worst-case scenario, of course, but it will also be on your head...

For most people, the daily commute isn’t exactly the peak of the good life. At best, it’s tolerable and goes by quickly. At worst, it can be miserable. What if you could make your commute a little...

Planning a motorcycle road trip can be incredibly exciting. You can start to imagine legendary scenery, the feeling of the breeze whipping around you and the sound of your machine roaring down the ...

Just about everyone in the world knows what Bluetooth is. Whether you have been using Bluetooth since the days of ringtone sharing, or if you are newly adapted to using Bluetooth in your Cardo helm...

Riding a motorcycle “two-up,” or with a passenger, can be an awesome experience. You can share your love of riding and your adventures with someone else. When it’s done right, you’ll both have a gr...

There is no feeling of more peace and joy than going on long-distance cross-country motorcycle road trips. Traveling through the fresh and long open roads and different types of green terrains is j...

Motorcycles and music go together like steak and potatoes, like whiskey and ice, like — well, rock and roll. Throughout the long history of the motorcycle, riders have always sought out the choices...

You’ll usually learn about motorcycle hand signals in your basic motorcycle instruction course. But a lot of riders don’t bother to remember them once they’re done. Isn’t that what turn signals are...

History of Motorcycle Culture As the motorcycle evolved, so did the culture that came alongside it. Almost as soon as motorcycles first became widely available in the early 1900s, people were tuni...

Podcasts have achieved a place of pride as one of the most interesting and informative new media formats of the 21st century. And an art form can rarely be around for long before motorcycle enthusi...

Buying a new motorcycle is a big investment. A beginner motorcycle can often cost between $5,000 and $10,000, and pro-level models can be much more expensive. So, the million-dollar question (altho...

For those who do not ride motorcycles, the fact that we can talk to each other while riding sometimes sounds like a surprise. However, for motorcyclists intercoms are no longer a surprise – almost ...

Communicating as a First Responder Communication is key when it comes to public safety. Dispatchers need to be able to communicate with first responders in real-time so they can get to the person ...