The 5 Best Used Dual-Sport Motorcycles for Under $5,000
Dual sport motorcycles are an exciting yet practical choice for beginning your two-wheeled riding experience. They are especially appropriate if you grew up riding off road and still wish to have the...
View ArticleThe Kawasaki Ninja 500R: The Perfect First Bike?
That takes me back… Recently while driving home I came across a sight that I never pass without stopping to offer help: a motorcyclist in distress due to some kind of mechanical failure. There are two...
View ArticleDetermining the Correct Size of Motorcycle for an Ideal Riding Position
Several factors come into play when choosing a motorcycle to fit you the best. Most of them are fairly obvious. If you’re quite tall you’ll be looking at ones that are taller and longer while smaller...
View Article10 YouTube Videos That Help Explain Motorcycle Riding Basics
Starting from the Beginning “For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them.” -Aristotle I’m the kind of person who does their homework before tackling a new project or...
View ArticleThe Honda NC700X and 750X: Great Bikes for New Riders
A friend of mine happened to glance at my computer screen while I was researching the Honda NC700X today. He spotted its picture on the laptop screen and after a moment of admiring it exclaimed:...
View ArticleBest Motorcycles for New Riders – 2018 Edition
If you’re anything like me, the idea of a whole new fleet of motorcycles coming out is beyond tantalizing! I can’t wait to read all about them each year so I can go annoy salespeople with my questions...
View ArticleInnovative New Technology Making Motorcycling Better
Bob Dylan is Speaking To Me About Motorcycles “Come writers and critics Who prophesize with your pen And keep your eyes wide The chance won’t come again And don’t speak too soon For the wheel’s still...
View ArticleHow to Identify When a Bike Has Been Poorly Maintained
Caveat Emptor or Buyer Beware There’s a tremendous difference between a vehicle that has been properly maintained and one that hasn’t. I’ve owned several cars, trucks, and bikes sporting high miles...
View ArticleTwo New Harleys: Forty-Eight Special & Iron 1200 Sportster
115 years of Harley Davidson Motorcycles A couple of weeks ago one of the local Harley dealerships in Calgary offered up a “behind the scenes tour” of the facility to interested members of the public....
View ArticleMoped vs. Scooter vs. Motorcycle: What’s the Difference?
The Short Answer The difference between mopeds, scooters, and motorcycles comes down to power and size. In reality, all three are actually just types of motorcycles, but they’re built with different...
View Article7 Reasons You Should Ride a Scooter Instead of a Motorcycle
The Alternative Motorcycle? Scooters are probably the most common two-wheeled vehicles on the road worldwide other than bicycles. I suppose in that sense it’s the same as the alternative genre of...
View ArticleThe Impact: Why You Should be Riding in a Full Face Helmet
It’s Common Sense There are people and groups arguing for and against helmet use in general and the topic is extremely inflammatory in the United States. I think it’s less controversial to debate...
View Article20 Tips That Will Make Your Riding Even More Fun
Live To Ride, Ride to Live Motorcycling!!! Hurtling down the road on two wheels with a growling engine beneath you and the roar of the wind as your companion is the very definition of fun to...
View ArticleBest Gear for Beginners: Two Schools of Thought
When I decide to invest in a new hobby or interest, the philosophy I use is generally to start simple and work my way up to complex from there depending on my interest level. Others begin at full...
View ArticleGreat Idea, Poor Execution Awards: 3 “Revolutionary” Motorcycling Ideas That...
Economics: A Harsh Teacher Several times in history people and companies have taken big risks and won equally big. It’s the fuel for ambitious innovation and business venture as well it should be....
View ArticleCommon Mistakes New Riders Make and How to Avoid Them
It’s been several months since you started studying for your motorcycle license. When you see a motorcycle in the street, you become envious, you spend all of your nights comparing all of the models to...
View Article2018 Kawasaki 400 Ninja Review: It Lives Up To The Hype
I’ve been eagerly waiting for an opportunity to test ride the brand new 2018 Ninja 400. Finally last week I did just that at a Demo Day put on by the local dealership in Calgary: BlackFoot Motosports!...
View Article2016 Honda CB500X ABS: Another Perfect Beginner Motorcycle
My wife wants to join me out on motorcycle rides, but not as a passenger anymore. She wants her own wheels. No problem since there are plenty of excellent options out there. She Wants To Write Too She...
View ArticleMotorcycle Preparedness: The Importance of Being Ready for the Road
This article will focus on the things you can do to prepare for situations that might arise while riding your motorcycle. Unlike a car, space on a motorcycle is limited and it makes it a bit more...
View ArticleShoei GT Air Solid Helmet Review: A Shrewd, Narrow Choice of Helmet
Have I Gone Back In Time? You’re probably wondering why I’m reviewing a helmet that was released in 2013, six years too late. Fair question. The answer: because the new GT Air II has just been released...
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