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Before a burst of technology and specialization in the mid 1980s commenced sharpening...
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By Jerry Smith
Modular helmets, or flips-ups, were once curiosities, practically...
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I’m a careful planner, but the key to this journey was decided by the flip...
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Photo Credit: Rich Cox
You can rack up miles smoothly, swiftly and comfortably on both, but you’ll come away with different impressions. The K 1600 GTL will thrill you; the Gold Wing will pamper you.
Greg Drevenstedt
by Greg Drevenstedt When BMW unveiled the all-new 2012 K 1600 GTL, a high-tech, high-performance replacement for the long-running K 1200 LT, the company declared that it had built “a shark, not a whale,” a thinly veiled jab at the Honda Gold Wing GL1800. Around the same time we got our first ride on the GTL (and its sport-touring sibling, the K... read story
2011 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer Road Test
Vintage motorcycles are incredibly cool, but most riders are reluctant to put up with their drawbacks... Read more »
2012 BMW G 650 GS Sertão Road Test
Sertão is Portuguese for hinterlands or back country, particularly the arid badlands of northeastern... Read more »
2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Review
Before a burst of technology and specialization in the mid 1980s commenced sharpening our motorcycles... Read more »
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Dozens of Ride for Kids events are being held throughout the United States this summer and fall to raise funds for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, whose mission is to find the cause of and the cure for childhood brain tumors through support of medical research. Each event is slightly different, but all include a scenic motorcycle ride with hundreds... read story
Motorcycle Rallies and Clubs: Del Mar Concours 2011
The affluent city of Del Mar in San Diego County has had a motorcycle history for decades. In the past,... Read more »
Custom V Star 950 Sweepstakes Bike to be Unveiled at Laughlin River Run
One lucky person will be the proud owner of a 2012 V Star 950 customized by Chris Hagest and his crew... Read more »
Motorcycle Rallies & Clubs: National Motorcycling Events Calendar
It’s time to change the oil, check the tires, tune up your credit cards and go flatten some bugs. But... Read more »
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Susan Salvadori
The unofficial word is that motorcycle helmets should be replaced every five years or so. My Nolan N-100 Modular (a.k.a. flip-up) was pushing that age last year, so I asked Clement to get me a replacement; I liked my Nolan because it fit well and was “100 percent Italian” … always a plus in my book. Clem said that the N-100 was no longer... read story
Richa Spirit Motorcycle Jacket and Pants Review
The Richa Spirit jacket and pants that debuted in our Armored Textile Buyer’s Guide (Rider September, 2011) are back for a closer evaluation. To recap... Read more »
National Cycle VStream Motorcycle Windshield Review
As good as the Honda Gold Wing GL1800 is, there’s always room for improvement. One thing many GL riders want to improve is the stock windshield, which... Read more »
Rider Book Review: Motorcycle Journeys Through North America by Dale Coyner
WEBSITE EXCLUSIVE! Simply the creation of this book is impressive! Dale Coyner decided to take a look-see at nearly all of the United States, and a goodly... Read more »
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Scott “Bones” Williams
Motorcyclists love to go for a ride, but we aren’t the only ones who do. For dogs, going for a ride is an experience that never gets old, an opportunity never to be passed up, a sensory overload that’s simply fun. With the Labrador retrievers I’ve owned, there’s been one answer to the question, “Do you want to go for a ride?” Their wiggly,... read story
5th Annual Paso Robles (California) Vintage Sidecar & Motorcycle Rendezvous
The town of Paso Robles is best known for the vineyards that surround it, the many tasting rooms, and for the numerous wine-related events in summer and... Read more »
by Denis Rouse Rider magazine’s founder and first publisher weighs in from a recent introspective road trip. Part III of III. This one’s going to be... Read more »
Are you going to Americade this year? I am, and it will be my first time. Americade, billed as the world’s largest touring rally and taking place in... Read more »
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Up to 500 motorcycles will ride in formation on Saturday, May 19, when the EagleRider and South Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station... read story
May 18, 2012
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The Harley-Davidson Museum, also the home of the Harley-Davidson Archives, has an impressive collection of motorcycles, documents... read story
May 17, 2012
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Kawasaki Good Times Street Demo Days will be part of the demo ride program at the sixth American Motorcyclist Association... read story
May 16, 2012
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Moto Guzzi USA, the North American importer of the Piaggio Group’s iconic Moto Guzzi motorcycle brand, is introducing Moto... read story
May 15, 2012
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Powersports distributor KYMCO USA will provide scooter demo rides at the sixth American Motorcyclist Association International... read story
May 15, 2012
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MotoQuest has entered a partnership with GSM MotoRent of Townsend, Tennessee, which will allow riders to rent a variety of... read story
May 14, 2012
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Those who attend the Salt Lake City round of the World Superbike Championship on Memorial Day weekend will also be able to... read story
May 10, 2012
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A cornucopia of cacophonous creations and customs will be on hand Saturday, May 12, at the Öhlins USA Open House in Hendersonville,... read story
May 10, 2012
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The American Motorcyclist Association has launched an online survey exclusively for woman motorcyclists. “How Many?... read story
May 4, 2012
