In the spring of 1969, big motorcycles still ran on drum brakes, kickstarters, and a fair amount of faith. British twins ruled the top end of the market, American V-twins were going their separate ways, and real speed usually came with oil leaks, vibration, and electrics that would shut down without warning. Then Honda introduced
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The motorcycle industry loves flashy concept bikes. Manufacturers roll one out on stage, everyone loses their minds for a week, and then it quietly disappears into the same dusty corner where six-cylinder sportbikes and hub-center steering concepts seem to await retirement. But sometimes, a crazy idea doesn’t actually lead to a product. It’s a proof
This spring, when I began looking through my collection of clunker motorcycles to prepare for the possibility of the promised cold and riding season, I got quite a shock. When I got to my 1984 Honda VF500C V30 Magna, I pulled the clutch, and there was nothing. The normal resistance to movement of the lever
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The race to create the perfect EV battery has turned into a modern-day gold rush. Every few months, there’s another breakthrough promising longer range, faster charging or enough buzz to make investors breathe into paper bags. The problem is that translating a laboratory breakthrough into millions of batteries rolling off an assembly line is an
Motorcycle companies spend millions convincing us that a bike is special. They offer stunning videos, dramatic launch events and ample discussions to power corporate bingo tournaments. But eventually, the marketing stops and the real test begins. And that’s when the aftermarket industry enters the picture. Take the Honda XL750 Translap, for example. When it hit
A new report alleges that Honda will launch a new Element. Honda will reportedly begin production of the SUV in Ohio in 2029. The first generation Honda Element was in production from 2003 to 2011 and had several unique features. The success of the refreshed Passport has apparently made Honda think that boxy SUVs are
There are a variety of motorcyclists, and their motorcycles also come in a variety of types. Some bikers prefer the plushness of a sofa on two wheels, while others prefer scalpel-like precision in corners. Some people prefer to ride their bike normally, so they can commute on weekdays and have fun on the weekends. But
The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. Last week, I wrote a blog post on why the 2026 Honda Prelude and Honda Civic Type R have gas caps. Today, I have another little anecdote from my recent extended time