MotoGP riders react to controversial new starting grid rules affecting race dynamics and safety The MotoGP paddock has been in the news since the introduction of two significant changes to the starting grid rules, unveiled during the Dutch Grand Prix and first implemented at the Sachsenring before the summer break. These adjustments – an increase
Of all the motorcycle brands, Yamaha is one of the few brands that has been able to strike an almost perfect balance between performance and reliability. These two generally mutually exclusive features are the keys to any positive motorcycling experience. Riders are quick to defend their favorite brand, which inevitably sits on one side of
There is a certain kind of rider who judges a good weekend not by the destination reached, but by the miles covered. For them, the highway is not a means to an end – it’s the entire experience. But maintaining that kind of riding day after day and state after state requires a motorcycle built
Honda can lay the foundation for its next global success story by bringing affordable electric scooters to mass-market riders. The company is expected to begin manufacturing the UC3 electric scooter in Vietnam as early as September, and use the country as a launchpad for a broader strategy focused on low-cost urban mobility and local manufacturing.
Adventure bikes are typically sold through images of youth, aggression, and dangerous levels of physical confidence. In the desert there’s always someone standing on pegs, charging, or launching a fully loaded machine across the terrain that forces most riders to rethink their weekend plans. It’s exciting marketing, but it may make the entire category unnecessarily
It’s a strange feeling to witness a transformation firsthand, but I think I’ve done just that. A few moments ago, I was in the middle of gathering all my resources, documents and quotes to tell you a thing about the UK’s giant used motorcycle chain, Superbike Factory. Originally, I was going to inform you that
Sam Elliott has appeared in dozens of Western films over the course of his career, but one of his lesser-known performances is receiving renewed attention decades after its release. In retrospect, collider called 1982 The Shadow Riders An “underrated gem,” Praising the made-for-TV Western for pairing Elliot with fellow Western icon Tom Selleck, it was
S&P Global lowered Harley-Davidson’s long-term credit rating from BBB- to BB+ on July 9, 2026, officially pushing the Milwaukee brand into speculative-grade—or “junk”—territory. That word alone is enough to give Road Glide shoppers pause. But for riders comparing financing options at dealerships right now, the practical results are much quieter than the headlines. The reason
Harley-Davidson riders are a famously dedicated group. Transforming one – even if briefly – into someone who cranes their neck at a cruiser motorcycle passing through Japan is truly something special. Road presence is the first hurdle: the bike needs to be big and tall in a way that feels distinctive, not derivative. The engine
BMW Motorrad has unveiled the new R12 G/S GS Trophy Competition, a special edition developed around the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2026. Designed to reflect the motorcycles used during the famous adventure competition, it combines the proven boxer engine with premium off-road equipment, allowing customers to have a machine inspired by the official event