There is more motorcycle content online than anyone could read. The challenge is finding sources that are accurate, independent and useful for your type of riding. Here is a guide to the main categories. News and reviews Established magazines and websites such as Cycle World, Motorcyclist, RevZilla’s Common Tread, RideApart, Visordown and MCN (Motorcycle News) … Read more
Motorcycle films range from racing documentaries to road-trip adventures and cult dramas. Here is a selection that riders regularly recommend, with something for every taste. Documentaries On Any Sunday (1971): Bruce Brown’s documentary about motorcycle racing and riding culture, featuring Steve McQueen, is considered a classic. It captures the joy of riding better than almost … Read more
Motorcycle insurance follows the same principles as car insurance, with a few differences that matter: riders are more exposed to injury, bikes are more often stolen, and protective gear can be expensive. The coverage below uses the US system as an example; other countries have similar categories under different names. The main coverages Motorcycle-specific options … Read more
Getting a motorcycle license takes a few weeks to a few months, depending on where you live. The details vary by country and state, but the path is similar everywhere: learn the theory, train, pass a practical test, then meet the legal requirements for owning and riding a bike. In the United States Each state … Read more
Motorcycle events range from a coffee meet in a parking lot to rallies attracting hundreds of thousands of riders. Finding them is mostly about knowing where riders share information. Local sources Dealers and bike shops often host open days, demo rides and group rides, and they usually know what is happening locally. Clubs organize their … Read more
On a motorcycle, your gear is your only protection in a fall. Riders often talk about “ATGATT”: all the gear, all the time. It does not have to be expensive, but each item should be designed for riding. Helmet: the non-negotiable A helmet is the single most important item. NHTSA estimates that helmets reduce the … Read more
