One bike for commuting, touring and a trackday at Sonoma. Why a middleweight naked might be the only motorcycle you actually need to own.

Honda, Yamaha, BMW, and KTM are all quietly deleting the clutch lever, and the internet is furious. After two years splitting time between clutchless and traditional bikes, here's why we're fighting about the wrong thing.

Recovering from a motorcycle crash is rarely just about replacing fairings and straightening clip-ons. The physical repairs are straightforward; the mental ones are not. When you return to the saddle and find your hands freezing or your vision tunneling, you aren’t “riding” anymore, you are surviving. This mental block is a biological response to trauma. To move past it, you ...

Motorcycling is dying. That sounds dramatic. Statistically, it is also true. In the first half of 2025, new motorcycle sales in the United States dropped 9 percent. That is the weakest start in more than a decade. Used motorcycle sales are also falling, which almost never happens. Meanwhile, India sold roughly 20 million motorcycles last year and continues to grow ...

We’ve all heard the stereotypes: motorcyclists are reckless, thrill-seeking, danger-obsessed misfits. But what if that perception is entirely wrong? What if the very traits that define riders are actually strengths, maybe even superpowers? More Than Meets the Eye Sure, outsiders might see riders as adrenaline junkies. Some studies have even labeled motorcyclists with negative traits like impulsivity, neuroticism, and low ...

Motorcycles are more than just machines—they’re an obsession, a way of life. Nothing has captivated me quite like motorcycling. The sense of freedom, focus, and connection is unparalleled. But it’s not without its downsides: the risks, the costs (tires, anyone?), and the learning curve. After decades in the saddle, I’ve realized that some hard-earned lessons could’ve saved me time, money, ...

Some things feel right on a motorcycle… until they get you in trouble. The truth is, a lot of common riding habits are actually dangerous motorcycle habits that seem harmless—sometimes even safe—until they compromise your grip, control, or cornering ability when it matters most. Here are three habits you need to stop doing now—and what to replace them with. 1. Tipping In Too ...

Let’s talk about crashing—or better yet, how not to crash. Because honestly, it’s the last thing any rider wants. Crashes are expensive, painful, and often life-changing. But rather than pointing fingers at crash videos or blaming poor conditions, let’s focus on why riders crash and how you can stay safe by avoiding the common traps that lead to wrecks. 1. Loss or Lack ...

When I first threw a leg over a motorcycle, I had no idea how much my time in the U.S. Army would shape the way I ride—and survive—on two wheels. But over the years, I began to see the connection between military training and smart, strategic motorcycling. What I learned in uniform didn’t just make me a better soldier—it made ...

I recently received a great question on YouTube: “Why not just give step-by-step instructions like a refrigerator manual?” It’s true, many programs, even my own past content, have relied on specific sequences to solve riding challenges. YouTube loves “listacles” like “27 Simple Steps to the Perfect Corner.” But it made me wonder, are these rote sequences a fundamental problem with motorcycle ...