How To Change Your Motorcycle Tires
If you are fortunate enough to live in an area where well-stocked motorcycle shops abound, it’s likely possible to ...
How-To
Are you a motorcycle enthusiast looking to get a little more out of your bike? Our How-To section has everything from riding tips to racing setups, all in an easy to understand step-by-step.
Rider Training SafetyView all Rider Training Safety
What to Wear When You Ride - and Why
Just because you are free to ride your motorcycle or scooter in the U.S. with hardly enough clothing for a beach party does not mean it's a good idea.
The SEE System: Increasing Your Visibility
Motorcyclists and scooter riders are arguably the most vulnerable motor vehicle operators on the road. Because of this reality, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation has evolved a system for managing the many risks riders face.
Allstate Introduces Rider Risk Map
Motorcycle safety is a community concern shared by all riders and other motorists.
Ride TechniqueView all Ride Technique
Keigwins@theTrack Experience at Thunderhill Raceway
We recently joined Keigwins@theTrack for a day at the fantastic Thunderhill Raceway in Northern California. What we experienced was truly impressive.
RoadRace Factory School and Race Team [Video]
These are crazy times for Danny Walker. Not only is the former AMA pro 250cc racer now running a new four-rider race team, but he's also started an innovative new riding school - the RoadRace Factory School - where crashing is not frowned upon.
Yamaha Champions Riding School [Video]
Nick Ienatsch and his hand-picked team of instructors - all of whom have won championships in this sport - strive to make every student at the Yamaha Champions Riding School become a better rider. This is my story.
Tips & TricksView all Tips & Tricks
How To Change Your Motorcycle Tires
If you are fortunate enough to live in an area where well-stocked motorcycle shops abound, it’s likely possible to ...
Motorcycle Theft Prevention
On average, someone in the U.S. becomes a victim of a motorcycle thief every 11.26 minutes.
Riding on a Budget
Before you buy a motorcycle, consider other necessary expenses and how to fit them into your budget. These hidden costs can add up pretty quickly and, in some cases, may end up totalling more than the price of a used motorcycle.
Suspension & BrakesView all Suspension & Brakes
Suzuki GS500 Front Brake Upgrade.
Upgrade those brakes.
Chassis Alignment Basics
Straighten your frame.
How to Replace Fork Seals
Old fork seals, gotta go!
RestorationView all Restoration
1917 Henderson Four Bike Test
The year is 1917, and a young American road racer by the name of Alan Bedell, affectionately known as "the stalwart Californian," is sat astride a Henderson four-cylinder motorcycle in Los Angeles, California.
Master Restorer Bob Davis
Inventor, bike restorer, welder and all-around bike nut, Bob Davis, has a colorful history with motorcycles. Read Paul Garson's story to get the full picture.
Come Forth, Lazarus!
The "motorcycles and scooters" for sale listing is an amazing thing, with far more bikes listed for sale by private sellers than any other classified ad site I've seen. (Cycletrader has tens of thousands of ads, but the great majority of them are dealersh
ElectronicsView all Electronics
Traction Control Explained
At least five manufacturers (Kawasaki, Yamaha, Ducati, Aprilia, and BMW) have now introduced motorcycles with traction control. This article will explain how traction control works and look at the similarities and differences of the five factory systems.
Adaptiv Technologies Radar Detection Install
Motorcycle.com does not promote or endorse illegal activity on public roads. With that legal mumbo jumbo out of the way, it's time to install the Adaptiv Technologies Radar Detector on our CBR600RR project bike!
Heated Grips Evaluation
Unfortunately it's that time of year again when many riders have put their bikes away for the winter. But for a few lucky souls, snow and ice aren't the issue, but bitter cold. Contributor Leif Merryfield shows us how to keep your digits toasty
OthersView all Others
Patents Reveal Polaris Developing Trike
In addition to its lineup of off-road machines, snowmobiles, electric vehicles and now two motorcycle divisions, Victory and Indian, Polaris has applied for a patent on a road-legal, motorized three-wheeler.
Electric Motorcycles Primer
Electric motorcycles are part of the whole initiative to bring all sorts of electric vehicles into the mainstream. This article discusses some of the bigger issues, while focusing on a few American companies that are leading the way.
Affordable Riding in the New Year
To some, motorcycles are regarded as expensive toys. But, while pricey two-wheelers get all the attention, it turns out there are literally dozens of affordable new bikes available in showrooms across America.