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 and Safety
New Rider: How to Navigate Blind Turns
Learning to ride a motorcycle comes with many challenges. Here's our new rider guide on how to navigate blind turns ...
How To Negotiate Decreasing-Radius Corners
Perhaps no corners strike greater fear in the hearts of motorcyclists than decreasing radius corners.
Motorcycle Cornering Clearance – What To Do When It Runs Out
Lean a motorcycle over far enough in a corner and something other your tires is gonna touch the ground.
Ride Technique
New Rider: How to Navigate Blind Turns
Learning to ride a motorcycle comes with many challenges. Here's our new rider guide on how to navigate blind turns ...
BMW Off-Road Training at Hechlingen Enduro Park
We had the opportunity to spend a day at Germany's Hechlingen Enduro Park learning some off-road riding skills.
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.
Tips & Tricks
New Rider: How to Navigate Blind Turns
Learning to ride a motorcycle comes with many challenges. Here's our new rider guide on how to navigate blind turns ...
MO Wrenching: How To Lube Cables
Lubing your motorcycle’s cables should only take a few minutes, but it pays dividends every time you operate a ...
Basic Maintenance: How To Adjust A Clutch Cable
It’s not rocket science, is it people? We codgers know the value of keeping cables lubed and adjusted, along with ...
Suspension & Brakes
MO Wrenching: How To Adjust Suspension Damping
Keep the chassis stable and the rubber on the road
MO Wrenching: How To Set Suspension Sag
Lots of motorcycles now come with the full complement of adjusters on their suspension. However, even the most ...
Suzuki GS500 Front Brake Upgrade.
Upgrade those brakes.
Restoration
Santiago Choppers Builds Cafe Racer Masterpieces
Alain Bernard's Santiago Choppers is known for meticulously designed and crafted café racers.
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.
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
Others
Easy Steps to Becoming a Touring Motorcyclist
You can get your license and go on epic motorcycle tours in one season. Here's how one couple did just that.
8 New Honda Motorcycles Under $8000
Back in 2010, Honda realized the motorcycle industry was changing. Prices for many models had increased over the ...
What the Heck is a Monkey Bike?
When Honda introduced its new Grom, the little 125cc funster was heralded