We've seen consumer level tether-actuated airbag jackets, but Dainese's D-air system intends to target the other end of the market: hardcore motorcycle racers. Incorporating three accelerometers and a GPS unit into ... Read More

If you've secretly dreamed of plucking the first $72,500 Ducati Desmosedici RR off the assembly line, now's the time to wake up: Tom Cruise has dibs on the very first ... Read More

Back in the day, iconic personalities like Burt Munro and Steve McQueen fell under the spell of Indian motorcycles. The brand was the stuff of legends, and in its heyday ... Read More

A recent news item on telegraph.co.uk recounts the travails of a ZX-10R rider-- aptly described as "mindless and arrogant" (dontcha just love the British?!)-- who posted a 189 mph run ... Read More

It's been a Harley-heavy news week here at About.com, but today we cap it off with some somber financial information about the biggest U.S. motorcycle builder: Harley-Davidson's 2007 sales dropped ... Read More

We've taken a look at Honda's VFR Interceptor ABS, and now it's time to consider the only other 800cc sport touring bike on the market: the BMW F 800 ST. Like ... Read More

Women have special needs when it comes to motorcycling, and Harley-Davidson has recognized that with their new Skyline helmets, which are specifically designed for the fairer sex. The helmets feature a ... Read More

Once upon a time, motorcycles could be categorized in just a handful of genres, but those days are long gone... now we've got power cruisers, sport tourers, and-- as recently ... Read More

Just last Saturday night, the shrouded shape of the Harley-Davidson Softail Cross Bones sat under a spotlight on the crowded floor of the Viper Room, a trendy club on the ... Read More

I'm up in Monterey, California to ride the all-new 2008 Honda CBR1000RR, and just finished watching a DVD of Speed on Two Wheels in my hotel room-- a fitting warmup ... Read More

Vespa is touting their LX line of scooters as a creative way to say "I love you" this Valentine's Day, and frankly, I find the idea strangely intriguing. The 50cc model ... Read More

About four months ago I posted a blog entry and photo gallery on the latest Honda concept bikes, and one of the flashiest of the bunch was the CB1100R. With ... Read More

It's got expandable saddlebags, heated grips, and a riding demeanor that's long distance-friendly. With its 798cc DOHC twin powerplant, the BMW F 800 ST is the only other 800cc sport ... Read More

An Indian auto manufacturer by the name of Tata has been making waves with their recently unveiled $2,500 car, and while it's currently available only in India, the bargain basement ... Read More

If you're old enough to remember the moon landing, you might identify with Joe Capicotti of 2Xtreem Motorcycle TV, who was so moved by the experience it inspired him to ... Read More

We've seen bike prototypes with so-called Human-Friendly Transmissions, two wheel drive, and even the self-proclaimed "Motorcycle of the Future," but here's something that blows those out of the water: the ... Read More

I wanted to hate the Honda VFR Interceptor ABS, I really did. After all, I thought I deployed the kickstand before setting it down, but ended up with a horizontal parking ... Read More

A couple months ago, I posted a blog entry about a book suggesting that motorcycles might cause cancer. While a few of the comments included the obligatory eye-rolling dismissals, one ... Read More

The worlds of high fashion, rock 'n' roll, and fine art are drawing inspiration from motorcyclists, according to a New York Times story, and this certainly isn't the first time. ... Read More

The Dakar Rally is arguably the most grueling offroad competition in the world, a high profile, international event that draws some of the most talented motorcycle riders alive. Unfortunately, the ... Read More

I grew up in the 80s, and one of the bikes that captured my childhood imagination was the iconic red, white, and blue Honda Interceptor. Flash forward 25 years, and Honda ... Read More

Harley-Davidson's impending 105th Anniversary celebration will include a concert headlined by all-American rockers Aerosmith and Kid Rock. The August 28th, 2008 show will cap off day-long festivities surrounding the 25th ... Read More

Daredevil and freestyle rider Robbie Maddison broke the world record for a motorcycle jump on New Year's Eve at the Rio hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The successful 322 foot, ... Read More