What Is the Average Cost of Motorcycle Insurance?
- June 26, 2019
- SportBike
Motorcycles are fun, and have become a bit of an American icon representing free spirits, independence and a fun personality. Who hasn’t, at one time, wanted one, or at least to try riding one? Well, like with any vehicle, you’re going to have to be trained to ride it,...
Motorcycle Basics: Before You Start Riding
- June 23, 2019
- SportBike
Before even hopping on a motorcycle, it’s a smart decision to ride about the mechanics of the machine and familiarize yourself with key concepts. Having an idea in your head is going to come in handy when you’re faced with common beginner problems or later on when you’re on...
What to Expect at a Beginner Rider Course
- June 22, 2019
- SportBike
If you want to gain valuable experience, then you go to school. The same applies to motorcycle riding. When you sign up for the Beginner or Basic Rider courses that are available from multiple organizations throughout the U.S., you are taking a giant step forward. Here is what to...
How To Start A Yamaha R6
- June 21, 2019
- SportBike
Starting a motorcycle is easier than it used to be, thanks to technology. While there are various kinds of bikes, starting a Yamaha R6 or other fuel-injected motorcycles is more or less then same across the board. Here is how you start a fuel-injected motorcycle, like the Yamaha R6: ...
Viking Cycle Bloodaxe Leather Motorcycle Jacket Review
- May 19, 2019
- SportBike
When it comes to motorcycle jackets, you want something that balances the need to look like you own the road and enough protection to keep you from becoming part of the road. Viking Cycle, a brand based out of California, has been turning heads with their attention to detail...
What Every Rider Should Know About Road Rash
- May 10, 2019
- SportBike
Road rash isn’t a punchline to a joke about bad motorcycle handling or old video game. Road rash, also called “friction burn,” is a serious injury. The severity of the wound is measured by degrees, the same as you would a chemical or fire burn. Since the skin is...
How To Use A Battery Tender
- April 29, 2019
- SportBike
One of the most heartbreaking situations any car or motorcycle lover will experience is when you have beautiful riding or driving weather, are excited to hit the road, and the engine doesn’t turnover. The reason? Low battery power. If you have a nifty gadget called a battery tender, you...
Viking Cycle Motorcycle Rain Gear Review
- February 15, 2019
- SportBike
If you’re a biker, you’ve undoubtedly heard of Viking. They’re a leading name in motorcycle gear, making some of the best coats, packs and much more. Did you know they also make the best motorcycle rain gear? Riding motorcycle in the rain comes with a host of problems, not...
Viking Moto Motorcycle Backpack Review
- January 25, 2019
- SportBike
Viking Moto Motorcycle Backpack Review Let’s all agree that the biggest problem with our bikes being daily transportation is the lack of hauling capacity. So, just as in our scholastic days, backpacks to the rescue! But not just any backpack will do. We’re out in the elements, we’re hauling...
Viking Cycle – Warlock Textile Motorcycle Jacket Review
- November 26, 2018
- SportBike
Finding a Great Entry-Level Cycle Jacket – Viking Warlock Jacket Review When critiquing motorcycle jackets, we have a tendency to judge them by the standards and needs of long-term, experienced cyclists. The unfortunate truth is that, for those just getting into motorcycling, these criteria may be a good bit...
How to Choose the Right Motorcycle Jacket
- November 24, 2018
- SportBike
The motorcycle jacket is one of the most iconic artifacts of biker culture, especially in public consciousness. When people picture a motorcyclist, they tend to envision someone clad in a well-made, well-fitted leather jacket. With the continuous advancement of material sciences, the constant diversification of motorcycles themselves, and the...
The Ultimate List Of Female Motovloggers On YouTube
- July 3, 2018
- SportBike
What Is A Motovlog? Simply put, motovlogging is when you attach a camera to yourself or your motorcycle and record your ride. Wikipedia defines it as: A motovlog is a type of video log recorded by a person while riding a motorcycle. The word is a neologism and portmanteau...