Motorcycle & Bikers Blog
Erik Buell: The American Maverick of Sport Bikes
Engineer and former racer Erik Buell built radical sports bikes around the big Harley-Davidson V-twin: fuel in the frame, oil in the swingarm, perimeter rim brake. A look back at the cult models, Harley's acquisition, the brutal closure in 2009, and the rebirth of EBR.
Loris Capirossi: The Epitome of Riding Longevity
From the youngest world champion in history at 17 years old to the record holder for Grand Prix appearances: the extraordinary career of Loris Capirossi, three-time champion and Ducati's first MotoGP winner.
Wheels & Waves: the iconic motorcycle, surf, and art festival
From 400 enthusiasts at Château de Brindos in 2012 to over 20,000 visitors, Wheels & Waves has become the premier European event for custom motorcycles, surfing, and art in Biarritz.
The Baja 1000: The ultimate off-road race in the Mexican desert
Born in 1967 in Baja California, the Baja 1000 is the holy grail of off-roading: 1000 miles of desert, non-stop endurance day and night, motorcycle legends, and formidable traps.
The Yamaha RD350 LC (1980): The big-bore killer two-stroke
Liquid-cooled, featherlight, and built for racing: the 1980 Yamaha RD350 LC humiliated much larger motorcycles. A look back at the "giant killer."