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An odd twist

My previous post started with my new Brompton side-stand, and morphed into international politics.I suppose it shouldn't come as a surprise to me since I have been working for the past five years on the establishment of an ambitious diplomacy scholarship program at my alma mater Concordia University. The project is in honour of Dr. Henry Habib, a professor who taught me to understand politics, and who played a critical role in my career.Last Thursday the launch of the Henry Habib Diplomacy Accel

This Futuristic Moon Buggy-Looking Car Is Actually a Side-By-Side Underneath

Bladerunner 2099 but make it off-road instead of flying.

Second wind: A Yamaha DT175 reconfigured for the road

Whether you're a new reader or just missed it the first time around, we’re diggi...

Yamaha Is Now Suing This East Coast Dealership For Nearly $3 Million

Motorcycles of Manchester is in Yamaha's crosshairs over a breach of contract.

Some Insane Person Is Going to Try and Go 400mph On a Motorcycle

Sometimes, even 90mph feels too fast on a motorcycle. Imagine three and some change times that...

Vespa Just Trademarked Its Shape, So How Vespa-Like Is Too Vespa-Like Now?

Europe agrees that a Vespa looks like a Vespa. Now comes the awkward part of deciding what else looks too much like one.

My Kids Are Going To Love These New Triumph Electric Dirt Bikes

Designed to get kids hooked on motorcycles, these new dirt bikes from Triumph look like a huge win.

Despite The Iran War, Dakar Organizers Say the 2027 Event Will Take Place. Should It?

Recent rocket strikes in Saudi Arabia sparked rumors that the 2027 Dakar would be canceled, but the event organizers shut down the speculation.

Orange County Paid People To Get Rid Of Legal E-Bikes. But Why?

There’s a difference between a 20-mph pedal-assist bicycle and an electric motorcycle. Maybe we should start acting like it.

Royal Enfield’s 'Build. Train. Race.' Series Is Back and You Have a Shot at Racing for Free

Royal Enfield's Build Train Race series is now taking applications. If accepted, you've basically got a free ride to race in 2027.

This Electric Supermoto Broke A Track Record Held By A V10 Racecar

Stark now holds the lap record at the Autòdrom de Sitges-Terramar, after the Varg SM Skoll completed the circuit in a time of 41.888 seconds.

Polaris Is Shuttering Its Vietnam Plant After Indian's Sale

There's no need for a motorcycle plant when you don't sell motorcycles anymore.

This Company Built A Mini Race Motorcycle For Kids. 10-Year-Old Me Is Extremely Jealous

At 10, I had a bicycle and questionable judgment. These kids get 23 horsepower, race slicks, and professional coaching.

Unholy Matrimony: Marrying Cagiva and Ducati Bits in a 308 cc Trials Hybrid

The most common path in the motorcycle world starts with a dealership and a big...

Kawasaki Threw An Insane 310 HP Supercharged Engine Into A Jet Ski

I feel the need—the need, for speed.

Honda's New Electric Mountain Bike Makes Us Yearn For Some Trails

Honda looked at all the motorcycles in its garage and decided we needed yet another excuse to disappear into the woods.

Ducati's Expedition Masters Iceland Program Is the Coolest Way To See The Country

Hans Zimmer's 'Time' played in my head and in my headphones a lot.

Final 2 Of 10 Threats To Motorcycling

Figured I ought to finish this up. In May American Motorcyclist magazine published a piece on the “10 Biggest Threats to Motorcycling” and I’ve been running through them. Here are numbers 9 and 10. Distracted Driving Do I really need to explain this? We’ve all seen the danger, and some of us have suffered the […]

Is Suzuki's Best Motorcycle Making a Real Return To Form?

Yes, the Suzuki SV650 is likely the brand's best motorcycle ever.

Breaking the Mold: The Top 7 Custom Royal Enfield Builds of 2022

When it comes to platforms that absolutely dominated the custom motorcycle scene...