Why Ride a Motorcycle?
When it comes to efficiency, cost-effectiveness, skill development, and exploration, nothing surpasses a bicycle. The fusion of the early 20th Century “safety bicycle” with a basic engine gave birth to the familiar motorcycle design we have today. Thus, at their core, motorcycles are uncomplicated and efficient machines, a quality they have maintained for over a […]
Top Exposed-frame Sport Motorcycles from the 2000s
Resurgence of the Naked Sport Bike: The Revival in the 2000s During the 1960s, motorcycles worldwide maintained their ‘naked’ design, with fairings being a rarity. The 1970s witnessed the gradual emergence of fairings on production bikes, notably pioneered by BMW as a standard feature. As the 1980s dawned, fairings surged in popularity, particularly among sports […]
Top 15 Sport Bikes for Novice Riders and Young Enthusiasts
While sport bikes are often considered unsuitable for beginners, these models provide slightly lower power while retaining their thrilling performance. Unlike driving a car, riding a motorcycle requires a bit more courage. The absence of any protection besides your riding gear can be intimidating. However, there’s a significant advantage to embarking on the open road […]
Electric motorbikes are facing difficulties due to undersized batteries and a lack of charging infrastructure
The use of electric power in new cars has been widely adopted and it’s expected that combustion engines will become obsolete in the near future. However, it remains to be seen when electric motorcycles will finally become mainstream. Switzerland has the highest per capita density of motorcycles in Europe. According to the Swiss Agency for […]
Moto on Moto: Yamaha XSR900. Hurry son!
The Yamaha XSR900 belongs to the neoretro series of the Japanese manufacturer, which is accompanied by the Faster Sons philosophy. I don’t fully understand it, but while riding I had the impression that the motorcycle was shouting to me: faster son! The slogan “Faster Sons” probably means that new motorcycles in the old style are […]
Triumph Tiger 900 Bond Edition pays tribute to 007
Strictly limited to just 250 motorcycles, the new Triumph Tiger 900 Bond Edition features a distinctive design, new paint scheme, special livery, and crafted with unique Bond Edition branding. Celebrating the partnership of two British icons, Triumph has announced a new limited edition motorcycle inspired by the Tiger 900 Rally Pro, which will be featured […]
Husqvarna may produce two-cylinder versions of the Vitpilen and Svartpilen motorbikes
The Vitpilen and Svartpilen city bikes produced under the Swedish Husqvarna brand could get an unusual version in 2021. “The Black Arrow and White Arrow, according to some sources, are planned to be equipped with twin-cylinder engines. Ride Apart experts remind that Svartpilen and Vitpilen ranges – from 125 models designed for beginners to big […]
Motorcycle racing on the Isle of Man
At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, motorcycle races were very popular in Europe, and motorcycle races on the Isle of Man began to be held when the British government banned such events on English roads. This is how the Isle of Man TT (which stands for Tourist Trophy) was born. Every year […]
Triumph motorcycles: a triumphant march of motorcycle empire legends
There were two completely different companies at once under the Triumph brand. The first is Triumph-Werke Nürnberg AG from Germany. The company existed from 1896 to 1956.The Second Triumph is from the UK. This is the equally glorious Triumph Motorcycles Ltd. plant. This brand does not lead its history since the 19th century, experiencing crises […]
BROUGH SUPERIOR SS80 1924
The fastest, highest quality and obscenely expensive motorcycle of its time. For such a balance of qualities, the Briton takes the last line of our celebrity parade. ” Legendary motorcycle brand Brough Superior was founded by young entrepreneur George Brough in 1919. She was distinguished by speed performance and luxury, while from other manufacturers one […]