Riding a motorcycle in the pouring rain isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time. However, I can confirm that Akin Moto’s Alpha 4.0 motorcycle jacket made my latest rain-soaked road trip much more pleasant than expected. Each year, I join a group of motorcyclists on the ‘True North’ ride. The weekend consists of a ride…
The greatest gift a father can give his son is to believe in him. Wido Veldkamp is an industrial design engineer and the frontman of the Netherlands-based workshop WiMoto. Wido considers his father Alfons to be his biggest fan. After his retirement, Alfons joined Wido at his workshop weekly where they would work on motorcycles…
The Diamond Atelier Mark II has been the brand’s most successful series model. First developed in collaboration with Julian Weber, a designer at BMW Motorrad, it was built upon a BMW R80RT Monolever platform. The original Mark II was available with 2 engine variants of either 800 or 1000 cc and in a variety of…
Triumph Motorcycles has been a pioneer of the modern classic segment for decades. Their motorcycles are styled after iconic models from the brand’s storied past and feature the latest in modern technology and engineering. Since the move to water-cooled engines back in 2016, Triumph has been steadily expanding its modern classic range and recently, in…
I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that motorcycle theft in the United States (and almost every other country worldwide) is rising. Since 2019 there’s been a staggering 29% increase in the number of motorcycles stolen in the USA with the total number currently sitting at around 55,000 per annum. These…
One of the most iconic automotive enthusiasts in the comic book universe is playboy, philanthropist, and industrialist Bruce Wayne. On film, we’ve seen him driving everything from classic Aston Martins to Lamborghini supercars and even a rather inconspicuous Honda CB750 cafe racer. However, as enviable as those vehicles are, the ones driven by his alter…
MotoGP 2025 Round Two – Argentina – Termas de Rio Hondo – Preview Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) dropped in ‘virtually’ from Spain during the Thursday Press Conference at the Argentina GP, sharing a few updates on his recovery – including when he might come back to racing action. Jorge Martin “Here I’m really suffering, it’s…
Marc Benoist has always been passionate about motorcycles. A longtime hobbyist motorcycle builder, Marc’s attention to detail and love for design have fueled several Harley projects. But this time, he wanted to take on something a bit different. His goal? To create a unique British cafe racer that he, and his wife, could enjoy. Marc’s…
Whether you’re building a cafe racer from scratch or turning your current ride into a future work of art, any cafe racer enthusiast knows that choosing the right tires is critical for performance, safety, and most importantly, style. You gotta have style. We’ve rounded up the top tires for cafe racers that we think you…
Honda Australia MPE Honda Australia Motorcycle Power Equipment and Marine (MPE) today announced the appointment of Mr. Chris Schultz as General Manager of Power Sports and Products, effective immediately. Prior to 2013, Mr Schultz held a long-standing history with Honda Australia, serving as the National Sales Manager of Marine and Engine (OEM) and General Manager…