Stay safe on the road and help avoid the risk of accidents by following these tips. Eighty percent of all reported motorcycle crashes result in injury or death, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). That makes it all the more important to do everything you can to keep you and other motorcycle riders safe. Gear up. Wear long pants and sleeves made of leather or another thick, protective material, as well as gloves, eye protection and durable boots that cover your ankles. When it gets colder, don’t forget to add layers or invest in heavier gear designed ..read more

A good motorcycle jacket can offer safety far beyond regular clothing and provide superior protection from the environment and in an event of a fall. Consider it the second most important piece of gear to wear on the road. When you start looking for your first motorcycle jacket, shop based on the function and fit before choosing a design. It should fit snugly like a helmet should, but not be uncomfortably tight or too loose. Look for a quality material that will be durable and function in the environment you plan to ride in. If you plan to ride only on a closed racetrack, it may be best ..read more

These motorcycles are made to go off the beaten track Are you a big adventure bike owner? Yes, it’s a great touring machine, but it screams to go off the beaten track. Too big, too heavy, too expensive. But it’s worth it –  you’re gonna have a different experience and get to know your bike better. Here are some basic things to have in mind when going off-road on a big adventure machine.  Riding position It’s a must to have the correct riding position when standing on the motorcycle. Your feet must be positioned with the half of the sole on the footpads to enable you shifting the gears ..read more

Domestic US motorcycle manufacturers Harley-Davidson and Victory earned the highest driver satisfaction ratings, Consumer Reports reported today, but Japanese bikes are “significantly more reliable.” Those ratings are based on the magazine’s survey of more than 11,000 subscribers who reported on more than 12,300 motorcycles from model years 2008 to 2014. Ten brands were surveyed. The reliability ratings are based on failure rates for 4-year-old bikes: Yamaha/Star (11 percent failure rate) Suzuki and Honda (12 percent) Kawasaki (15 percent) Victory (17 percent) Harley-Davidson (26 perc ..read more

For most motorcycle enthusiasts, riding 1,000 miles in 24 hours or even 1,500 miles in 36 hours isn’t too tough of a challenge, but if you‘ve never ridden further than 400-500 miles in a day, then two consecutive days of 500-mile trips could really put you over the edge The post How many hours can you ride a motorcycle? appeared first on Ricks Bikes ..read more

Yamaha’s just unveiled its new MT-03 for 2020 to some markets, and here’s (almost) everything you need to know about the new A2 licence machine. Based around the Japanese factory’s YZF-R3, the new MT shares the same motor and frame as its sportier sibling, but there are a few key differences, including its aggressive streetfighter styling to help the MT stand apart. There’re a few subtle styling tweaks, including a new front LED headlight, a new LCD dash, and a larger, beefier 14-litre fuel tank, but technically speaking, the MT03 isn’t dramatically different to the outgoing machine. It ..read more

What do you do when six cylinders just aren’t enough? And, why should the Boss Hoss get all the V8 fun when it comes to motorcycles? Haven’t we all secretly desired an eight-cylinder motorcycle in our garage – if not for just a fleeting moment? I’m not sure that I would have an affirmative answer to any of these questions, but that doesn’t mean that I think the PGMV8 is any less of an awesome motorcycle. The brainchild of Paul G. Maloney in Australia, there is a certain amount of crazy that comes hand-in-hand in making a 2.0-liter V8 motorcycle with 334hp and 158 lbs-ft of torque, and it ..read more

American Honda Motor Co. is recalling 3,898 model year 2019 CB300R, model year 2018 CBR300R, model year 2018 CRF250L, model year 2018 CRF250L Rally, and model year 2018-2019 CMX300 motorcycles. The circlip on the transmission’s main shaft may detach allowing for gear misalignment. A misaligned gear can shift the transmission from neutral into gear during engine start, potentially resulting in unexpected motorcycle movement, or seize the transmission and rear wheel while the motorcycle is in motion. Both conditions increase the risk of crash or injury. What to do Honda will notify o ..read more

MV Agusta is recalling certain F4 sportbikes to correct an issue with the front brake master cylinder. The following motorcycle recall report is filed with the NHTSA: Report Receipt Date: December 22, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V839000 Component(s): Brake System Potential Number of Units Affected: 27 Manufacturer: MV Agusta USA, LLC THE RECALL: MV Agusta USA, LLC (MV Agusta) is recalling certain 2015-2016 F4 RC and F4 RR motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail. WHAT COULD HAPPEN: If the front brake master cylinder fails ..read more

Seven BMW models are on the recall list for blocked rear reflectors. The following motorcycle recall report is filed with the NHTSA: Report Receipt Date: July 28, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V481000 Component(s): Equipment Potential Number of Units Affected: 29,281 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC THE RECALL: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 R1200GS, F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2017 R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage case ..read more