There are a couple of levels to the motorcycle helmet debate, and not every discussion of the issue fully addresses all of these levels. In many cases, opponents on the opposite sides of the issue wind up talking past each other.
I am the law
On the one hand is the question of legality: whether or not [...]
Most motorcycle enthusiasts know that riding out on the open road creates a feeling like no other experience. Spending an afternoon, day, or even a week touring can be an exhilarating and thrilling time, and one that lets you see plenty of cool and interesting places. One of the greatest boons to this kind of [...]
Read More →The average motorcycle on the road today gets somewhere around 35 to 40 miles per gallon. That is surprisingly low, when you compare the size of the engine and the weight of the motorcycle’s load with that of a car. While some motorcycles can get more than 60 miles to the gallon, that 35 to [...]
Read More →OK, so one thing that bike manufacturers have never been shy about is coming up with interesting names. Some motorcycle names have stood the test of time, along with the bike they represent. Others have, thankfully, been taken to the motorcycle junkyard in the sky.
Here are some of the best motorcycle names ever to hit [...]
As much as some bikers dislike being forced to wear helmets, the fact of the matter is that they save lives.
Don’t misunderstand me. I’m not suggesting for a minute that motorcyclists ought to be forced, by the threat of law, to wear a helmet. In fact, I’m all for living in a world where you [...]