Motorcycles

Whether fueled by gasoline or batteries, motorcycles are not just exciting: The two-wheelers are a common and accessible form of travel the world over.

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AFT Production Twins lineup for the Volusia 1 Final in the Florida twilight.

Motorcycles

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By Anders T. Carlson/Motorcyclist

Triumph rolls out 2019 Rocket 3 TFC with 2,500cc engine

Motorcycles

Triumph rolls out 2019 Rocket 3 TFC with 2,500cc engine Triumph rolls out 2019 Rocket 3 TFC with 2,500cc engine

By Andrew Cherney/Cycle World

The 10 best countries for motorcycle travel

Motorcycles

The 10 best countries for motorcycle travel The 10 best countries for motorcycle travel

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New electric Ranger from Polaris Off Road.

Electric Vehicles

Polaris and Zero Motorcycles just revealed their first electric vehicle collaboration Polaris and Zero Motorcycles just revealed their first electric vehicle collaboration

Harley Davidson Serial 1 e-bike

Electric Vehicles

Harley’s first electric bicycle stands out with its retro style Harley’s first electric bicycle stands out with its retro style

By Stan Horaczek

22 of the weirdest concept motorcycles ever made

Concept Cars

22 of the weirdest concept motorcycles ever made 22 of the weirdest concept motorcycles ever made

By John Burns/Cycle World

Pictured: 2002 Honda RC51. From the era of great V-twin racebikes.

Motorcycles

10 classic motorcycles to drool over 10 classic motorcycles to drool over

By Seth Richards/Motorcyclist

Armored Roland Sands Design gear (Mia Jacket, Julian Pant, Bonnie Gloves), leather boots I can run in if I need to, fixed blade clearly visible, wind in my hair, and the beating drum of nature in my heart.

Motorcycles

How to travel solo, according to an adventurous biker How to travel solo, according to an adventurous biker

By Janelle Kaz/Motorcyclist

Engineering

Motorcycle makers have put a lot of work into killing bad vibrations Motorcycle makers have put a lot of work into killing bad vibrations

By Kevin Cameron/Cycle World

A contrasting color or something bright, like a hi-vis piece of gear, can help other riders see you better, but always ride like other motorists don’t see you.

Motorcycles

Ride safely with these essential motorcycle tips Ride safely with these essential motorcycle tips

By Byron Wilson

electric motorcycle

Electric Vehicles

Watch a stunt athlete hit the autobahn (hard) on a bike Watch a stunt athlete hit the autobahn (hard) on a bike

By Cycle Volta Staff

A Vanderhall what? We go for a ride, er, drive, in Vanderhall Motor Works’ premium Venice GT reverse trike.

Motorcycles

This bespoke ride is half car, half motorcycle, all fun This bespoke ride is half car, half motorcycle, all fun

By Adam Waheed/Motorcyclist

Zero Motorcycles

Electric Vehicles

Zero’s new electric motorcycle directs the wind around the rider for a more comfortable cruise Zero’s new electric motorcycle directs the wind around the rider for a more comfortable cruise

Damon Hypersport

Motorcycles

This 200-mph electric motorcycle will try to stop accidents before they happen This 200-mph electric motorcycle will try to stop accidents before they happen

Must-have clutch motorcycle gear for all riders

Gear

Must-have clutch motorcycle gear for all riders Must-have clutch motorcycle gear for all riders

By Billy Cadden

The paint, the chrome, and the power of the CVO Fat Bob let you know how much fun this motorcycle is.

Motorcycles

The best Harley bikes to buy for cheap The best Harley bikes to buy for cheap

By Tyler Greenblatt/Motorcyclist

Triumph’s Daytona Moto2 765 Limited packs pro racing tech into a street bike

Motorcycles

Triumph’s Daytona Moto2 765 Limited packs pro racing tech into a street bike Triumph’s Daytona Moto2 765 Limited packs pro racing tech into a street bike

Indian’s FTR 1200 S motorcycle is everything a modern sport bike should be

Motorcycles

Indian’s FTR 1200 S motorcycle is everything a modern sport bike should be Indian’s FTR 1200 S motorcycle is everything a modern sport bike should be

First look: Indian Motorcycle’s 2020 Thunder Stroke

Motorcycles

First look: Indian Motorcycle’s 2020 Thunder Stroke First look: Indian Motorcycle’s 2020 Thunder Stroke

By Tyler Greenblatt/Motorcyclist

The best affordable used motorcycles any beginner can buy

Motorcycles

The best affordable used motorcycles any beginner can buy The best affordable used motorcycles any beginner can buy

By Seth Richards/Motorcyclist

First ride: Harley-Davidson’s new all-electric motorcycle

Electric Vehicles

First ride: Harley-Davidson’s new all-electric motorcycle First ride: Harley-Davidson’s new all-electric motorcycle

By Don Canet

Does how you break-in your new motorcycle engine really matter?

Motorcycles

Does how you break-in your new motorcycle engine really matter? Does how you break-in your new motorcycle engine really matter?

By Ari Henning/Motorcyclist

This is how a motorcycle shock works

Motorcycles

This is how a motorcycle shock works This is how a motorcycle shock works

By Kevin Cameron/Cycle World

How to stay safe on your motorcycle without looking like a stormtrooper

Motorcycles

How to stay safe on your motorcycle without looking like a stormtrooper How to stay safe on your motorcycle without looking like a stormtrooper

By Byron Wilson/Motorcyclist

Why so many racing machines rely on this ‘trouble metal’

Motorcycles

Why so many racing machines rely on this ‘trouble metal’ Why so many racing machines rely on this ‘trouble metal’

By Kevin Cameron/Cycle World

How to link your motorcycle to your smartphone

Motorcycles

How to link your motorcycle to your smartphone How to link your motorcycle to your smartphone

By Gaz Boulanger/Cycle World

A glossary of essential motorcycle terms

Motorcycles

A glossary of essential motorcycle terms A glossary of essential motorcycle terms

Riding Zero’s SR electric motorcycle

Electric Vehicles

Riding Zero’s SR electric motorcycle Riding Zero’s SR electric motorcycle

Electric Vehicles

The most exciting electric motorcycles of 2019 The most exciting electric motorcycles of 2019

By Seth Richards/Motorcyclist

Jason Dawes with a carburetor

DIY

What every rider needs to know about their motorcycle carburetor What every rider needs to know about their motorcycle carburetor

By Justin Dawes/ Motorcyclist

Motorcycle Buying Guide

DIY

A beginner’s guide to buying a motorcycle A beginner’s guide to buying a motorcycle

2019 Honda Africa Twin

Motorcycles

The best automatic motorcycles you can buy in 2019 The best automatic motorcycles you can buy in 2019

By Andrew Cherney/Cycle World

Kawasaki ZX-14R

Motorcycles

These motorcycles look intimidating but are actually easy to ride These motorcycles look intimidating but are actually easy to ride

By Seth Richards/Motorcyclist

zero motorcycle

Electric Vehicles

Welcome to the age of electric motorcycles Welcome to the age of electric motorcycles

Rain gear for motorcyclists

Motorcycles

The best rain gear for motorcycle riders The best rain gear for motorcycle riders

By Ken Hutchison/Motorcyclist Online

1978 electric harley-davidson motorcycle

Electric Vehicles

Someone built an electric Harley-Davidson motorcycle in 1978 Someone built an electric Harley-Davidson motorcycle in 1978

By Gaz Boulanger/Cycle World

motorcycle gadgets for under $40

Gear

10 great pieces of motorcycle gear for less than $40 10 great pieces of motorcycle gear for less than $40

By Ken Hutchison/Cycle World

Kalk& (and) electric bike

Electric Vehicles

This street-legal electric motorcycle is Swedish minimalism on two wheels This street-legal electric motorcycle is Swedish minimalism on two wheels

By Byron Wilson/Motorcyclist Online

Gear

10 tried and tested gifts for motorcycle riders 10 tried and tested gifts for motorcycle riders

By Ken Hutchison/Cycle World

California lane-splitting is now legal

Motorcycles

How well does Tesla’s autopilot detect lane-splitting motorcycles? How well does Tesla’s autopilot detect lane-splitting motorcycles?

By Byron Wilson/Motorcyclist

Two-stroke pipe

Motorcycles

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about motorcycle exhaust Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about motorcycle exhaust

By Kevin Cameron/Cycle World

2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire

Electric Vehicles

Here’s a look at Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire electric motorcycle Here’s a look at Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire electric motorcycle

By Steve Anderson/Cycle World

How auto-darkening lenses work

Gear

How auto-darkening lenses work How auto-darkening lenses work

By Steve Anderson/

Motorcycles

What’s the point of a riderless motorcycle? What’s the point of a riderless motorcycle?

2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire

Motorcycles

These are the top 10 new motorcycles we’re dying to ride in 2019 These are the top 10 new motorcycles we’re dying to ride in 2019

By Cycle World Staff

Meet Harley Davidson’s First Electric Motorcycle

Electric Vehicles

Meet Harley Davidson’s First Electric Motorcycle Meet Harley Davidson’s First Electric Motorcycle

By Matthew de Paula

A Silent, Hybrid Motorcycle For The U.S. Military

DARPA

A Silent, Hybrid Motorcycle For The U.S. Military A Silent, Hybrid Motorcycle For The U.S. Military

By Kelsey D. Atherton

A Motorcycle Helmet For The Digital World

Gear

A Motorcycle Helmet For The Digital World A Motorcycle Helmet For The Digital World

By Lindsey Kratochwill

Video: Popular Science Rides The Ryno

Motorcycles

Video: Popular Science Rides The Ryno Video: Popular Science Rides The Ryno

By Gabe Bergado

This Is The Fastest Zero-Emission Motorcycle

Motorcycles

This Is The Fastest Zero-Emission Motorcycle This Is The Fastest Zero-Emission Motorcycle

This Trike Motorcycle Concept Is Like A Big Wheel For Adults

Concept Cars

This Trike Motorcycle Concept Is Like A Big Wheel For Adults This Trike Motorcycle Concept Is Like A Big Wheel For Adults

By Rose Pastore

A Motorcycle Helmet With A Head-Up Display

Concept Cars

A Motorcycle Helmet With A Head-Up Display A Motorcycle Helmet With A Head-Up Display

By Rose Pastore

This Concept Electric Motorcycle Recharges In 10 Minutes

Concept Cars

This Concept Electric Motorcycle Recharges In 10 Minutes This Concept Electric Motorcycle Recharges In 10 Minutes

By Rose Pastore

You Built What?!: A Street-Legal Three-Wheeler That Runs on Nearly 2,000 Batteries

DIY

You Built What?!: A Street-Legal Three-Wheeler That Runs on Nearly 2,000 Batteries You Built What?!: A Street-Legal Three-Wheeler That Runs on Nearly 2,000 Batteries

By Gregory Mone

The Yamaha Moegi Demonstrates The Future of Fuel Efficiency

Motorcycles

The Yamaha Moegi Demonstrates The Future of Fuel Efficiency The Yamaha Moegi Demonstrates The Future of Fuel Efficiency

By Lawrence Ulrich

Archive Gallery: Single-Wheeled Vehicles Trundle Through The Decades

Motorcycles

Archive Gallery: Single-Wheeled Vehicles Trundle Through The Decades Archive Gallery: Single-Wheeled Vehicles Trundle Through The Decades

Laid off by NASA, Shuttle Engineers Build a Rocket-Inspired, Street Legal Trike

Concept Cars

Laid off by NASA, Shuttle Engineers Build a Rocket-Inspired, Street Legal Trike Laid off by NASA, Shuttle Engineers Build a Rocket-Inspired, Street Legal Trike

Dr. Calvin B. Bridges with his streamlined car, in the October 1934 issue of Popular Science magazine.

Concept Cars

Archive gallery: a century of vehicular DIY Archive gallery: a century of vehicular DIY

Inflatable Motorcycle Suit Provides Instant Crash Protection

Gear

Inflatable Motorcycle Suit Provides Instant Crash Protection Inflatable Motorcycle Suit Provides Instant Crash Protection

By Corinne Iozzio

Brammo Empulse: The New 100mph King of Consumer Electric Motorcycles, Sold At Best Buy

Electric Vehicles

Brammo Empulse: The New 100mph King of Consumer Electric Motorcycles, Sold At Best Buy Brammo Empulse: The New 100mph King of Consumer Electric Motorcycles, Sold At Best Buy

You Built What?! The 200-MPG Aerocycle

DIY

You Built What?! The 200-MPG Aerocycle You Built What?! The 200-MPG Aerocycle

By Gregory Mone

The Inside Story of the MotoCzysz E1pc, the World’s Most Advanced Electric Motorcycle

Electric Vehicles

The Inside Story of the MotoCzysz E1pc, the World’s Most Advanced Electric Motorcycle The Inside Story of the MotoCzysz E1pc, the World’s Most Advanced Electric Motorcycle

Forget the Flying Car: Here ComesThe Flying Motorcycle

Aviation

Forget the Flying Car: Here ComesThe Flying Motorcycle Forget the Flying Car: Here ComesThe Flying Motorcycle

You Built What?! The Luxury Motorcycle Sidecar

Motorcycles

You Built What?! The Luxury Motorcycle Sidecar You Built What?! The Luxury Motorcycle Sidecar

By Gregory Mone