Honda Trail 90: A look Back at the First True Adventure Bike
One day when I was admiring his 1968 Honda Trail 90 (aka CT90), he stunned me with the revelation of the little bike’s deadly secret.
Will ‘Right to Repair’ Be a Thing of the Past for Motorcyclists?
When Copyright becomes Copywrong...
Back in 2015, manufacturers of agricultural and automotive vehicles filed briefs with the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO).
These briefs argued that, under...
Living with the Honda VT500C Shadow – 35 Years Later
A narrow-angle V-twin without a counterbalancer that doesn’t shake like crazy? Yep.
Back in 2004, I bought a used 1998 Honda VT 1100C2 Shadow ACE...
2020 Atlanta Fantasy Supercross Picks: Tomac, Roczen, Barcia, and more
It’s time to get serious about your fantasy supercross picks, and we’re here to give you some dispassionate advice. We use the RMFantasySX.com format,...
Lieback’s Lounge: Do Motorcyclists Need ‘Vanity’ Electronics?
As a motorcyclist who desires full control over every possible adjustment on my bike, from one or two psi difference in a tire to...
Fantasy Supercross Tips: 2020 Arlington – Tomac, Roczen, Webb
It’s time to get in your RMFantasySX.com picks for fantasy supercross—a fun and simple way to make the races just that much more exciting....
I’ve Got Gas! Should it Be High or Low Octane for My Motorcycle?
The mythical, magic number of motor fuel: Octane. What does it mean for your ride?
Over the years, I’ve heard a lot of conflicting views...
Fantasy Supercross Tips: Tampa 2020 – We Pick ’em
It has been a tricky year for fantasy supercross fans! Who would have thought that neither Ken Roczen nor Eli Tomac—the top two riders...
Lieback’s Lounge: Talks of Booze, ‘Workercise’ and Hendrix Strats
Winter in the Northeast is not ideal for one obsessed with the mental and physical health benefits of motorcycling.
I get out and ride as...
February 2020 Editor’s Letter: Something A Little Different
We’re testing the 2020 Giant Trance E+ 1 Pro electric-assist mountain bike. Don’t worry, though. We are still Ultimate Motorcycling, and dedicated to motorcycling we shall remain.
You May Be a Midwest Motorcyclist If…
Let’s face it, there are some things that differentiate motorcyclists who live in the snow belt—say, the Upper Midwest, for example—and those who enjoy...
Forget New Year’s Resolutions – Focus on Riding Goals Every Day
When people speak of New Year’s resolutions, I typically change the subject. The numbers quickly tell the true story—in America, statistics say that 45...
Husqvarna Sparks Brand Loyalty Crisis in Wisconsin: From Moto To Lawnmower
Being of 100-percent Scandinavian (Finnish) stock, a motorcycle brand from the great north has a certain degree of automatic brand loyalty for me. Husqvarna...
Lieback’s Lounge – Turkey, Bikes & the Status Quo
The Rocket 3, LiveWire and RS660 are three 2020 models that I embrace - these rides go against the status quo of modern motorcycle design.
2019 Long Beach IMS J&P Cycle Custom Bike Show Winners
2019 Progressive International Motorcycle Show Long Beach Winners
In addition to the wide variety of new motorcycles to drool over at the 2019 Progressive International...