The new BPA-free Giant Loop Cactus Canteen is a flexible water bladder that is a functional solution to keeping hydrated while riding your motorcycle....
The all-new Shinko SR999 Long Haul tires are designed for high-mileage cruiser motorcycles. The tire features an all-new rubber compound that has high mileage...
The wait is over—the 2023 Harley-Davidson 120th Anniversary models are here. Seven models are getting the special treatment, with the CVO Road Glide Limited...
The Road Glide name comes to the world of three-wheeler with the 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide 3 Trike. The new trike takes the performance-oriented...
Inclement weather calls for gear reinforcement, and Alpinestars Stella Tourer W-7 Drystar gloves are part of that regimen. The gauntlet glove is waterproof, warm,...
The trio of Harley-Davidson Street Glide models return for 2023 with some new color and finish combinations. In addition to the standard Street Glide,...
For those of us who grew up wearing Levi’s shrink-to-fit 501s, motorcycle-riding jeans have been a gift from the gods of two-wheeling—they are comfortable...
Adventure motorcycle gear has to cover a lot of bases. Your excursions may include on and off-road stretches, you’ll probably have extra storage needs,...
Even with new entrants in the space, the KTM 890 Adventure is arguably the market’s most performance-oriented middleweight travel enduro. Recognizing this, KTM product...
This week, Editor Don Williams somewhat reluctantly rides the Beta X-Trainer 300 off-road bike. The Beta is a bit of an odd beast. It’s a not-quite-full-sized 2-stroke dirt bike, designed to be a little less intimidating than a full-sized machine. Previous years’ versions were hampered by less-than-stellar suspension. So a highly skeptical Don rode the 2023 model to see if any of the issues have been addressed.
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We’re all familiar with the Suzuki Hayabusa—one of the most iconic sportbikes ever. However, the latest 2023 version is now faster, and easily the most technologically advanced Hayabusa ever. Check it out at your local Suzuki dealer now, or visit suzukicycles.com to learn more—you won’t be disappointed!
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In our second segment, Associate Editor Teejay Adams chats with Ashley Lutzky, co-founder of Kickstands Up, the one place where riders of every style can connect to all the motorcycle rides, races, meetups and rallies in their area. Ashley is a long-time off-road rider, yet she still doesn’t consider herself an expert. She recently returned from a serious ADV trip to Baja, California, and she and Teejay chat about the challenges for young women learning to ride off-road.
So from all of us here at Motos and Friends—we hope you enjoy this episode!
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