Wade Thiel

5 Best Adventure Motorcycle Helmets

Protect your head while riding the trail or the road.

Adventure riding is unlike any other type of motorcycle riding. You encounter all types of terrain from pavement to mud, and that means you need gear that’s up for the challenge. Adventure motorcycle helmets are designed specifically for this. And you need to get a good one.

Adventure motorcycle helmets blend the best of on-road helmets with the best of off-road helmets. Here’s a look at the best of the best.

What Motorcycle is in the Movie ‘Ghost Rider’?

You’ve got to hand it to Hollywood. They know how to take a perfectly good motorcycle and turn it into something straight out of a comic book fever dream. In the 2007 film Ghost Rider, based on the Marvel comic, the motorcycle is no ordinary machine. It’s a fiery, chain-wrapped steed of vengeance, a character in its own right, and a rolling symbol of badassery on two wheels. But the burning question (pun intended) for gearheads is simple: What motorcycle was used to transform Johnny Blaze, played by Nicolas Cage, into the Hell-bound Ghost Rider?

California Signs Motorcycle Competition Permit Law for Sanctioned Events

Well, California’s gone and done it. After years of confusion, frustration, and dust-ups over off-highway competition vehicles, they’ve signed Senate Bill 708 into law. Governor Gavin Newsom put his pen to paper on September 22, ushering in a fresh permit program to replace the now-defunct Red Sticker Program, which was cut in 2021 by the California Air Resources Board.

The New KTM Automatic Transmission Is Different

KTM’s new Automated Manual Transmission or AMT (the KTM automatic transmission) system is a game-changer, marrying the thrill of manual control with the ease of automatic shifting. They’ve taken a page from Honda, BMW, and Yamaha but gone a different route, opting for a centrifugal clutch rather than relying on an actuator and ECU combo.

10 Best Sportbike Boots

These are the best boots for going fast on a sportbike.

I recently pointed out my picks for the best sportbikes out there, but nobody should ride a sportbike without the right gear, and that means having a good pair of boots. So, I thought I’d put together a list of the best sportbike boots.

What Motorcycle Is in Mission Impossible 2?

The movie “Mission Impossible 2” (2000) is a sleek, high-octane thrill ride where Ethan Hunt, portrayed by Tom Cruise, barrels through the screen with the ferocity of a daredevil. The star of the show, though, isn’t just Cruise or the flashy explosions—it’s the iconic motorcycle that delivers one of the most memorable chase scenes in action movie history.

Check Out the 2025 Triumph Trident 660

Well, folks, it looks like Triumph’s gone and polished up its darling for 2025. The Trident 660, already a fan favorite since its 2021 debut, rolls into the new year with some key updates—nothing drastic, but enough to make you think twice before settling for anything less.

The Honda Forza 750 Maxi Scooter Gets Updates in the UK for 2025

Honda’s new 2025 Forza 750 rolls into view with a fresh coat of paint and a technical overhaul. Still running on that trusty 745cc parallel twin, borrowed from the X-ADV, it cranks out 57.8 horses and a torque-heavy 50.9lb.ft. But for those looking to stay within A2 license limits, it can be trimmed down to 47bhp. Honda’s slick DCT gearbox is back, offering semi-auto shifts without the hassle.

The New Ducati Scrambler Models for 2025: Icon Dark and Full Throttle

Ducati’s latest spin on the Scrambler line isn’t about reinvention—it’s about distillation. The Icon Dark, wrapped in a stealthy black, is for purists who like their ride stripped down to the essentials. Meanwhile, the Full Throttle storms onto the scene with a black-and-bronze getup that screams street-tracker swagger.

10 Best Sportbike Gloves

Your search for the best pair of sportbike gloves is over.

Finding the right sportbike isn’t easy, but once you do find it, then you need to find yourself the best gear, including the best sportbike gloves. With thousands of options out there, it can be hard to know what to buy.