Wade Thiel

The Best Modular Motorcycle Helmets Under $200

Motorcycling, for many, is a blend of thrill and practicality. Modular helmets are a piece of necessary gear that caters to both, offering the protection of a full-face helmet with the convenience of an open-face.

For riders on a budget, finding modular motorcycle helmets under $200 that don’t compromise on quality is a challenge—but not an impossible one. Here’s a selection of modular helmets that hit the sweet spot between affordability and functionality.

The 5 Best Open-Face Helmets Under $100

Motorcycling is an exercise in balancing thrills and practicality, and gear is no exception. The open-face helmet, a favorite among urban riders and cruisers, delivers a delightful sense of freedom while keeping things functional.

But can you find a quality item for this piece of motorcycle gear without emptying your wallet? The answer is yes. Here’s a look at some of the best open-face helmets under $100, where value and reliability converge.

Check Out This Custom Suzuki A100 Cafe Racer

Launched in 1966, the Suzuki A100 was a 98cc two-stroke dynamo designed for urban commutes. Weighing just 83 kilograms and delivering about 10 horsepower, this rotary-valve single punched above its weight, zipping to 65-75 mph with ease.

Its simplicity and reliability earned fans worldwide, but rarely did it find its way into the custom spotlight—until Radite Octavanka had his say. This custom Suzuki A100 cafe racer is something else.

Book Review – ‘The Motorcycle: Design, Art, Desire’ by Charles M Falco and Ultan Guilfoyle

The Motorcycle: Design, Art, Desire by Charles M. Falco and Ultan Guilfoyle is nothing short of an ode to the two-wheeled marvels that have been capturing hearts and igniting wanderlust for over a century.

This is a coffee-table book of grandeur—a piece of art itself, designed to celebrate the soul of motorcycles through the ages. But be warned, it may just pull you into a world of chrome and combustion you never knew you needed.

Check Out the 2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 660

Triumph’s Tiger Sport 660 gets a tech makeover for 2025, injecting modern convenience into an already versatile middleweight.

With a snappier Sport ride mode, lean-sensitive electronics, and cruise control now standard, it’s clear Triumph aims to elevate the riding experience.

More Public Land Is About to Disappear for Outdoorsmen and Motorcyclists

Utah’s lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management isn’t just a swipe at bureaucracy—it’s a direct threat to America’s public lands and by extension the people who use them, like outdoorsmen and motorcyclists. The bottom line more public land is about to disappear, or at the very least be at risk of doing so.

The state’s bid to seize 18 million acres managed by the federal government masks a grim motive: selling off our cherished spaces to developers and extractive industries. While the campaign postures as a fight for state control, it’s less about Utahans managing Utah and more about paving over wilderness to make a buck.

Check Out This Custom Harley-Davidson Pan America

Buyer’s remorse can haunt even the most enthusiastic spender, but Aussie biker Josh took it to a new level. Wandering into a dealership, he left with a 2022 Harley-Davidson Pan America—an adventure bike, when he wasn’t even the adventuring type.

In a moment of clarity, he turned to Noel Muller of Black Cycles Australia to remedy his impulse buy. Six months later, Josh had a sleek American Super-Scrambler that even Harley might envy. Meet the custom Harley-Davidson Pan America.

New Honda GB350S Debuts Overseas, Will a Honda GB500 Bring Retro Style to the U.S.?

The new Honda GB350S made its grand debut at EICMA, reviving the classic GB name with a dash of British retro flair. It’s a beautiful motorcycle and one that had me wishing it was coming stateside.

Unfortunately for U.S. enthusiasts, this air-cooled throwback likely won’t be US-bound, but whispers of a potential Honda GB500 might sweeten the wait.

Everything You Need to Know About Two-Stroke Motorcycle Engines

Some engines are more than metal and combustion. They’re poetry in motion, fuel-soaked passion, and a rebellion with spark plugs. Few engines embody that wild heart more than two-stroke motorcycle engines.

Sure, the four-strokes may have taken over with their clean lines and sophisticated efficiency, but the two-stroke is the scrappy underdog that never quite left the fight. It’s loud, raw, unapologetic—and for many, it’s a first love that never fades.

So what makes the two-stroke tick? What gives it that untamed edge that still makes riders’ eyes light up? Buckle up, because we’re diving deep into what makes two-strokes both feared and adored.

Harley-Davidson and MotoGP Announce Exciting New Collaboration: What It Means for Racing Fans

In a twist of high-octane intrigue just days after the 2024 MotoGP finale in Barcelona, Harley-Davidson and MotoGP promoter Dorna announced a collaboration that has everyone guessing.

What exactly will it be? King of the Baggers racing rumbling onto the MotoGP stage, perhaps? For now, it’s all speculation. Dorna chief Carmelo Ezpeleta lauded Harley’s iconic status, particularly in the U.S., a critical market for both entities.