Wade Thiel

A Closer Look at Motorcycle Wheelies

Everything you need to know about the mechanics of a wheelie.

Motorcycle wheelies are something that you’re going to see or two from time to time. But what’s really going on when you do a wheelie?

Ari Henning of Revzilla asks this question and gets into the nitty gritty details in his latest installment of The Shop Manual for the company’s YouTube channel.

It’s a fun and interesting topic, and as usual, Ari takes things a step beyond the typical motorcyclist. Watch the video above.

2022 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello Prototype First Ride

Piaggio’s latest darling under the Moto Guzzi brand is a killer bike.

Moto Guzzi recently hit 100 years as a company and the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello is the bike that came out soon after the celebration of that milestone.

It’s a sport touring machine and Blake Connor of Cycle World had a chance to get in the saddle of this ride in Northern Italy to test it out. This bike is still in prototype form at the time of his ride.

Watch the video above to see what it’s all about, or check out the article below to read more.

What Makes the Kawasaki KLR650 So Good in 2022?

The KLR650 is still the best bike for the money, offering you capability far beyond its price point.

If you want ultimate reliability for riding to the end of the earth, then you saddle up on a Kawasaki KLR650.

The Kawasaki KLR650 is a machine that’s been around for years. Yes, in 2018 Kawasaki took it off the market to make updates to it, but those updates weren’t really anything crazy. Kawasaki released the new version of the KLR and it’s very similar.

In the video above, FortNine takes a closer look at what makes this 80s-single-cylinder motorcycle at heart so good, even today.

Dainese Blackjack Gloves

Gotta love these simple gloves from Dainese.

I’ve recommended the Dainese Blackjack gloves in some of my lists on this site. They’d work well for cafe racer riders, cruiser riders, and more.

As motorcycle gloves, they’re not super advanced, but I do like them. I understand that the best gloves for motorcyclists are the ones that provide palm sliders and knuckle protection, but I actually prefer some simple later gloves like these.

So, with that in mind, let’s take a closer look at the Dainese Blackjack Gloves and see if they’re worth your money.

The 2022 BMW M 1000 RR Is a Racing Monster – Review Video

An unforgettable literbike you shouldn’t overlook.

The BMW M 1000 RR is a beast of a sportbike and Michael Gilbert of Cycle World magazine recently had a chance to get in the saddle of this Bavarian wild child.

The bike is the sharp end of the stick for BMW Motorrad. It is a race-homologated machine ready for any track out there.

This is a wild ride as you can see from the video above.

Harley-Davidson Nightster vs Indian Scout Rogue – A Showdown

It’s a cruiser motorcycle showdown!

If you’re looking for a good cruiser, there are plenty. Two of the best ones for 2022 are the Harley-Davidson Nightster and the Indian Scout Rogue.

The gents at Motorcycle.com put the bikes head to head to see which one comes out on top in their latest video.

Let’s see how these two bikes stack up against one another.

Yamaha MT-09 SP Review from Motorcyclist

A special edition Yamaha motorcycle worth buying.

Say you like the Yamaha MT-09 but you want something special. Yamaha heard you and built the Yamaha MT-09 SP just for that purpose.

Adam Waheed of Motorcyclist recently had a chance to get in the saddle of this unique version of the MT-09 and go for a ride.

Let’s take a closer look at what he said about this unique up-spec’d version of this well-loved machine.

Get to Work by Riding a Scooter – The Best Scooters for Car Drivers

Here are FortNine’s top picks!

Scooters are a great way to get to work, and FortNine decided to make a video showcasing the best scooters for folks who don’t have a motorcycle license.

I’ve written about the merits of 50cc scooters before, and I really do think they’re one of the best ways to commute. Even better in many cases than a lot of motorcycles depending on the type of commute you have.

In the video above, the Canadian gents over at FortNine go over three of their picks for the best scooters for car drivers, and below, you’ll find my thoughts on each of them.

Police Rodeo – Ari Henning and Zack Courts Compete in a Police Officer Rodeo

The name of the game is eyes up, revs up, and don’t touch the front brake.

I’ve talked about police bikes before, but I’ve not talked about the skills of the police officers who ride those bikes.

Ari Henning and Zack Courts of Revzilla decided to give the course these guys do a go by competing in what’s known as a police rodeo.

Check out the video above to see all of the fun. These guys know how to have a whole ton of it on two wheels.

Curtiss Motorcycles – ‘The Opposite of Death’ Documentary Film

A long-form film for a unique and special electric motorcycle.

Curtiss Motorcycles recently debuted a documentary film titled “The Opposite of Death” on YouTube that showcases the brand’s story in the best way possible.

For those of you who don’t know, Curtiss makes some of the most impressive electric motorcycles in the world, building bikes with a unique design and attention to detail unparalleled by other manufacturers.

The Opposite of Death film showcases how Curtiss arrived at its current place and showcases just how impressive these motorcycles really are.