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The 5 Best Lightweight Motorcycle Jackets for Good Weather Riding

When the open road calls and the temperature rises, gear matters, and a lightweight motorcycle jacket can make all the difference. You want something that doesn’t weigh you down but still offers protection and style.

Today’s options are built with advanced materials, combining durability with breathability, all while keeping you comfortable. Here are some of the best lightweight motorcycle jackets that deliver on every front.

What Motorcycle Is in ‘Akira’?

There’s a moment in every gearhead’s life when you see a machine so striking, so packed with presence, that you simply can’t look away. For many of us, that moment came with the 1988 release of Akira. You don’t have to be a two-wheeled fanatic to remember that scene—Kaneda’s motorcycle, skidding sideways in slow motion, leaving an incandescent trail of red light across the screen. It’s a machine that feels almost alive, a dynamic presence hurtling through the dystopian streets of Neo-Tokyo. And while Akira was never meant to be a motorcycle film, the bike itself stole the show.

The 5 Best Middleweight Cruiser Motorcycles for Riding Any Road

Middleweight cruisers strike a perfect balance between comfort, style, and performance. They provide the laid-back ride cruisers are known for, but in a size and weight that’s more manageable for everyday riding. Whether you’re navigating city streets or taking on a weekend road trip, these machines have you covered. Below are five of the best middleweight cruiser motorcycles that deliver power, style, and character in spades.

The Ducati Scrambler 10° Anniversario Rizoma Edition Is Available

Ducati’s Scrambler, that playful rebel on two wheels, is celebrating its ten-year anniversary in style—with a twist. Enter the Ducati Scrambler 10° Anniversario Rizoma Edition, a limited run of just 500 bikes, each draped in a sharp Stone White and Black livery with accents in an eye-catching Metal Rose. It was mentioned earlier this month, but now it’s here.

The Best Touring Motorcycles: Comfort and Power for the Open Road

Touring motorcycles embody freedom on two wheels. They’re more than just bikes—they’re the bridge between the horizon and the rider. The best touring motorcycles blend comfort, power, and long-distance endurance, making them the perfect companions for cross-country adventures.

Today’s models offer cutting-edge technology, luxury, and a sense of unstoppable presence on the road. When paired with the right touring gear, you have yourself an experience like none other.

Drag Specialties Release: Lever Sets, Seat, Motor Mount, and More

It’s a Drag Specialties release for parts and accessories, and this month’s lineup includes gear to fine-tune your bike’s performance and polish its looks. From short lever sets to a smooth LED fuel gauge, they’ve got something for every rider who likes their ride to feel just right. Let’s take a closer look.

The REV’IT! Trench GTX Jacket Is 31% Off

The REV’IT! Trench GTX Jacket is a premium touring jacket designed for serious riders who demand top-tier protection and comfort in all weather conditions. Right now, the jacket is a whopping 31% off at Revzilla, which means you’ll save $200.

What Motorcycle Is in ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’?

In The Place Beyond the Pines, the movie opens with a sharp breath of engine life, a fierce growl that pulls you in before a single word is spoken. And there, in the center of it all, Ryan Gosling’s character Luke Glanton rides through the screen on a motorcycle that’s as much a part of him as the tattoos on his skin. The bike, a Suzuki DR-Z400, is no mere prop—it’s a reflection of the rough, gritty undercurrent that pulses through the film.

New Law Essentially Outlaws Lane Filtering in Paris

In Paris, they’ve made life just a little harder for the everyday folks trying to get around. The mayor’s decision to limit the ring road speed to 31 mph might sound like a small tweak, but for riders, it’s a wrench in the gears. You see lane filtering in Paris (actually in all of France) is allowed under certain conditions, one being that speeds must be over 46 mph. Now? Forget about it.

Book Review – ‘Hell’s Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga’ by Hunter S. Thompson

Hunter S. Thompson’s Hell’s Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga (the book that gives this blog its name) rides into town like a rumbling, oil-streaked Harley, kicking up dust and leaving you staring down the road after it, half-wondering what just happened. Thompson, the man who practically invented “gonzo journalism,” dives headlong into the chaos of California’s most notorious motorcycle club—the Hell’s Angels—like a daredevil at full throttle. What emerges is less of a documentary and more of a high-octane, first-person blitz through America’s shadowy underworld of beer, blood, and black leather.