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How to Plan a Motorcycle Road Trip: A Rider’s Guide to Freedom

There are two kinds of riders who struggle when they need to plan a motorcycle road trip.

The first kind plans everything: hotels booked six weeks out, a rigid daily mileage target, a schedule that turns riding into a commute with better scenery. The second kind does the opposite, shows up with no plan and ends up sleeping in a gas station parking lot because every campground within 40 miles is full.

The sweet spot is somewhere in the middle. Enough structure to keep things comfortable, enough flexibility to let the trip be what it wants to be. Here’s how to get there.

The DAB Motors 1a Transparent Edition Is a Unique Electric Motorcycle

The DAB Motors 1a Transparent Edition proves nostalgia never gets old. Whether it’s the 60s leather, the funky 80s, or the carefree 90s, we’ve got a soft spot for the past. And we keep bringing it back, dressing up our new toys in old clothes. I’m a ’90s kid, and there’s something special about the Game Boy, PlayStation, Nissan Skyline, and Ducati 916. It’s like the past refuses to stay put.

Sawicki Speed Announces RT Exhaust Run for Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

Sawicki Speed, the North Carolina exhaust wizards, are back at it with another run of the RT exhaust. If you missed the first batch, you weren’t alone—the thing sold out faster than a cold beer at a hot bike rally. Since ProtoTitan scooped up the rights from Royal-T Racing earlier this year, Sawicki’s been cranking out exhausts like a band on tour, and folks can’t get enough.

What are the Motorcycles in Hell Ride?

Ah, Hell Ride — the 2008 Quentin Tarantino-produced, Dennis Hopper-infused biker flick that roars across the screen like a whiskey-soaked fever dream. It’s a cinematic ode to the old-school outlaw biker movies of the ’60s and ’70s, cranking up the throttle on grit, guns, and the gnarly, roaring iron horses beneath those rebel souls. And if you’ve ever watched Hell Ride and asked yourself, “What motorcycle is that?” you’re not alone. The bikes in Hell Ride are as much a part of the story as the men who ride them.

Book Review – Jupiter’s Travels by Ted Simon

There’s a special breed of man who sees a road winding into the distance and feels the tug. Not just any road—the kind that stretches beyond the horizon, beckoning with the promise of something unknown. Ted Simon is that kind of man. And Jupiter’s Travels is the story of his response to that call—a 78,000-mile odyssey around the world on a 500cc Triumph Tiger that was more grit than grace, more heart than horsepower.

Brembo Acquires Öhlins for $405 Million

Brembo, the Italian titan in braking systems, has struck a $405 million deal (USD) to acquire Swedish suspension maestro Öhlins, making it one of the biggest parts and accessories companies out there. This acquisition is expected to close in early 2025, pending regulatory green lights. For Brembo, it’s like adding the perfect suspension setup to an already fine-tuned race machine.

What Motorcycle Is in Tomorrow Never Dies?

In Tomorrow Never Dies, James Bond, that suave secret agent who never fails to blend sophistication with a hint of reckless abandon, finds himself astride a BMW R1200C during one of the most memorable chase scenes in 007 history. Of all the bikes he could’ve chosen, why a BMW? And not just any BMW, but a cruiser — a machine typically associated with relaxed, long-haul touring, not frantic dashes through crowded city streets. This, my friends, was one of the most curious choices in Bond’s garage, but let’s dive deeper into why it worked, and why it didn’t.

Kraus Releases Titanium KR Low Bars for Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

Kraus has thrown the first punch with the only titanium handlebar for Harley-Davidson riders, and it’s a knockout. Titanium isn’t just a buzzword here—it’s about shaving serious weight while ramping up durability.

Buell Teams Up With Fox Factory to Develop New Super Cruiser Suspension

Buell Motorcycles has teamed up with Fox Factory to craft a suspension worthy of its latest rocket-on-wheels, the Super Cruiser. Now, you don’t just slap any suspension on a 175-horsepower beast and call it a day. As Buell’s CEO Bill Melvin says, capturing that power means getting serious about the suspension. And with Fox Factory—a name that’s basically shorthand for high-performance handling—they’re doing just that.

Check Out the Updated 2025 BMW C 400 GT and C 400 X

BMW has given its gas-powered scooters a bit of a makeover for 2025, pushing the C 400 GT and C 400 X models to Euro5+ emissions standards and tacking on some nifty tech upgrades. While U.S. availability is still up in the air for the C 400 X, American riders can expect the C 400 GT to roll through again, just like it did in 2024.