Category: Riding Advice

Brace yourself for the ultimate showdown between man and machine in the battle against extreme temperatures! Yes, motorcycles can survive a wide range of temperatures. Some will even run at the most extreme high temperatures of 180-220 °F and cold temperatures of -25 to -34 °F if adequately tuned. But this doesn’t imply it’s safe to ride; your internal thermostat cannot match that temperature range, so worry more about pushing your limits than the bike. And this begs the question, what weather is too cold to ride a motorcycle?  Well, it’s simple—anything below 32°F (0°C or 273K) is considered too risky for a safe and enjoyable ride! You perhaps should avoid motorcycle riding when the temperature is below the freezing point of the water. During

To answer the question what the best motorcycle for rain is. We first must ask best for what, for example best for traction, best for braking, or best for protection against the weather? There are many factors’ riders may consider. I prefer small to midsize motorcycles for riding in the rain due to their light weight and their horsepower.  In this article we will focus on the best bikes that won’t slide as much, which ones have good overall traction in the rain. However, some of these motorcycles were quite heavy and powerful, so for other reasons they might not be ideal for riding in the rain. It all depends on the rider’s experience and personal preference. Motorcycles require enough skill to ride in normal conditions, so imagine

Motorcycles are fun vehicles to ride, although they can be hard sometimes. Some motorcycles are harder to ride than others, and some can just be downright dangerous. In this article, we will discuss some of the hardest motorcycles to ride and point out exactly what makes them hard. What is the hardest motorcycle to ride? The hardest “motorcycle” to ride is not actually a true motorcycle, it is the Honda ATC 250R all-terrain cycle. Some of the hardest true motorcycles to ride also include the Suzuki TM400, the Yamaha TZ750, the Suzuki TL 1000S, and the Honda CBR900RR Fireblade. What makes these motorcycles the hardest to ride is a combination of many factors, including their engines, their designs, and many others. If you want to learn more

So, you have decided you want to become a rider and you want to know what cc is good for a beginner motorcycle. Get a motorcycle and hit the open roads. Or you have just decided to invest in a ride that will not run you dry for gas every month or take hours of your life trying to find a space to park it. Either way, you have made a fantastic decision! Getting your first motorcycle can be as exciting as it is nerve-racking. There are so many models to choose from and, most importantly, so many speed options.  What CC is good for a beginner motorcycle? A good CC for a beginner motorcycle is anywhere under 600CC. Motorcycles that are under 600CC are

As the days start getting longer, and the warm evening breeze starts to get a cold edge, it’s a sure sign, at least for those in the northern regions, that the green landscape is soon to become white. With the exception of those among us that relish these conditions, most of us will be starting to think about parking the bike up for the year (or whether a 6-month secondment to Florida is a possibility. This i when you ask yourself “Do I have to Winterize my Motorcycle now? When you’re new to motorcycles, it seems everyone has an opinion on whether you should winterize your motorcycle.  The problem is everyone’s opinion is different. So, what’s the definitive word, do I have to winterize my