A couple of weeks ago we reviewed MotoLearn.com, an excellent online training guide for new motorcycle riders or prospective motorcycle riders. MotoLearn.com is a well written guide that any new rider, especially considering its skimpy $16 price tag, should read.
“Get Ready To Pass” is, by all accounts, a much better product. Along with pictures and reading material, it presents incredibly high quality videos on every aspect of riding. Not only that, but the material presented is applicable for both cars and motorcycles. While most people will already have their car license before getting their motorcycle license, having that information present is a bonus if you don’t have either license.
Read the full story »If you’re a new rider it’s important that you have the basics covered: a good motorcycle to ride on, all the gear you need (and make sure you’re riding ATGATT), and a good head on your shoulders. Your helmet is the most important piece of safety equipment you have, and ensuring that you have a high quality helmet will ensure you have the best chance of survival in the event of a crash.
There are a lot of variables that will determine which helmet you purchase: price, safety rating (DOT and …
This is part two of a three part guide. Read Learning to Ride Sportbikes: A Beginners Guide – Part 1 if you haven’t already.
In the first part of this guide we talked about the basic pre-work involved in getting ready to ride your new sportbike. Having a clear, positive mindset will ensure that you approach the motorcycle with no apprehensions. If you are too nervous the first time you get on a bike it could spell disaster! Remember: the motorcycle itself is only going to do what it’s been …
The 903cc liquid-cooled v-twin engine powering this beautiful mid-size cruiser provides enough “oomph” to get the Vulcan 900 moving, which the sleek and sexy styling is quick to impress. For someone looking to get into a cruiser, but is somewhat apprehensive of a “big bike”, the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom is our ideal choice.
It’s beautiful, it’s powerful, and it’s damn fun to ride. What more do you want in a bike?
Over the years, many a song has come and gone that has spoken to the free-wheelin’ whims of popular motorcycle culture. We found a great article that highlighted 10 fantastic songs that really brought out some fantastic elements of motorcycle riding. The passion, the interest, and the sheer candidness of the sport is what keeps us all riding. Oh, and it’s a lot of fun too….
This is part one of a three part guide.
Before you read any further, know this: there is absolutely no replacement for getting on a motorcycle and learning through experience. No, I am not saying that you need to hop on your bike and go for a ride down the highway. What I am saying is that the best way to learn how to ride a motorcycle is to get on one. That being said, there are a lot of things that you can do to ensure that your …