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Why Mid-Size Bikes Can Be Hard to Turn
If you are riding a small to middleweight bike, you are likely making a massive mistake every time you tip ... -
Recovering After a Motorcycle Crash
Recovering from a motorcycle crash is rarely just about replacing fairings and straightening clip-ons. The physical repairs are straightforward; the ... -
Innovv N2 Smart Riding System
Why the Innovv N2 May Be The Best Motorcycle Upgrade in 2026. The Ducati Hyperstrada 821 has been the workhorse ... -
Honda Rebel 300 E-Clutch Review
Why Honda’s Most Controversial Beginner Bike Might Be Its Smartest Yet. For decades, motorcycle culture has treated clutch control as ... -
The Middleweight Motorcycle Trap
Every rider eventually runs into the same decision point. Do you buy the bike with the bigger engine, or the ... -
The Phase Most Riders Mess Up
How to Get Better Without Riding at All Winter shows up, the roads freeze, and the motorcycle gets pushed into ... -
Honda XL750 Transalp
Crossing Alps Without Any Alps The name Transalp comes from the Latin trans Alpes; to cross the Alps. It’s a ... -
How to Film Better Motorcycle Videos
Lower the friction between your idea and clicking upload. Camera technique is learnable. Gear friction kills momentum. Complex setups fail. ... -
Aprilia Tuareg Rally Review
A rally bike pretending to be an adventure bike. Or maybe the other way around. The Tuareg Rally exists because ... -
Motorcycling Is Not Dying. But It Is Dying Here.
Motorcycling is dying. That sounds dramatic. Statistically, it is also true. In the first half of 2025, new motorcycle sales ... -
GoPro Just Did Something Insta360 Hasn’t…
The GoPro Max 2 arrives five years late to the 360-camera party, modernizing the original Max with better processing, 8K ... -
I Didn’t Expect to Like the Chigee AIO-6 This Much
The Chigee AIO‑6 turned a long‑standing motorcycle annoyance into one of the best upgrades made to any bike in years; ... -
The Most Dangerous Riding Season
Most riders assume winter is the most dangerous time to be on a motorcycle. Ice, snow, and freezing temperatures certainly ... -
Honda Dax 125 Review: A Tiny Time Machine With a Giant Soul
It’s just a 125cc mini bike, meant for ice cream runs, not mountain passes. Yet that’s exactly what I set ... -
Five Corner References Every Rider Should Know
If you’ve taken a rider course, gone to a track day, or even just listened to riding buddies, you’ve probably ... -
Insta360 X5 vs DJI Osmo Action 360: Which Camera is Better for Motorcycle Riders?
When it comes to capturing the thrill of motorcycle riding, few tools are more exciting than 360 cameras. They let ... -
What To Do When You’ve Overcooked a Corner
There’s that moment. You’re diving into a corner and it hits you—oh no. You’re too fast. Maybe you misjudged the ... -
Testing Honda’s NT1100 in Yellowstone: A Real-World Ride Through the Wild
A Sensible Bike in an Insane Place There are motorcycles that chase lap times and others that prioritize comfort. And ... -
The One Flaw with Honda DCT (and How They Could Fix It)
Have you ever been stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic, working the clutch until your left hand is begging for mercy? Or ... -
Why I Stopped Teaching Limit Point Riding
When Good Technique Isn’t Always Good Enough You dive into a blind corner. It tightens without warning. Your confidence evaporates. ... -
What It Really Takes to Become a Complete Rider
You’re putting in the time. You’re practicing. Watching videos. Maybe even logging some track days. But your riding just isn’t ... -
Instinct vs. Strategy: What Happens When You Ride a Track Blind?
A few weeks ago, I found myself standing at the edge of Oregon Raceway Park. I had never ridden this ... -
How to Shift Without the Clutch
Last month, I shared a video on how to blip your downshifts for smoother corner entries. But the biggest question ... -
CB750 Hornet: Marvel or Missed Opportunity?
Middleweight motorcycles often get dismissed as boring, but Honda’s CB750 Hornet proves otherwise. This bike combines usability, character, and performance ... -
Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Review: Sleeper or Snoozer?
When Honda blends Fireblade DNA into a street bike and points it toward twisty roads, you get the CB1000 Hornet ... -
The Brake Mistake That Can Cause a Crash
Most riders are taught to finish all their braking before entering a corner. But what if that common advice is ... -
Motorcycle Secrets Mechanics Don’t Want You to Know
Most riders spend hundreds or even thousands paying dealerships for simple maintenance tasks that you can easily handle at home. ... -
Are Motorcyclists Reckless? Science Says Something Very Different
We’ve all heard the stereotypes: motorcyclists are reckless, thrill-seeking, danger-obsessed misfits. But what if that perception is entirely wrong? What ... -
5 Motorcycle Lessons I Wish I’d Learned Sooner
Motorcycles are more than just machines—they’re an obsession, a way of life. Nothing has captivated me quite like motorcycling. The ... -
Mastering the Art of Rev-Matching
In today’s world of advanced rider aids and electronic wizardry, many modern motorcycles come equipped with quick shifters and auto-blippers. ... -
Three Proven Tips to Ride Safely in Strong Crosswinds
Riding in the wind can be absolutely terrifying. Gusts can shove you across the lane—or worse, toward oncoming traffic or off ... -
These 3 Things Are More Dangerous Than You Think
Some things feel right on a motorcycle… until they get you in trouble. The truth is, a lot of common ... -
Why Riders Crash: 7 Mistakes That Lead to Motorcycle Accidents
Let’s talk about crashing—or better yet, how not to crash. Because honestly, it’s the last thing any rider wants. Crashes ... -
Military Secrets That Saved My Life on a Motorcycle
When I first threw a leg over a motorcycle, I had no idea how much my time in the U.S. ... -
3 Riding Instincts That Feel Safe—but Could Get You Hurt
Instincts are powerful. They’ve kept humans alive for thousands of years. But when it comes to motorcycling, some of those ... -
Respect the Slowest Part of the Corner
When I first learned to ride, the focus was all wrong — and it set my riding development back for ... -
Five Motorcycle Myths That Need to Die
For years, myths and half-truths have spread through the riding community—some harmless, others downright dangerous. Today, we’re exposing the biggest ... -
What is MotoGP and Why Does it Matter?
You may not have any desire to race, so what could you possibly learn from watching MotoGP? Today, I’m going ... -
The Secret to Confident Motorcycle Riding (It’s Not What You Think)
You’re watching videos, practicing, and doing all the right things—but still, doubt creeps in. You wonder if you’re making the ... -
Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak: Power, Precision, and Pure Riding Joy
The Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak is a motorcycle with MotoGP DNA coursing through its veins. With a 1200cc, 170-horsepower, ... -
Feeling the Grip: Developing Motorcycle Sensitivity
How do you feel grip on a motorcycle? It’s a tough one, because “feel” is subjective. I can’t give you feel any more than ... -
Are “Quick Start Guides” Doing Riders a Disservice?
I recently received a great question on YouTube: “Why not just give step-by-step instructions like a refrigerator manual?” It’s true, ... -
Are You Limiting Your Rider Skills by Avoiding Cold or Wet Weather?
This question plagues many riders, especially beginners, as winter sets in. Do we miss out on crucial development by sticking ... -
The Misunderstanding that Changed Everything
Riding a motorcycle is all about precision, control, and safety—especially when it comes to cornering. One of the most misunderstood ... -
Overcoming the Fear of Leaning
A Guide to Safer and More Confident Riding Leaning on a motorcycle—just the thought of it can make some riders ... -
How to Avoid Over-Slowing in Corners
If you’re trying to integrate trail braking into your riding but keep hitting a frustrating snag—finding yourself over-slowing into corners ... -
A Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycle Shifting
If you’ve never driven a car with a stick shift, the idea of managing a clutch can seem intimidating. You ... -
2025 Honda CB650R / CBR650 Review and the Amazing E-Clutch
Game Changer or Gimmick? Until recently, the motorcycle transmission has remained, effectively the same. For sure there were a few outliers ... -
The First Thing to Upgrade on a New Bike
It’s the best day in any rider’s life—New Bike Day! Whether it’s your first motorcycle or your third, the thrill ... -
The Critical Braking Mistake Every Rider Must Avoid
Mastering Trail Braking: A Guide for Public Roads Have you ever been told, “Never brake in a corner”? While it ... -
2025 Honda Grom Review
Exploring the New 2025 Honda Grom: A Day at Barber Motorsports Park Barber Motorsports Park greeted me with rain-soaked skies, ... -
Have You Been Wrong About Foot Position?
Every summer, I coach what we call the A.R.T., the Advanced Rider Training. It’s a riding school taught at our ... -
How Do Motorcycles Actually Turn
Countersteering is probably the most misunderstood concepts in motorcycling. When I was learning to ride, it was widely dismissed. Then ... -
Learn How to Gain Confidence In Your Tires
You want to be able to trust your tires? Yeah? You want to know what it feels like to be ... -
How to Wash/Detail A Motorcycle
I really like to put the motorcycle up two stands so I can spin both wheels, to clean the wheels. ... -
Stop Getting Scared in Corners
What if I told you that what you read on the internet, or maybe what you were taught was totally ... -
87% of Riders Don’t Understand This
You’ve been thinking about your tires the wrong way. I know we get all caught up in compounds and carcass ... -
Five Mistakes Made By New Riders
I’ve been a professional motorcycle coach since the year 2000. And these are some of the biggest mistakes I see ... -
The Best Beginner Bike Doesn’t Exist
If you are trying to decide what bike to buy, what bike is right for you. There are two questions ... -
Ensure a Smooth Ride With A Buddy/Spouse
Motorcycling is an individual sport, often done collectively. A lot of us enjoy the camaraderie riding with pals, but sharing ... -
Are You Discouraged About Your Riding?
Learning to ride a motorcycle at a high level of proficiency is challenging and so many of us struggle maintaining ... -
The Riding Technique Only Expert Riders Understand
I can go through the exact same corner a thousand times, and it will be slightly different each and every ... -
How to Master Downhill Corners
You might’ve seen a downhill corner and been filled with dread. That certainly was the case for me. But now, ... -
Be Afraid of This Motorcycle Technique
One motorcycle riding technique that we need to be afraid of -
How to Load a Motorcycle in a Pickup
How to Load a Motorcycle By Yourself Maybe I’m just a product of my environment. Growing up in the Rocky ... -
Three Steps to Defeat Riding Fear
Fear is holding all of us back. Fear prevents us from becoming the riders we want to be. So what ... -
Track Bike Build // Series Finale
The KTM RC390 is a lot of wonderful things. Powerful is not one of them. In this final episode we ... -
The Always, Onlys and Nevers of Motorcycling
We hear it all the time in our sport. Always do this, never do that, the only way is this ... -
It’s Time You Did Some Motorcycle Touring
This is my actual, first bike. How young was I when I was that little? My mom would complain that ... -
How to Buy a Used Motorcycle
Ten Tips On How To Not Get Cheated There are a lot of benefits that come from buying a used ... -
One Simple Habit To Reduce Reaction Times
There’s two main things that are killing us as riders. The first is running wide in corners. The second is ... -
Why Street Riders Need This Track School
Street riders sometimes think that a track-based riding school wouldn’t be applicable to them, and in many cases, they are ... -
One Exercise Changed Everything
Over the years there have been three specific things that fundamentally improved my riding in a dramatic way. The first ... -
I Was Wrong
What I learned from Champ U One of the frustrations with what I try to do is some people criticize ... -
Are Lighter Wheels Better?
If the marketing kitsch is to be believed lighter wheels are better in every way shape or form. So, we’re ... -
Patience, Grasshopper. Let the Corner Come To You.
We all know that one of the coolest things about motorcycles is corners. Seriously, that whole lateral lean thing is ... -
Was Your Riding Instructor Wrong?
So, I’m not going to lie. I’m in a bit of a mood. I’m growing really tired of all the ... -
Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Riding
So, you’ve decided to do this! You are going to learn to ride a motorcycle. Or perhaps you’re just moto-curious. ... -
See Everything | Look at Nothing
Have you struggled with where to look, how far ahead you are supposed to look? Have you struggled with target ... -
A Better Way to Corner
There is a better way to corner a motorcycle than the way you may have been taught in your basic ... -
Wait For It: Why Delayed Apexes Work
What is the perfect line through a corner? How on earth do you find the line? What happens when you ... -
How To Deal With Sand In A Corner
It’s probably one of our biggest fears as riders. We’re using up traction to lean and turn through a corner, ... -
How I Stopped Being Scared in Corners
I almost gave up on motorcycling, a culmination of struggles led to a single moment that had me ready to ... -
Tools You Need for your Motorcycle
Even if you are not really into working on your bike, every rider should know how to do a few ... -
Seven More Tips to Become a Better, Faster Rider
You loved our first video so much so we’re back with seven more tips to be a better, safer, faster ... -
Which Bike is Right For You?
It’s one of the most common questions we’ve been receiving; “What the difference between all the bike types? And which ... -
Perfect Cornering Posture for the Street and Track
How you sit on a motorcycle during cornering can make dramatic changes to how the bike behaves. We’ll discuss how ... -
Why You Need to be Trail Braking
Have you ever wondered how to trail brake on a motorcycle? Or have you ever been told that trail braking ... -
Seven Tips to Become a Faster, Safer Rider
We all want to be fast and nobody likes falling down. So how do we achieve this mythical balance between ... -
They Made Riding Better and Worse
Modern motorcycles are safer, faster, and more reliable than ever. Traction control, cornering ABS, and advanced electronics are everywhere. Improvements ...
