If you’ve taken a rider course, gone to a track day, or even just listened to riding buddies, you’ve probably heard the same advice over and over again: “Eyes up!” But nobody ever explains where exactly you’re supposed to look. That’s what we’re tackling today. Let’s break down the five reference points every rider should know, and how to train ...

When it comes to capturing the thrill of motorcycle riding, few tools are more exciting than 360 cameras. They let you relive a ride from every angle, create dynamic edits, and share the experience in ways that standard action cams just can’t touch. Recently, I had the chance to put two of the latest contenders to the test: the Insta360 X5 and ...

There’s that moment. You’re diving into a corner and it hits you—oh no. You’re too fast. Maybe you misjudged the turn. Maybe you got distracted. Maybe the corner tightened unexpectedly or you hit a false neutral. It doesn’t matter how it happened. What matters is what you do next. The truth is, this happens to everyone. Even the best riders ...

A Sensible Bike in an Insane Place There are motorcycles that chase lap times and others that prioritize comfort. And then there’s the Honda NT1100, a bike that looks like it was built by sensible engineers who finally snapped and said, “Fine. You want fun? Have some.” On paper, the NT1100 is a practical touring bike. In practice? We sent it ...

Have you ever been stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic, working the clutch until your left hand is begging for mercy? Or what about that time you were on a steep, technical road where first gear never felt slow enough and you always seemed to be in the wrong gear anyway? That’s when the idea of an “automagic” transmission—Honda’s Dual Clutch Transmission ...

When Good Technique Isn’t Always Good Enough You dive into a blind corner. It tightens without warning. Your confidence evaporates. It’s frustrating. It’s scary. There’s a riding technique called limit point riding (also known as vanishing point riding) that promises to prevent that exact situation. It’s been taught for decades, and many riders swear by it. But after coaching thousands ...