For years, plenty of riders have used Waze because of its real-time traffic alerts, police reports, and crowdsourced hazard warnings. But one thing has always been missing—a navigation mode that actually understands motorcycles. That’s finally changing. Waze has announced a new Motorcycle Mode designed specifically for riders. Instead of treating motorcycles like cars, the updatedContinue reading “Waze Finally Gets Smarter for Motorcyclists with New Motorcycle Mode”
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Why Motorcycle Shifters Are Always on the Left (And Why First Gear Is Down)
Before the 1970s, buying a motorcycle often meant learning a completely different shifting pattern depending on the brand. Today, it doesn’t matter whether you throw a leg over a Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, Indian, BMW, or Triumph—you’re almost guaranteed to find the same setup: first gear down, the rest up, with the shifter on the leftContinue reading “Why Motorcycle Shifters Are Always on the Left (And Why First Gear Is Down)”
Study: Motorcycles Rank Among the Safest Ways to Travel—But There’s a Catch
If you’ve ever had someone tell you that motorcycles are “death machines,” a new transportation study might surprise them. Researchers comparing different ways people travel found that commercial air travel and rail remain the safest options overall. But when looking at transportation through a broader lens—including factors like environmental impact, congestion, and efficiency—motorcycles performed farContinue reading “Study: Motorcycles Rank Among the Safest Ways to Travel—But There’s a Catch”
178 MPH: Rider Jailed After Crash That Killed His Brother-in-Law
A hard reminder this week of why speed on public roads has no forgiveness in it. Lewis Baker, a 35-year-old mechanic from Milton Keynes, England, was sentenced to 15 months behind bars and hit with a 10-year driving ban after a crash that killed his brother-in-law, Jason Wallis, 31. The two were riding matching YamahaContinue reading “178 MPH: Rider Jailed After Crash That Killed His Brother-in-Law”
New Mississippi Law Requires Driver’s Education for First-Time Drivers to Get license
Mississippi is taking a major step toward improving road safety by requiring driver’s education for first-time drivers, a move many riders hope will create safer roads for everyone. Under changes to state law, all Mississippi high schools will now be required to offer driver’s education programs, while the Mississippi Department of Public Safety is alsoContinue reading “New Mississippi Law Requires Driver’s Education for First-Time Drivers to Get license”
What is a “get back” whip and why do some bikers hate on them ?
If you’ve spent any time around bike nights, rallies, or custom Harley builds, you’ve probably seen them—a long braided leather or paracord whip hanging from a clutch or brake lever, dancing in the wind as the bike rolls by. Some riders think they’re one of the coolest old-school accessories you can put on a motorcycle.Continue reading “What is a “get back” whip and why do some bikers hate on them ?”
Why Do Bikers Call It a “Sissy Bar”?
If you’ve been around motorcycles for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the term “sissy bar.” It’s one of those names that’s been part of biker culture for decades, but have you ever stopped to wonder where it came from? Like a lot of motorcycle traditions, the answer is a mix of history, humor,Continue reading “Why Do Bikers Call It a “Sissy Bar”?”
Biker claims he pulled a gun out after a family nearly hit him, he’s facing charges in Missouri
A Missouri motorcyclist is facing a felony charge after authorities say a road rage encounter escalated when he allegedly pulled a handgun during a confrontation with a family in a passenger vehicle. (ABC17NEWS) According to investigators, 60-year-old Robert Riggs of Cole Camp was charged with unlawful use of a weapon following an incident Monday inContinue reading “Biker claims he pulled a gun out after a family nearly hit him, he’s facing charges in Missouri”
Lethal left turn: family suing NYC, $25 Million for city employee who killed biker
A Staten Island family is preparing to seek $25 million from New York City after a young motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a New York City Department of Transportation vehicle. According to reports, the fatal collision happened in early June when a NYC DOT pickup truck made a left turn directly intoContinue reading “Lethal left turn: family suing NYC, $25 Million for city employee who killed biker”
RECALL ALERT: 2026 Indian Chief Vintage Owners Need To Check Their Bikes
Indian Motorcycle is recalling certain 2026 Chief Vintage and Chief Vintage Elite 125 models because of incorrect information printed on the VIN labels. (NHTSA) The issue is not with the motorcycle’s actual wheel — it’s with the label. Some bikes equipped with a 16×3.5-inch rear wheel were shipped with VIN labels incorrectly listing the rearContinue reading “RECALL ALERT: 2026 Indian Chief Vintage Owners Need To Check Their Bikes”