Motorcyclist Magazine Features

Riding Comes With Responsibility | Cat Tales

In 27 years of riding streetbikes on an almost daily basis, I’d never had an accident involving another vehicle. Until one year ago. more
A Biker's Lament | Megaphone

The image of the American biker is reeling—if by “biker” we mean that tatted-out, leathered-up Harley-Davidson rider lampooned in South... more
1965 Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide | Me & My Bike

Pat Simmons, lead singer and guitarist for The Doobie Brothers, talks about his favorite bike. more
An Idiots' Guide to Sturgis

You never forget your first time...but we'll try. more
1974 Ducati 750 Sport | The Bike That Changed My Life

“It was time to replace my Honda CB450. When I saw photos of the 1974 Ducati 350 Desmo, I wanted one, bad." more
Find Adventure | Cat Tales

What makes a ride an adventure? Do you have to quit your 9 to 5, sell all your worldly possessions, kiss your wife and kids goodbye and... more
1968 Suzuki TR250 | The Bike That Changed My Life

“In late 1969, my mechanic and I took my Suzuki TR250 roadracer to the old Vaca Valley Raceway in Vacaville, California, in preparation for... more
2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale Superquadro

It’s Still a 90-Degree Desmo V-Twin, but that’s All! more
1996 Kawasaki KX250 | The Bike That Changed My Life

Jeff Emig more
Back in the Saddle | Behind Bars

Stop me if you’ve heard this one: Middle-aged guy who’s been out of the saddle for a while spruces up the ol’ ride and hits the highway. more
A Trained Eye | Code Break

Driver training in the past has dictated that scanning the road in front of us is good. But how rapidly should it be done? What are we... more
2006 BMW HP2 | Me & My Bike

Riding alongside Helge on an F800GS, I envied the way his HP2 soaked up bumps, accelerated out of corners and carried all that camping gear... more
Electrics Scooting Closer | Drawing the Line

It’s hard to know just where electric-vehicle technology fits best in the motorcycle world. Start-up manufacturers like Brammo and Zero... more
A Cool Guy | Megaphone

A man in black approached from the distance—full leather from the neck down. His yellow helmet was almost as disquieting. more
Triumph Tiger Press Tour

Tiger by the Tail | A Triumph of Gravity Over Man more