Will other riders be present? Will your cell phone have service in a remote area? There's a lot to consider, and only the foolish disregard the potential for disaster. SSB spoke with the police to get by-the-book post-crash protocol, but there are always gray areas. Ultimately, common sense must prevail, but clear thinking can be tricky in the heat of the moment. Crash Scene 1: …

Wind noise inside a motorcycle helmet can reach 115 decibels or more at highway speeds. Hearing loss can be caused by sounds of just 85 dB or more, so this is a huge problem. Here’s how to fix it with the five quietest (according to us) motorcycle helmets available. What Makes A Helmet Quiet? Aerodynamics. The easier a helmet slips through the wind, the quieter …

Bike parts are not the same as car parts But there are some similarities. The differences, however, are pretty important. Ultimately, we need to go, stop, and steer, but those things are accomplished a little differently on a motorcycle than they are in a car. Some things are pretty dang similar, but most are not. Let’s examine some of the differences in a few of …

"Chicks on sportbikes" refers to women who ride sportbikes, confidently defying stereotypes and embracing their love for motorcycles. These badass ladies are breaking barriers and becoming a prominent presence in the motorcycling community. Chicks on sportbikes are skilled riders who navigate the open road with finesse and style. They challenge conventional norms and inspire other women to pursue their two-wheeled passions. The growing number of …

Quick Performance Cycles of San Antonio, TX is a full service repair shop that is family owned and operated. Owner Michael “Quick” Rutherford and wife Layla, together have over 40 years of experience in the areas of motorcycle repair, sales, service and marketing. Our custom motorcycle shop started out working on the American V–twin but has grown quickly to now offer service on all types …

Street helmets look like this. Dirt helmets look like this. You wear them with goggles. Yes, they do protect your face, but that pronounced chin may exaggerate torsional forces in a crash. They'll also be noisy and unstable at highway speeds. Choose the right helmet for the kind of riding you plan to do. To be legally worn on the road in Trumpistan, a motorcycle …

STREET RIDER TRAINING DAYS 2017 Date: Monday, August 21. More dates TBA depending on demand. WHAT ARE THESE DAYS ABOUT? A Non-Sportbike Track Day is the most exciting, fun and effective way to improve your riding skills…period! And you will have a freakin’ BLAST. In an effort to encourage more types of riders to experience the racetrack, and to learn more about their bike and …

The Italian Volt Lacama is a custom electric motorcycle destined for riders that can afford to stand out (Credit: Italian Volt) With a name that speaks for itself, startup Italian Volt has introduced its first electric motorcycle. With sportbike performance in mind, the Lacama is designed as a high-end creation that can be customized into whatever its owner wishes: roadster, scrambler, café racer, or even …

There are two kinds of would-be motorcycle riders: Those who know exactly what motorcycle they want to buy and those who are so bewildered by the huge range of options and confusing nomenclature that they have no idea how to choose a first bike. OK, maybe that statement should have come with a “gross generalization” warning, but there’s truth in it, and it has to …

The BMW automotive group—with Rolls Royce, Mini, BMW and Husqvarna included—sees BMW Motorrad as the “center of competence for mobility concepts, ” expected to spearhead the push to merge (or maybe just blur) the gap between cars and single-track vehicles, combining the best features of both. BMW’s new “Urban Mobility” line—a new product grouping buttressing Sport, Touring, Enduro and other lines—will add more new models …