Joshua D. Mattie
Joshua D. Mattie
A Day at the AMA Museum
The AMA has done a nice job in preserving and presenting the full array of motorcycling history. Upon entering the museum, the first thing that catches the eye is a faithful reproduction of one of the first motorcycles ever produced, the German Reitwagen. It is a striking wooden and metal work of motorized art. The rest […]
Continue readingLisbeth Salander’s CL350 Café Racer in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
If the choice of bike had been left up to the producers, we probably would have seen a “murdered out” Ducati Monster or something of that ilk, which would have drawn much more attention to itself. Instead, this decision was passed on to Justin Kell of Glory Motor Works, Los Angeles, who never doubted for a […]
Continue reading10 Noteworthy Harley-Davidson Motorcycles
While we can’t decisively say which of the motorcycles made by Harley-Davidson over the years is the very best, we’ve narrowed down a list of ten Harleys that really stand out. What do you think is the best Harley-Davidson motorcycle of all time?1977 Harley-Davidson XLCR Café RacerThe XLCR Café Racer was a memorable ride with loud […]
Continue readingCruiser Motorcycles For Beginners
Those entering into the world of motorcycling should look out for the best beginner bikes. Experts recommend avoiding heavyweight cruiser motorcycles (Sorry, Harley…). Lightweight and smaller cruisers are more manageable for starters. Here’s a list of 5 best cruiser motorcycles tailored to meet the needs of new riders.2011 Suzuki Boulevard S40New motorcyclists will enjoy the […]
Continue reading2013 Honda PCX 150 & Metropolitan Scooters Revealed
Honda has announced their new or revised scooter models (PCX 150 and Metropolitan) for the 2013 model year. No, that’s not a typo, I did write 2013 — but you don’t have to wait until 2013 to see them because these new models will be available during the Spring & Summer of 2012. The Honda PCX […]
Continue readingTeknic Xcelerator Leather Race Suit 2011 Model Review
Teknic has been producing high-quality motorcycle protective gear for some time, and they have a reputation among riders for selling their wares for a fair price. However, they don’t skimp on style in order to achieve this. The Xcelerator (cheesy spelling, yes) is a one-piece riding leather suit which exemplifies the highly capable gear Teknic […]
Continue readingFirst Impressions: Geigerrig Reinvents the Hydration Pack
BASIC PRODUCT INFO Geigerrig Hydration PackBrandGeigerrigModelRig 500Product Line124.95ONLINE ManufacturerGeigerrigWhen reviewing products the easiest thing to do is to compare them to similar items. How does it measure up? Is it the best? Middle of the pack? The worst thing you’ve ever laid eyes on? In regards to the Geigerrig Hydration Pack, doing an apples to […]
Continue readingEXO2 Heated Motorcycle Gear Makes Winter Riding Enjoyable
BASIC PRODUCT INFO EXO2 Heated Motorcycle GearBrandEXO2ModelHeated Motorcycle GearWinter Schminter. Most riders in the northern hemisphere decide to put their motorcycles away when the first snowflakes start to fall. But why? A little cold never hurt anyone… OK, so riding in cold weather can be pretty miserable if you don’t have the right equipment. Luckily, there’s […]
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