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The One Moto Show 2026: Bold and Beautiful Bikes from Portland

The winners have been announced, the dust has settled, and the 17th edition of The One Motorcycle Show is now officially in the books....

JT Nesbitt: An American Original

In a motorcycle industry increasingly guided by market trends and standardized platforms, JT Nesbitt has spent his career doing something far riskier: building machines...

The Motorcycle That Will Last 100 Years

Explore JT Nesbitt’s 100-year motorcycle concept—built for longevity, simplicity, and resistance to planned obsolescence.

2026 Mecum Motorcycle Auction Breaks Records: 1,800-Plus Bikes, $20 Million Total Sales

The Mecum Motorcycle Auction returned to South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas in January 2026, and with more than 1,800 motorcycles set...

Ducati History: Reflections of a Lifelong Ducatista

Watching Ducati win its sixth consecutive MotoGP constructor’s championship in 2025 jogged some memories for this veteran fan. My history with the Italian marque...

BMW Factory Tour in Berlin: Where History, Innovation, and Adventure Ride Together

Nestled in the historic district of Spandau in Berlin, the BMW Motorradwelt visitor center, together with BMW’s adjacent production plant, stands as a powerful testament to both...

Bluegrass Motorcycle Museum and a Mystery Wrapped in a Riddle

Great things often come in small packages, and that saying rings true with the Bluegrass Motorcycle Museum in Hartford, Kentucky. What the museum lacks...

Donating Used Motorcycle Helmets

Several years ago, I took a training course called A Crash Course for the Motorcyclist, which taught basic skills for bystander assistance at an...

2026 Mecum Auction Preview: Rare and Unusual

So many lots have been added to the roster for Mecum’s annual motorcycle auction, which returns to the South Point Hotel & Casino in...

Rikuo Motorcycles: The Japan Inc. Harley

The Japanese motorcycle industry we know today is a very different landscape from the one in the early 20th century. Among the lesser-known but...

Overnight Sensation: Feuling Parts’ 17-Day FXRT Build

Sturgis is just a few weeks away, and the bike in your Southern California garage is a 1985 Harley-Davidson FXRT. Now what? Most of...

Walking Through History: Visiting the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

As a child, I was a Hot Wheels fanatic. I had an old suitcase filled with orange plastic track pieces. Straights, curves, and loops...

2026 Mecum Auction Preview: British Invasion

As of this writing, there are over 580 motorcycles up for auction at Mecum’s annual motorcycle auction, which returns to the South Point Hotel...

2026 Mecum Auction Preview: Japanese Gems

We’ve been poring over the lots and collections of motorcycles that will be available at Mecum’s annual motorcycle auction, which returns to the South...

The Last of the Mohicans: The Odd and Enduring Story of One of the Final Springfield Indians Ever Produced

At the far end of the parts counter of Indian Sales & Service in New Salem, Pennsylvania, an old Bakelite rotary phone rang. It may...

The Sport-Tourer Is Dead. Long Live the Sport-Tourer.

A reader named Joe Salz recently sent me the following email. I ride a 2005 Honda ST1300 ABS, which has provided 94,000 miles of trouble-free...

JT Nesbitt, Bienville Studios | Ep. 84 Rider Magazine Insider Podcast

Episode 84 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is sponsored by FLY Racing and the Big East Powersports Show. Our guest is JT Nesbitt,...

Southern Pocahontas County, West Virginia Motorcycle Ride

After riding in northern Pocahontas County, West Virginia, last year, I was excited to return to explore the southern part of the county on...

New Zealand’s Blackadder Harley-Davidson XR1000

Lindsay Williamson is a name synonymous with New Zealand’s motorcycle racing scene. Born in Christchurch, his passion for motorcycles ignited early, setting the course...

Not Your Granddaddy’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

When I arrived in South Dakota for the 85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, excitement took over. I hadn’t been to Sturgis since 2011, and...

Reload Land Electric Motorcycle Festival: Dance Out of Line

After participating in this year’s Moto Giro d’Italia – well known for its glorious array of petrol-powered classic motorcycles – I travelled to Berlin...

Ken Engelman, Rider Group National Account Manager | Ep. 83 Rider Magazine Insider Podcast

Our guest on Episode 83 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Ken Engelman, the National Account Manager for Rider, American Rider, Woman Rider,...

Route 66: America’s Highway

No road tells the story of 20th-century America and captures the spirit of adventure like Route 66. The history of Route 66 is one...

Eric Trow, Contributing Editor | Ep. 82 Rider Magazine Insider Podcast

Episode 82 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is sponsored by FLY Racing. Our guest is Eric Trow, a contributing editor at Rider and...

Rupp Minibikes Renewal

In the early 1970s, Bob Gaudette wanted the same thing many of us wanted: a minibike. “It seemed like forever,” he recalled, “but when...

Kyle Bradshaw, Nelson-Rigg | Ep. 81 Rider Magazine Insider Podcast

Episode 81 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is brought to you by Shinko Tires. Our guest is Kyle Bradshaw, brand manager for Nelson-Rigg,...

California Superbike School Review – Level II

A year ago, I wrote about taking the Level I class of California Superbike School at the NCM Motorsports Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky....

The Long Road to Harley-Davidson Ownership: Ruby, My First H-D

Harley-Davidson motorcycles have an enduring appeal to everyone reading this publication. Harleys are more than just motorcycles, they are cultural icons to every red-blooded...

Scott Calhoun, Butler Maps | Ep. 80 Rider Magazine Insider Podcast

Our guest on Episode 80 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Scott Calhoun, who co-founded Butler Maps with Fred and Court Butler. We...

The Long Road to Harley-Davidson Ownership: Scarlett and the H-D Affair

Harley-Davidson motorcycles have an enduring appeal to everyone reading this publication. Harleys are more than just motorcycles, they are cultural icons to every red-blooded...

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