Harley-Davidson: The Unknown Side of Speed
Let’s picture the garage of a family home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is the year 1903, and William S. Harley, together with brothers Arthur and Walter Davidson, begin a project. This was the…
Thumb Brake in Racing Competition
The thumb brake in the world of racing is not a recent invention. On June 26th, 1992, during the Dutch Grand Prix at Assen, Mike Doohan suffered a serious crash that severely injured his right…
The Japanese Big Four: Kawasaki
Today it is time for the last of the Japanese Big Four we have been discussing throughout the month. We have already talked about Yamaha , Honda and Suzuki . Today we close this series of…
The Japanese Big Four: Suzuki
Previously, in our journey through the Japanese Big Four , four companies that marked a turning point in the world of motorcycling, we talked about Yamaha and Honda . Today it is Suzuki's…
The Japanese Big Four: Honda
The story of Honda is the story of its founder, Soichiro Honda, who at the age of 31 laid the foundations of what would become a vast industrial empire. Born in a small Japanese village, his…
The Japanese Big Four: Yamaha
In a previous article, we made a brief introduction to Japan as the birthplace of the Big Four , the four major Japanese motorcycle manufacturers that shaped the history and development of…
Japan, Birthplace of the Big Four
Biker culture often associates certain countries with specific motorcycle brands, grouping them in our minds according to taste and tradition. If we think of Italy, names like Ducati, Benelli,…
Active Cruise Control: Comfort in Riding
Active Cruise Control: Comfort in Riding
Bosch’s Active Cruise Control system for BMW arrives on the market to provide both comfort and safety while riding . While the automotive industry has been…
What Are Floating Brake Discs Used For?
One of the most common questions among riders who are still relatively new to the motorcycle world is: What is the difference between fixed brake discs and floating brake discs?
Let’s break it…
Bobber: More Than Just a Custom Motorcycle
Bobber: More Than Just a Custom Motorcycle
When we dive fully into the world of transformed motorcycles —or custom bikes—there is one style that instantly identifies its rider. We are talking…
Triumph: The Story of a Legendary Brand
Triumph, the iconic British motorcycle brand, defines its DNA with a powerful motto: “Victory is in our genes.” And it truly is more than just a motorcycle manufacturer. Today, Triumph represents a…
Scrambler: The Queen of Modifications
Scrambler. How many times have you heard about them without really being sure what the concept means? When we talk about modified motorcycles, scramblers are the best representation of this…