The history of knee dragging has been the subject of another Common Tread article, so I don’t have to cover that all over again, but the CliffsNotes are it developed organically over the 1960s and rose to prominence with Kenny Roberts in the mid-1970s. Just like Rossi’s leg dangle, if Kenny was doing it and winning, […]
Author: William Gual
2024 BMW CE 02 electric motorcycle
Electric vehicles already fight an uphill battle. They often cost more than their petrol-powered counterparts and rarely achieve the same range. Gas stations far exceed the number of charging stations and charge times far exceed fueling times. These factors place EVs at a marked disadvantage. That’s especially true for two-wheeled vehicles. BMW is well aware […]
Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition first look
In 1965, when Elvis Presley bought nine new Triumphs for himself and his friends — the so-called Memphis Mafia — to ride around together, they probably weren’t thinking that there’d be a 2025 Triumph that looked very similar and had Elvis’ name on the tank. On the other hand, now that it’s 2024, if you […]
2024 BMW CE 02 electric motorcycle
Electric vehicles already fight an uphill battle. They often cost more than their petrol-powered counterparts and rarely achieve the same range. Gas stations far exceed the number of charging stations and charge times far exceed fueling times. These factors place EVs at a marked disadvantage. That’s especially true for two-wheeled vehicles. Similar to its competition, […]
How to decide how many miles is a lot for a motorcycle?
In reality, mileage isn’t that definitive an indicator, or at least it shouldn’t be. Experienced motorcyclists and mechanics will tell you that the odometer reading is only the frame that contains the full picture of the bike’s condition, and in order to fill in the image you need to consider who owned it, what kind […]