Category: Performance

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

People are more connected than ever these days. Our smartphones talk to everything from our smart watches to our smart toilets.  It’s worth clarifying that crash-detecting systems are used for various purposes, not just contacting emergency services. Fly Racing’s Formula S helmet leverages impact-detection algorithms and proprietary circuitry developed by Quin helmets. The Dallas-based company claims […]