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Advancements in motorcycling: Antilock Braking Systems

February 07, 2023

Antilock brakes are a lot like an airbag or a seatbelt – they are quiet until the moment you need them. We'll explore the history of antilock braking system for motorcycles specifically, and look at the early history of the safety device as well as how they work today.

ABC was first introduced to motorcycles in the 1920s, though its use was not common. Engineers who made the first ABS systems for planes and cars designed them more to prevent locking under hard acceleration or when trying to travel on fairly common at the time dirt and gravel surfaces.

2022 Virginia City Roundup

January 31, 2023

In the realm of custom motorcycle shows across different American destinations, there are often many that stand out from the rest as easily recognizable and well-defined environments that one can picture in their mind with ease.

History of the Trans American Trail

January 17, 2023

Traveling the United States – or anywhere really, can come from a need to “unplug” from modern life and get away from crowds and traffic. The TransAmerica trail, and its accidental founder, Sam Correro, are a great example of mixing a passion for motorsports with a sense of adventure.

Sam Correro's creation of the TransAmerica trail took some time – and wasn't really intended. In 1984, he simply wanted to drive his motorcycle through Mississippi while avoiding big highways and large cities. He found himself on the border of Arkansas and just kept going.

2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

January 10, 2023

The American Motorcyclist Association Vintage Motorcycle Days event — often referred to simply as Vintage Days — at the famous Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course covers every inch of the incredible grounds each year with more two wheeled excitement than most events can even dream of.

Under The Radar: Kawasaki KZ750

December 27, 2022

Some motorcycle riders find pleasure in being able to both ride and maintain a motorcycle. British bikes, for example, are fun as hell to ride and have a ton of character, but they also typically require more maintenance than a Japanese motorcycle.

The Kawasaki KZ750 was not the type of bike that grabbed headlines. Instead, it was a small, reasonably powerful motorcycle that was easy to run and easy to maintain, without requiring much wrenching knowledge to do so. It was a vertical twin in an era of triples, and four-cylinder bikes. It just blended right in.