Ducati make some great motorcycles, and the dual-sport Multistrada is a fine example of this. The motorcycle is very versatile, powerful, fast and looks the business. But this 160 hp adventure seeking motorcycle has one big downside; it’s expensive – US$17,000 to $21,000. But what to do if you want one just because it looks good riding a Ducati? Well, Chinese knock-off manufacturer Motrac have been making “copies” of existing popular motorcycles for a while now. …

The motorcycle world in the USA is turning more and more female, and that’s a good thing; traditionally the motorcycle world has been a male dominated world, but there have always been well-documented exceptions. Female riders have been seen riding bikes since the beginning of motorcycle-time as well, often better than men (just like aviators). But it’s only in recent years that the number of female riders has increased. Back in 1998 …

It doesn’t really matter where you live, eventually you will encounter railroad tracks while riding your motorcycle. And if it’s not a railroad one, it’s a tram one. Normally, it’s not big deal, but you do need to take into account a few basics. The rail track is made out of metal. Metal, when wet gets slippery. So if you are crossing or riding close to them, and it has been raining, better watch out since its like riding over a metal manhole pl …

It happens often, and the more you ride your motorcycle, the bigger the chance that it will happen to you. Motorcycle crashes are the norm, not the exception. I’m not talking about crashes where the emergency services need to come with lifesaving equipment, but crashes where you and your bike go down. In fact, my riding instructor once told me that it’s only after dropping my bike 3 times that I could call myself a “biker”. If I didn’t, it would be the bike riding …

We ride and we know riding is dangerous. Some wrecks, nothing we can do about it. Sometimes a crash and burn is something that can be avoided. Here are some common crashes and how you can avoid them. LEFT TURN Studies of crashes show this is the most common accident. The cage driver doesn’t see you coming down the road and makes a left turn. Sure, the cage is at fault, but the rider can take steps to preve …

If everything goes as plans, fans of FX's popular television show, "Sons of Anarchy" won't have long to wait for a much-anticipated prequel movie. Shooting is expected to start before the end of 2015, and actor Charlie Hunnam is set to return as Jax Teller. The film, which will hopefully hit the big screen in 2016, will also star A-lister, Brad Pitt. In need of a motorcycle movie fix before the "Sons of Anarchy" movie prequel appears in theaters? Then …

Since 19 states require helmets, 27 have some sort of helmet law and only three leave it up to the rider (Iowa, Illinois and New Hampshire, the “Live Free or Die” state), if you ride you going to need a lid. Depending on the source, there are up to 9 types of helmets. 1. Open Face - 3/4s - Covers the ears, but no chin guard. Small visor or full-face Plexiglas shield. 2. Half - Exposed ea …