MYSTERIOUS: 8 | Mind Blowing Facts

Is KTM Ashamed Its New 390s Are Better For the Company Than Its Big Bikes?

I don't get it. I don't understand it. How could a company as large and powerful as KTM, who's parent company also encompasses GasGas, Husqvarna, and MV Agusta, screw up a debut so badly? How could you see the demand for small displacement motorcycles so steeply rise, to the point where…

RideApart · Nov 9, 2024

“It sold for $937,000 to an anonymous buyer who, we assume, doesn't play punk rock for a living”: From Joe Strummer’s Tele to Johnny Ramone's Mosrite, here are the iconic guitars behind the sound of punk – and the modern-day equivalents you can buy today

The filth, the fury, and '80s Fernandes Strat copies – these guitars, amps, and effects defined the sound of some of rock's greatest, and most rebellious, bands

Guitar World · Nov 7, 2024

Bajaj’s Freedom Motorcycle Is Proof That the World Wants Affordable Bikes

While several manufacturers of premium motorcycles and powersports vehicles all over the world are feeling the heat amid uncertain economic and geopolitical times, manufacturers over in Asia, particularly India, are enjoying growing sales.This is exactly the case with Bajaj, the world’s biggest motorcycle manufacturer in terms of volume. The Indian…

RideApart · Nov 7, 2024

Here's What Bike The Bearded Mechanic Chose For The Build-Off Vs OCC's Paul Sr.

After building an appropriate amount of internet drama about it, Sean from Bikes and Beards, Craig from The Bearded Mechanic, and Paul Sr from your childhood cable TV reality show upbringing (and also, his own YouTube channel in the modern era) are now in the midst of their charity bike…

RideApart · Oct 28, 2024

No, Woke Policies and DEI Didn't Kill Harley's Sales

Harley-Davidson is screwed.

RideApart · Oct 26, 2024

KTM's New Big Adventure Motorcycle Won't Help Its Bad Sales, Its Small One Might

KTM is flailing. Sales are hella down, the public's view of the company is in shambles after its trashfire statements over its camshaft issues and subsequent "OK, we didn't do them right" reversals, and the company's leadership just haven't a clue. Pierer, KTM's parent company, even just brought the hammer down…

RideApart · Oct 25, 2024

Harley-Davidson's Sales Have Tanked, How Much Longer Can It Survive

It's almost Halloween, the most orange-and-black time of the year. It's also quarterly financial report time, which means that Harley-Davidson just dropped its Q3 2024 financial stats on the world.

RideApart · Oct 24, 2024

Harley Is Recalling Some 2022-2024 Low Riders, Front Brake Issues

Harley-Davidson is recalling certain 2022 through 2024 Low Rider El Diablo and Low Rider ST motorcycles due to a brake line safety issue during assembly.

RideApart · Oct 23, 2024

EV Motorcycle Maker Energica Sure Seems Like It's Going Bankrupt

Energica Motor Company is facing pressure as its workers strike to figure out what their future holds. The electric vehicle company's outlook is beginning to look dire.

RideApart · Oct 14, 2024

Arizona Car Driver Hates Lane-Filtering, Says He Doesn't Care It's Safer

A local Arizona car driver says he was frightened by a lane-filtering Harley-Davidson. He then calls on the state to strike down its lane-filtering law, even though it's safer for motorcyclists and helps reduce congestion and traffic.

RideApart · Oct 11, 2024