Igor Akrapovic’s journey from a one-person operation in a small shed in Slovenia’s province to establishing Akrapovic as a leading global brand, collaborating with top racing teams, took merely 15 years. Back in the late 1980s, Igor worked at his… Continue reading Akrapovic: The History of Top Exhaust Systems
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Off Road Riding
When Marc Marquez slides his back tyre around a corner at 140km/h going almost sideways, time slows down. It captivates everyone watching. He’s the first since Casey Stoner graced the world stage to ride in a way that seems out… Continue reading Off Road Riding
Dan Gurney: the Greatest Racing Man in America
Dan Gurney’s role in motorsport surpasses any other American, not only due to his excellence as a racer but also the fact that he went on to become a racing team owner and innovative car builder. Mario Andretti is widely… Continue reading Dan Gurney: the Greatest Racing Man in America
Traction, friction, and road grip explained
Traction is an indispensable factor for the functioning of any vehicle, from a small go-kart to a large freight truck. In the absence of traction, even walking becomes challenging. Although people often use the terms “friction” and “traction” interchangeably, they… Continue reading Traction, friction, and road grip explained
8 ways to improve your motorcycle
It’s been proven that 80% of motorcycle owners are always looking to improve something in their ride, and we’re not talking about just a new paint job or other superficial modifications. More often, these concerns revolve around the technical characteristics… Continue reading 8 ways to improve your motorcycle
Creation of the very first motorcycle
In 2020, the world celebrated the 135th anniversary of the birth of the first motorcycle. Its “fathers” were the renowned German engineers Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach who went on to found world-famous car brands. The bicycle was the precursor to… Continue reading Creation of the very first motorcycle
Biker fests
The United States is the cradle of the biker movement. Naturally, the biker fests tradition was also born there. To this day, Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and Daytona Beach’s Bike Week are vying for the right to be called the oldest… Continue reading Biker fests
Best automatic transmission bikes in 2022
For old-school bikers, just a thought of an automatic transmission seems like pure blasphemy. Nevertheless, the current demand for such bikes is pretty high which is reflected in the wide range of models released in 2022…
Biker rallies
Like the whole biker movement, biker rallies originate from the United States, with the oldest one being “The Daytona Beach’s Bike Week,” held since March 1937 in Daytona Beach, Florida. However, the title of the oldest biker fest is challenged… Continue reading Biker rallies
