Rev-matching during downshifting will not only keep your motorcycle stable, it will also reduce the amount of wear and tear in your powertrain What is rev-matching? Rev-matching is a technique that you would’ve heard of, if you hang out with motorcycle riders. It’s one of those things you might already be doing by instinct and if you are not, then need to start. Here is why. Rev-matching, as the name suggests, is the technique of matching your revs with the speed of your transmission, when shifting down a gear. During a downshift, a rider selects a lower gear, which at...

Battling body fatigue is one of the biggest hurdles on a long bike ride. Here are a few ways that will help make your next big ride a lot easier on your body.   As the weather mellows out, it is only natural that motorcycling enthusiasts start chalking out routes for long distance riding. Spending a lot of time in the saddle however can become an uncomfortable experience as soreness, pain and monotony starts to set in. Here are a few tips that will not only keep you fresh in the saddle of your motorcycle, but will also help make...

These are some easy checks that you can perform on your motorcycle periodically to keep it in the best shape possible.   Motorcycle maintenance doesn’t always mean dropping off your bike at the mechanic’s for its routine service. If you want your motorcycle to last as long as possible, or stay in the best condition possible, you will need to take care of it by conducting some basic periodic maintenance yourself. Keeping the bike clean - This is important and one that most people blatantly ignore. Clean your bike regularly if you want to keep it in the best condition...

Audio, video or old-school hand signals. Which form of communication do you prefer when riding a motorcycle? Staying connected when riding a motorcycle is a challenging task as riding is an activity that isolates the rider from the environment. The only communication that happens is between the rider and the motorcycle. However in the modern world, it is important to stay connected. It might be your group of riding friends, your smartphone feeding you directions or even some thoughts that you might want to share with someone at a later point in time. Take a look below to see to...

The visor is what you see the world through when riding, which makes it quite important that it stays clean and offers the best visibility.   Fogging is a problem that plagues all riders. The condensation of the moisture in your breath on the visor can be a visual distraction, which can potentially become a dangerous situation when on the move. This is especially true when there is a drop in temperature. Another big problem in keeping a visor clear, or rather clean, of bugs. Bug-splatter can lead to a visual distraction, which again is a potential hazard. So, what...