The sun’s about to give up on its summer routine of beating on your back, and that can mean only one thing - the riding season is back. We can’t wait to get back on our motorcycles and scratch that motorcycling itch, and we are sure you can’t too. But, before we all make a beeline for the saddle, it’s time to do some checks on your motorcycle, to make sure it’s as up for the ride as you. The first thing you should do is a visual inspection of the motorcycle to make sure everything looks in order. Then,...

If you are a fan of MotoGP, then you must know, each rider has their own preferred brand of helmet. In fact, helmet manufacturers even build a completely new graphic design for individual races, and today we are going to be taking a look at one such helmet – the AGV SoleLuna 2015 VR46.   The origins of this particular helmet   design can be traced back to 2013,   when Valentino Rossi returned to   Yamaha after a disastrous two-year   spell with Ducati. The origins of this   particular helmet design can be traced   back to 2013, when Valentino   Rossi returned to Yamaha after a   disastrous two-year...

Helmet technology has come a long way since the time we started wearing helmets. Innovations like a carbon-fibre shell and an EPS liner with variable density are all inventions that have increased how much a helmet can protect a rider in the event of a crash. A relatively new addition to this list is MIPS, or, Multi-Directional Impact Protection System. Who invented MIPS? MIPS was invented by a company called MIPS! It’s a bunch of people who specialise in helmet safety research, and according to them, MIPS has been in the works for over 25 years. They developed this technology...

Have you ever wondered exactly what it means to ride a motorcycle?  The most common answer to this question is ‘Freedom’, and in more ways than one, that is the correct answer. That, however, doesn’t mean you are free from all your worries, when, you head out for a ride. The most common worry among riders is that of carrying things, or simply, how to carry their luggage on a motorcycle? Brands like Rev’it! and Carbonado have worked extensively to solve this problem. Here’s how: Rev’it! Backpacks and Hydrabag Rev’it! makes a bunch of backpacks in different sizes. They are...

No matter how much you love riding but during peak summer, it’s never a good idea to put yourself, or your motorcycle, out there in the hot scorching summer. So, what do you do? It’s a good time to work away at the small niggles and store it away so it’s in the best possible condition, so when the summer rolls away, you can start riding again in a stress-free manner. Carry out basic maintenance If you are going to be storing your motorcycle for a long amount of time, then your first priority should be cleaning it. Wash and...