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The Story of Dainese
As technology evolves, so has Dainese. If you or your customers are serious about sport bike riding and like to do track days, you probably know the name Dainese, a maker of high-end protective garments, helmets, gloves and boots. Although Dainese (pronounced dye-nee-zee) built its name recognition in racing, the company also makes protective wear…
Read More2023 Jeep E-Bike: What Do You Want to Know?
There’s a first Jeep for everyone. I’ve been in the US for nearly two years now, and I still haven’t had a chance to drive a Jeep. Thankfully, that’s all about to change as one that’s been neatly packed away in a big cardboard box has just turned up at my apartment. Obviously, that either…
Read MoreBewitching British Vintage Camper Van Might Cast a Spell on You
It’s a Commer, of course, and it’s probably not coming to a KOA near you. Sugar and spice and everything nice. That’s what little [vintage camper vans] are made of. Okay, so the original 19th century nursery rhyme says little girls, not little vintage camper vans, but the latter do cast a magical spell that’ll…
Read MoreReview: Lectric XP 3.0
This fat-tire foldable electric bike is more refined than before and still an affordable (if heavy) way to get around town. I rode the original Lectric XP electric bike for six months during the pandemic in 2020. It was a salve, a way to feel the breeze on my face during quarantine and go farther…
Read MoreTime Is Running Out for the Mystery Owner of This Abandoned Superyacht, Which Might Soon Go to Auction
Lawyers for the suspected owner are denying that he owns it, and officials say they might soon be forced to sell it. If you’ve got some deep pockets and a yearning for a superyacht, you may want to head to the island nation of Antigua and Barbuda in the Caribbean. Bloomberg reports that a 267-foot…
Read MoreEx-Tesla Engineers Created an EV Camping Trailer That Pushes Itself
The Lightship L1 trailer features electric motors that power its wheels so you don’t take a hit on range or fuel economy while towing. If you’re in the market for a swanky camper to tow behind your enormous truck, you’ve got a lot of good options to choose from these days. There are the classic…
Read MoreMore of the Best New 2023 Motorcycles for Beginners on the U.S. Market
2023 is your year to learn to ride. Here are more of the coolest entry-level bikes in the U.S. from Honda, KTM, Yamaha, Kawasaki and an EV motorcycle from Zero. It truly seems like there’s never been a better time to learn to ride a motorcycle than now. As we’ve already seen, there are a…
Read More‘Virtually Invisible’ Boat Concept Can’t Make an Impact on the Environment When it Doesn’t Exist
The man that came up with what he hopes will be the world’s first 3D-printed yacht is shooting for a 2030 introduction. Some that cater to do or make things for the wealthy are starting to realize that being wealthy shouldn’t mean excessive consumption. Sustainability is less tacky and is better for the planet. Sustainability…
Read MorePut an AirTag on Your Motorcycle
Apple’s location tag doesn’t offer the same anti-theft security as a true GPS motorcycle tracking system, but it’s a hell of a lot cheaper. Last Saturday, I parked my motorcycle in Brooklyn, NY, and left the key in the ignition. As I’m writing this, it’s Tuesday, and I still haven’t gone back to get my…
Read MoreAxe The COVID Tax? “It’s Time To Abolish Surcharges,” Says National Powersports Dealer Association
COVID-19 was mostly good news for motorcycle dealerships, who saw excellent sales from 2020 through the end of 2022, as long as they had product to roll out onto the showroom floor. Despite the challenges of the COVID restrictions, sales were up. Unfortunately for consumers, added-on fees from dealers and OEMs were also up, and…
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