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“Whoops!” It seemed like a good idea at the time. Sunny skies. Dry roads. So what if the thermometer reads 35 degrees, just bundle up and flip on the heated grips. Wrong. Moisture combined with freezing temps can fool you in a hurry. Don’t fall for it! Ice is a seasonal hazard that sneaks up as winter sets in. Either large or small areas, icy patches can ruin a ri …

The first Ducati Scrambler came out in 1962. A one-lunger, over the years, it was offered in 250 cc to 450 cc motors. The last one was produced in 1974, giving the iconic ride a 12-year run. It’s back. The Scrambler was and is a hybrid, a combination of dirt bike and street bike. As with all such rides, you get some of the best of both worlds, but sacrifice some of the perfo …

It looks like the financial crisis is finally blowing over in Europe. During the first 11 months of 2015, a total of 1.151.657 new motorcycles and three-wheelers were registered in the 28 European countries; an increase of 4.4% over 2014. Spain, the most badly hit during the financial/economic crisis, had the best results. They registered 138.590 units, an increase o …

Don’t you hate it, cars that are driving so close to you that you can smell the engine’s oil? Not only is it illegal for cars to do this, it’s very, very, dangerous. Even if you lightly tap your brakes, the car is going to plow into you. And it serves no purpose. Here are a few things to take into account the next time a car or truck is riding too close behind you. …