Tales from the road | Motorcycle Travel
Riding a motorcycle in cold weather taught me the hard way: layers, gloves, foggy glasses and when to stop, on a road trip that started at 37°F in LA.
EICMA 2026 from afar: the most viral bikes, the radar Africa Twin, Honda's e-compressor, the helmet that opens from the back and the safety tech ahead.
Honda Gold Wing history from the 1975 GL1000 to today's GL1800: every generation, the boxer engine, the airbag and what to check before buying a used one.
What the law says about motorcycle emissions, exhaust and noise in the U.S. and Mexico, where lane splitting is legal, and the motorcycle rules in Texas.
Off-road motorcycle ethics: why trails close, where to ride legally in the U.S. and Mexico, the BDR routes, trail etiquette and how to help keep trails open.
We compare the 2019-2021 CB500X, the 2022-2023 model and the new NX500: what changed, U.S. and Mexico prices, an owner's take and how to inspect a used one.
Plan your first long solo motorcycle trip: realistic daily mileage, packing, a tire plug kit, safety tips and how to ride into Mexico on a U.S.-plated bike.
Your first time riding a motorcycle on the highway: how to merge, lane position, following distance, trucks, crosswinds and rest stops, in the U.S. and Mexico.
What DOT, ECE 22.06, Snell M2025, FIM and Mexico's NOM mean, how to spot fake labels, how to fit your helmet and when to replace it.
Build confidence on your motorcycle with parking-lot drills, vision, countersteering, cornering, emergency braking and a six-week plan.
How to get a motorcycle license in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the EU, how long yours is good for as a visitor, and where they'll exchange it without a test.
How to choose your first motorcycle: seat height, weight, ABS, insurance and new vs. used, with models for sale in the U.S. and Mexico and ballpark prices.
Everything you need to start riding: the real risk according to NHTSA, a training course, full gear, the T-CLOCS check and a plan for your first 500 miles.