Pity the poor fool who’s got nothing to do for a week or two but roll around on his motorcycle – no job, no cares, no particular place to be. And if you’re fortunate enough to have all those things ...

The art of combining corner-carving grip with mile-munching longevity. Tires – they’re quite possibly the single most important part of any motorcycle, regardless of the type of riding discipline.

Bikers often encounter problems when it comes to choosing the right tires to suit their motorcycle and the road conditions they expect to face. Aside from creating the physical and visual connection ...

Michelin announces the latest addition to its motorcycle tire line-up, the 2AT-based “Frankentires”. 2AT stands for Dual Angle Technology, and it represents the most advanced motorcycle tire paradigm ...

Tires are far from a sexy, but they are perhaps the most critical wearable component of any motorcycle. Great tires enable can increase a rider’s confidence and they can also maximize the machine’s ...

Motorcycle tires create grip in two ways: chemical and mechanical grip. Those terms get thrown around a lot, but what do they ...

Go to any motorcycle specific website and you’ll find what are often referred to as “recurring, never ending topics” and most of them revolve around either tires or motor oil. Ask the question “what’s ...

Just like with lots of other things, people’s buying habits for motorcycle tires go in phases. Or cycles, if you don’t mind a terrible play on words. And, just like with lots of other things, a lot of ...

This Yamaha masterfully balances sporty performance with touring comfort, making it the perfect all-rounder for every riding ...

We here at Gear Patrol can’t stress enough the importance of having the right rubber wrapped around your wheels for different conditions. For cars, it’s helpful, but with motorcycles, the need for ...

That’s not to say you can’t have a luxurious touring bike with oodles of highway performance, though. There is one bike that well and truly breaks the norm. Rear three-quarter shot of the 2026 ...