These upgrades are small in nature, but will go a long way in bettering your riding experience.   Customising a motorcycle is like building a personal computer. Instead of just heading to the store and picking up a laptop off the shelf, you bring together the parts of your liking and then put them together to build something that suits your style of riding. There is no compromise in this situation. And on a motorcycle, most parts that you interact with are customisable, and can be tailored to suit your needs. Handlebar grips: The grips on a motorcycle handlebar are...

Getting your motorcycle servicing on time is not the only thing that will prolong the life of your motorcycle.   Many riders will often wonder if they are doing everything to prolong the life of their motorcycle. If you are one of them, here are a few habits that’ll go a long way in increasing your bike’s lifespan. Keep the motorcycle clean: You might not realize this, but periodic cleaning of your motorcycle will prolong its life by quite some time. Dust, grime, and all other things that get your motorcycle dirty have a corrosive nature, which when left on...

Just like a rider wears protective gear; a motorcycle also needs a bit of additional protection to come out unscathed in the event of a crash. Motorcycle riding is a skill that one can only master by practice. You might mug up every piece of information there is about going fast on two wheels, but unless and until you get into the saddle and practice what you learn, you will not be able to better your riding skills. Honing your skills will require practice and pushing your limits, and invariably that will lead to a point where you go over...

Hitting the open road on your motorcycle but miss the convenience of your car? These accessories will change that.   There are high chances that your love for two wheels will often make you ride long distances to explore new places. While doing this in a car is relatively easy, taking along everything on a motorcycle that you might need on a road trip can sometimes become difficult. Here are a few accessories that will make your life easier, the next time you decide to hit the road on two wheels. Bluetooth headset - Staying connected with the world has...

Why does the preferred choice of protection for motorcycle riders change once they reach a track?   Everyday street riding requires regular motorcycle gear, but when you get to a track, regulations require one to don a racing suit. Why is it so? Why can't you ride to the track in your standard riding gear, do a track day and then head back home without having to change into racing leathers? Riding on the street is a leisure activity and no serious motorcycle racer will ever push themselves to the limit when riding on public asphalt. This is because traffic...