I Bought Ducati’s Weirdest Bike From The 1990s Without Riding It Because It’s Shiny

I Bought Ducati’s Weirdest Bike From The 1990s Without Riding It Because It’s Shiny

I am a sucker for a Ducati Monster of any flavor, but particularly the pre-2001 carbureted models. I have been looking for a nice rider-grade example for a couple of years, but never got inspired enough to pull the trigger. Until this little chromey guy came along. When the listing on Bring A Trailer loaded … Read more

2024 Zero DS Is Perfectly Engineered For Your Commute

2024 Zero DS Is Perfectly Engineered For Your Commute

The DS has been part of Zero’s lineup of electric motorcycles since its first year of wide availability in 2010. It has always been, more or less, a taller version of the brand’s standard “S” model. The vibe is more sport touring than adventure touring, which is probably the ideal form factor for anyone with … Read more

Ford Backs Down On DEI Initiatives

Ford Backs Down On DEI Initiatives

Good morning! It’s Thursday, August 29, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. What Is The Most American Car? | Jalopinions 1st Gear: Ford Panders To Right By Cutting DEI Policies … Read more

Angry Snowflake Destroys His Harley Because The Brand Has Gone ‘Woke’

Angry Snowflake Destroys His Harley Because The Brand Has Gone ‘Woke’

Image: Columbia War Machine YouTube Somehow in 2024, people are still destroying products made by companies they feel have “gone woke.” Youtuber Columbia War Machine recently destroyed his Harley Davidson for YouTube views, due of course, to woke. Harley Davidson Went Woke! So I Destroyed My Bike!!! Initially, it almost seems like a Connor O’Malley … Read more

Culture Warrior Dorks Are Mad At Harley-Davidson For “Going Totally Woke”

Culture Warrior Dorks Are Mad At Harley-Davidson For “Going Totally Woke”

American politics have been a fucking minefield for years, but far right weirdos are smashing their foot on the accelerator lately and creating a conservative ouroboros in the process. Greasy haired music video director-turned-culture-warrior Robby Starbuck called for his 500,000 followers to boycott Harley-Davidson in July for being woke, and seemingly took credit for the … Read more

At $29,995, Is This 2013 Ford F-150 Tonka Truck A Deal?

At ,995, Is This 2013 Ford F-150 Tonka Truck A Deal?

With maturity comes wisdom, and with immaturity comes today’s Nice Price or No Dice F-150 Tonka truck. Let’s see if this “big boy (or big girl) toy” is worth anything more than play money. If you’re going to buy a ’90s Mazda, it’s going to be a Miata, right? Well, as easy as such a … Read more

After X-440, Hero and Harley-Davidson may bring more US models to India

After X-440, Hero and Harley-Davidson may bring more US models to India

Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson Inc are set to expand their partnership to bring more models of the iconic US motorcycle maker to India, riding on the overwhelming response to the X-440, multiple people aware of the negotiations told ET. The two companies are close to finalising an agreement to broaden their existing partnership, which is … Read more

King Of The Baggers Might Be The Dumbest Idea Anyone Has Ever Had, And I Couldn’t Possibly Love It More

King Of The Baggers Might Be The Dumbest Idea Anyone Has Ever Had, And I Couldn’t Possibly Love It More

Headed into MotoGP weekend in Austin, Texas, I really didn’t know what to expect. Despite getting my first motorcycle at 19, it was still my first time attending a race. It was hot and very loud, which wasn’t much of a surprise. As it turns out, MotoGP still has grid girls, which was more of … Read more

Readers Say These Are The Most Stereotypical New Cars For Old People

Readers Say These Are The Most Stereotypical New Cars For Old People

A veteran gets a lift on a golf buggy whilst in the Anzac Day march on Elizabeth Street on April 25, 2018 in Sydney, Australia.Photo: James D. Morgan (Getty Images) Golf carts. If you’re in The Villages or any 55+ full service gated Florida subdivision there is only one choice. Okay, this makes so much … Read more

My Porsche 996 Turbo Has New Paint And This Is The Best Day Ever

My Porsche 996 Turbo Has New Paint And This Is The Best Day Ever

I just got back from a visit to the paint shop, and I’m absolutely giddy. I had a vision in my head of what my Porsche 996 Turbo would look like when the paint was changed from boring and common Seal Grey to the period-correct and gorgeous Ocean Jade Metallic, but I never imagined it … Read more