Smart Motorcycling Guide

05/07/2020

How does this sound : "Without knowing how to actively counter steer, you will never be as good a rider as you could be." Please SHARE THIS with your fellow riders! 🏍️

How to turn a motorbike - what is counter steering?

27/05/2020

The Isle of Man TT will not leave rubber on the roads this year 😭 , but check out the link below! 💪👍

Well done to the organisers and sponsors! (Don't forget to share this post!)

Whilst the bikes may not be racing down Bray Hill this year, TT fans can look forward to eight evenings of exclusive TT themed entertainment from the past, present and future as part of ‘TT Lock-In’ fuelled by Monster Energy this June.

24/05/2020

🙂 YouTube MotoVlog Review - The Missenden Flyer.

Watching motorbike Vloggers is a personal experience, you get to accompany someone for a ride, and hear their thoughts and musings as they take you on a journey with them.

It would be fantastic to hear your comments at the bottom of this article, so please do leave your thoughts on the Missenden Flyer, or suggest your favorite MotoVlogger that you would like me to check out!?

This is first of a series of blog posts in which I am excited to share with you some of the most entertaining motovloggers in the world. These are the Motor

26/04/2020

"Riding a motorbike every day can make you smarter and prevent the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease", says Dr Ryuta Kawashima, as part of a study at the University of Tokyo. Click to learn more!

As soon as you mention motorcycling people will be drawn to talking about the danger, but the reason that motorcycling is so popular is that there so many fanta

13/04/2020

"Riding a motorcycle is the tangible ESSENCE OF FREEDOM. 😁 An addictive, hedonistic experience where your senses are assaulted and brought to life. Every journey is a joy filled juxtaposition of both terror and peace , a thrill of adrenaline fueled excitement coupled perfectly with the blessed serenity of a cleared mind." **Click learn more and READ the article!**

[I would really appreciate if you could SHARE THIS POST and help others appreciate what motorcycling means to you! I would also love to hear what it means to you by you commenting below]

Robert M. Pirsig, "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values" puts it wonderfully like this: "You see things vacationing by motorcyc

03/04/2020

😃 Long before James Bond's Aston Martin V-12 Vanquish was blessed with its most notorious feature ( a cloaking device, which allowed it to become practically invisible ) did you know all motorcycles have had this feature installed (as standard) straight from the factory!? Wow!! Learn more!

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Long before James Bond's Aston Martin V-12 Vanquish was blessed with its most notorious feature ( a cloaking device, which allowed it to become practically invi

21/03/2020

This article was written 21st March 2020 : so please be aware and check the most up to date guidance and advice from your local authorities and governments. 😷 If I am required to officially self isolate – I will be staying at home and will NOT be riding my motorbike. Please share with other motorcyclists.

In this rapidly changing situation, I wanted to write a quick article around motorcycling and COVID-19. Before we get into things, this article was written

09/02/2020

Do you really know what trail braking means? 🤔 Why do you need to trail brake? Is it DANGEROUS?! 😨 Many riders feel trail braking is an advanced technique & that new riders, and road / street riders should not worry about. I absolutely do not agree. Learn more, become a faster, safer rider.

Photo by Dan Garri - is that brake light on? What really is trail braking? Trail braking is a motorcycle riding technique where the brakes are used beyond

26/01/2020

Are you confident you know what you should be checking on your motorcycle on a very regular basis? 🧑‍🔧 Smart Motorcycling Guide is about real world, honest motorcycling. I encourage you to read the pre-ride check list below as quick reminder of the essentials : good maintenance routines are a key part of smart motorcycling. Learn more.

I'm not exactly sure what she's doing with that wrench..prodding the drive belt? There a few things you should check on your motorcycle on a regular basis.

18/01/2020

So what really are the Top 10 motorcycles for 2020? These are the motorcycles that should make us feel good 😀, and that is what motorcycling is all about. What is different about this list...? This is the my perfect MIX! 😎

So what really are the Top 10 motorcycles for 2020? The way I see it, the list will simply not be the same for any two people! This list includes some moto

11/01/2020

Motorcycle Gear: prepare for WAR!? 🤔 Why do SWAT teams all wear body armor? 🔥 Maybe because they know there is a chance they will get shot? Maybe wearing that armor pushes their chance of survival WAY up? No guarantees, mind you, but definitely better to be shot with it, than without it. All The Gear All The Time? – ATGATT.

Why do SWAT teams all wear body armor? Maybe because they know there is a chance they will get shot? Maybe wearing that armor pushes their chance of survival WA

06/01/2020

Legends

04/01/2020

The ALL NEW - Aprilia RS 660 is all about its new engine! An extremely compact 660-HP parallel twin. Excitingly, this is derived by chopping the 2 cylinders from the AWESOME V4 1100 ! Read more! 😃

Source of the detailed specs and details (including pictures) - Accredited to Aprilia. Aprilia are selling this machine as 'a new concept in sport bike

02/01/2020

Honda 🔥 My first Cafe Racer build! 😎 😃 I will also give you my ‘up front’ check list for any Cafe Racer build you are thinking about starting. Come see the transformation of this little 1980's ripper - the Honda CB250 SuperDream. Read more!

In 2019 I embarked on my first Cafe Racer build! The sections below are just a simple overview of how the build progressed - including the major things that

27/12/2019

The KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R has been ‘re-Beasted’ for 2020. KTM’s flagship bike has won rave reviews and has undergone its most radical re-invention yet for 2020. Read on!

KTM Press Release Image The KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R has been ‘re-Beasted’ for 2020. KTM’s flagship bike has won rave reviews by catering for the preferen

22/12/2019

Admit it - there’s something very satisfying about cleaning 💦 machinery...working hard to reveal the mechanical art obscured by grime and filth. Sometimes, I love cleaning my motorcycles - because you get see that mud covered monster emerge as a it once was, rising like a metallic phoenix from underneath the obfuscation of oils , to be reborn, shiny, clean and free. Ok - I'm going overboard - but it will definitely give your day a boost : clean your bike, and feel that pride of ownership coming back. 😎

A dirty joke, enjoy ;-) . There’s something very satisfying about cleaning machinery, when the mechanical glory underneath the mud finally emerges, it giv

15/12/2019

LiveWire! - the first ⚡ ‘electric’ ⚡ Harley Davidson! What makes a great electric motorcycle? The same thing that makes a great petrol powered motorcycle! How about 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 kph) in 3.0 seconds and 60 to 80 mph (100 to 129 kph) in 1.9 seconds. Read on!

No thanks, I need petrol?

source - Harley Davidson LiveWire! - the first ‘electric’ Harely Davidson! What makes a great electric motorcycle? The same thing that makes a great pet

05/12/2019

Like a loaf of bread, the baker wants to provide you with food that tastes good for about 3 -5 days or so..it’s the same with tires, they last longer than 5 days, but they do have a shelf life! (Please do not try eating your motorcycle tires).

Like a loaf of bread, the baker wants to provide you with food that tastes good for about 3 -5 days or so..it’s the same with tires, they last longer than 5 d

30/11/2019

🚀The Triumph Rocket 3 has an all-new 2,500cc triple engine - the world’s largest production motorcycle powerplant, and produces an “arm ripping” 221Nm of peak torque, which is the highest on any production motorcycle. (Correct at the time of writing!) This is great, but does it ride like a Triumph or turn like an oil tanker?

The answer is..this is Triumphant magic.

The Triumph Rocket 3 has an all-new 2,500cc triple engine - the world’s largest production motorcycle powerplant, and produces an “arm ripping” 221Nm of

21/11/2019

Night Night my love. 🌙 The good news is that proper storage shouldn't take more than a few hours of work..not a massive investment of time to be sure that your motorcycle will remain in tip-top condition in terms of looks, mechanical condition and trouble free future riding. Learn more.

Night Night my love. Warm and safe.. aaaah. At Smart Motorcycling Guide we encourage all weather, all year round riding. You can ride your motorcycle throu

15/11/2019

Does this New Model Beckon a New Era from Harley-Davidson?

The iconic brand is branching out into new market segments! Not covered in awesome chrome and not loud enough to demolish buildings... nah this not a true Harley...or is it?! Read more!

Harley-Davidson’s® First Adventure Streetfighter Models Debut with All-New Revolution® Max Engines Does this New Model Beckon a New Era from Harley-Dav

14/11/2019

⚠️ Smooth and gentle love making ... is the key to safely riding in the rain!? Learn more!

This  article was written to ENCOURAGE motorcyclists to get out there in the rain!  Like any experienced lover motorcycle rider, you should know th

09/11/2019

*NEW* HONDA SUPERBIKE! 215BHP – The 2020 Honda🔥 FIREBLADE 🔥

A brand-new motorcycle from Honda - this is not the old Fireblade with a new paint scheme - this is what we have been waiting for!
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A brand-new motorcycle from Honda - this is not the old Fireblade with a new paint scheme - this is what we have been waiting for! Some of the below inform

09/11/2019

😱 Motorcycle thieves must be grateful that 7 OUT OF 10 owners still leave their machines unlocked in city bike parks. (Dr Ken German - Head of technology and vehicle crime at the Met, as well as president of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators)

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Motorcycle thieves must be grateful that seven out of 10 owners still leave their machines unlocked in city bike parks.Dr Ken German - Head of technology and ve

07/11/2019

If COLD HANDS 🥶 could hands KILL ☠️ you! .... could "Heated Grips" 🔥 save your life?— Learn more before it's too late!

Whether you are riding out early on chilly summer morning, or, on a cold crisp winter afternoon - cold hands will impact most motorcyclists at some point in their riding career but why is this so dangerous?

If could hands KILL you.. could “Heated Grips” save your life?— Learn more before it’s too late! Whether you are riding out early on chilly summer morning, or, on a cold crisp win…