Custom Motorcycles: Small Workshops as Design Laboratories
A design-and-culture article on custom motorcycles, and how small workshops test proportions, colours and practical ideas that later influence the wider market.
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The T-CLOCS Pre-Ride Check: Five Minutes for the Bike and the Rider
A practical maintenance article built around the MSF T-CLOCS check: tires, controls, lights, fluids, chassis and stands before setting off.
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EICMA 2026: Why the Milan Show Matters to Riders in Latvia Too
An event preview for EICMA 2026 in Milan, where the two-wheel industry will show new motorcycles, scooters, technology and product direction for the next season.
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Trans Euro Trail in Latvia: Room for Adventure Motorcycles to Breathe
A motorcycle touring idea built around the Latvian Trans Euro Trail: gravel roads, forests, respect for local rules and route planning before the ride.
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Honda E-Clutch: Less Clutch Work, More Attention on Riding
A technology-focused look at Honda’s electronic clutch control, which can handle starts and gear changes without the rider using the clutch lever while preserving manual-transmission character.
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Reitwagen 1885: Where the Motorcycle Story Begins
A historical look at the Daimler Reitwagen: the wooden frame, belt drive and small engine that helped turn a two-wheeler into the first motorcycle in 1885.
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Motorcycle visibility near schools and courtyards
Near schools and courtyards, traffic is changeable and attention is scattered, so slower speed, clear positioning, and visible lights help riders stand out.
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Motorcycle visibility through turns
In turns, a motorcycle can disappear behind car pillars or roadside objects, so a clear path, lights, and early positioning help other drivers read the rider.
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Motorcycle visibility during overtaking
During overtaking, a motorcycle briefly enters a space where other drivers must make quick decisions, so clear positioning and predictable speed matter.
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Motorcycle visibility in fog and twilight
In fog and twilight, motorcycles lose contrast against the background, so lights, a steady path, and extra spacing become especially useful.
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