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  • 2 weeks ago | rideapart.com | Earl Davidson

    Günter Schachermayr "rides" down 360 feet (110 meters) from the top of a chimney on a Vespa. Now that is not a statement that you get to hear every day. Suspended by ropes and on a Vespa, the Austrian stuntman completed a stunt conducted on a chimney in Slovakia. The structure measures 110 meters tall or about 360 feet, and Günter essentially rappelled down while sitting on a scooter. It seems like such an odd thing to do, but it looks challenging to do.

  • 2 weeks ago | rideapart.com | Earl Davidson

    French manufacture, Furygan, introduces its new V4 Vented to the moto-gear market. Ideal for the spring and summer riding seasons, the vented riding shoe is especially cool given its design and purpose. Furygan has been in the riding gear game since 1969 and has been churning out products to suit all sorts of riders and motorcycles. The brand provides the kit of Johann Zarco, who is currently racing for Pramac Ducati.

  • Feb 26, 2024 | rideapart.com | Earl Davidson

    Whether on two wheels or four, wheelies are wonderful, as the act of lifting your front end is quite an addicting feeling. They're not easy, though. How do you do it? Well, first you need enough weight transfer and power to lift the front on hard acceleration, a clutch kick if necessary, rear wheel traction, and enough bravery to pull the machine up. I love wheelies, myself, and I'm guilty of partaking in the act on my motorcycles.

  • Feb 18, 2024 | rideapart.com | Earl Davidson

    The list of racers for the 2024 Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) is out, and the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and Dorna WSBK Organization (DWO) have published 40 names that will be duking it out on track for six rounds this year. Round  Location  Date  1. Pirelli Emilia-Romagna Round MWC “Marco Simoncelli” June 14 to 16, 2024  2. Prosecco DOC UK Round Donington Park July 12 to 14, 2024 3.

  • Feb 16, 2024 | rideapart.com | Earl Davidson

    The KTM Street Demo Tour is on! Also known as the Ride Orange Demo Tour, Team Orange will be taking trips around the United States to let everyone who is willing try out its new lineup of bikes. Last year was especially monumental for the Austrian bike maker with the unveiling and launch of the new 990 Duke, and its full lineup of little-r Dukes, 125, 250, and 390.