Janaki Jitchotvisut

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Rider of motorcycles. Driver of cars. Writer of words. Maker of food. Also: proud bunny parent. She/her/you.

Articles

La Honda CB125F de Honda se renueva con mejoras clave para el piloto

1 day ago | es.motor1.com | Janaki Jitchotvisut |Jose Guzman |Jóse Guzmán

¿Qué le pides a una moto de pequeña cilindrada? Está claro que las 'pequeñas' 125 cm3, no son para todo el mundo, pero no se puede negar que son motos de uso diario para mucha gente. Honda, naturalmente, conoce esa realidad y la tiene en consideración. Tanto es así que sigue vendiendo una cantidad asombrosa de motos de pequeña cilindrada a escala mundial cada año. Muchas de las cuales son exactamente este tipo de moto.
What Happens When You Stick A Turbo on a Superbike-Swapped Miata?

1 day ago | rideapart.com | Janaki Jitchotvisut

Way back in December of last year, we introduced you to the first iteration of this truly awesome-sounding creation. If you'll recall, a YouTuber who goes by the name Reed Makes Car had gone to the trouble of swapping the engine and transmission from a Honda CBR1000RR into his Mazda Miata. At the time, he left it naturally aspirated, and did not seek to give it even the smallest amount of boost.
What If Your Fat Tire E-Bike Could Be Your Fat Tire E-Moped Instead?

1 day ago | rideapart.com | Janaki Jitchotvisut

The popularity of e-bikes just keeps on rising, if you can afford them. That's becoming a bigger 'if' than it was before, in the wake of tariff uncertainty, but it still remains true both inside and outside of the US. And, I mean, there's a lot to love.
16 Dirt Bikes for $5K, But Can They Be Made to Run In 1 Day?

2 days ago | rideapart.com | Janaki Jitchotvisut

Every once in a while, if you keep your eyes open, you can find yourself an astonishingly good deal on something you're incredibly interested in. It won't happen every day, of course, but you have to be absolutely ready to jump on it if and when it does, because it may never happen again. This is one of those super rare cases, where Craig and his Bearded Mechanic buddies scored not one, not five, but 16 entire dirt bikes (well, OK, 15 bikes and one little quad) for the princely sum of just $5,000.
Who Could, or Should, Replace Jorge Martín at Aprilia's MotoGP Team?

2 days ago | rideapart.com | Janaki Jitchotvisut

Earlier today, our colleagues at Motorsport broke the news that Jorge Martín is looking to get out of his contract with the factory Aprilia MotoGP team at the end of the 2025 season. And honestly, if you've been paying attention to the kind of season he's been having since he was pushed out of the Ducati fold, it's hard to blame him.
If You're Wondering Who the Can-Am Canyon Three-Wheeler Was Built For, It's Me

3 days ago | rideapart.com | Janaki Jitchotvisut

There's something you should know about me, if you don't already. Although I've been riding motorcycles for close to 20 years, my riding has probably been about 99% street. While some might find weaving through the traffic at night on the crowded streets of Bangkok insane, I didn't find it quite as intimidating as I expected. Why? Because I've been riding in congested urban environments for literally my entire riding career.
Is This Electric Yamaha UTV Concept the Cutest Workhorse You've Ever Seen?

3 days ago | rideapart.com | Janaki Jitchotvisut

Back in January 2025, Yamaha showed off a new concept line of EVs that it was bringing to the masses attending Tokyo Auto Salon 2025. At the time, I was admittedly quite preoccupied with a little quad meant to channel design inspiration from the Kenny Roberts two-stroke racing era, and how it bore a slight resemblance to a model train. And also, this little cyberpod-esque thing. I regret to inform you that I neglected to mention something very important when I wrote that up.
Arctic Cat's New Owners Are Hiring Back Over 300 Employees, Win for Workers

4 days ago | rideapart.com | Janaki Jitchotvisut

Without a doubt, times have been tough for Arctic Cat over the past year or longer. But is there a ray of sunshine starting to peek out from behind the clouds? At the end of April, an investment group led by former Arctic Cat exec Brad Darling purchased the storied Minnesota powersports brand, effectively rescuing it from the troubled path it was currently traveling. Just a short time later, the brand announced an ambitious 2026 snowmobile lineup.
Honda's CB125F Gets an Update and a Facelift, Key Rider Upgrades

6 days ago | rideapart.com | Janaki Jitchotvisut

What do you want out of a small-displacement commuter bike? Now, they aren't for everyone, but there's no denying that they aren't daily rides for a whole lot of people. Honda, quite naturally, knows and cultivates this fact. And it should, because it continues to sell an astonishing amount of motorbikes on a global scale each year. Many of which are exactly this type of bike.
Boxes of Vintage Harley Parts Get Soothingly ID'd in This Awesome Video

6 days ago | rideapart.com | Janaki Jitchotvisut

Unless you're one of those vintage bike experts who can identify things from insanely tiny details, you're probably in awe of those guys. As much of an admitted motorcycle history nerd as I am, I know I certainly feel that way. They're usually proud of their lifetimes of accumulated and arcane bike knowledge, and they absolutely should be. At the same time, you'd kind of be a fool not to learn from them if and when you get the chance, especially if you're newer to a specific area than they are.