Gas: 3.696 gallons of E0/90 @ $3.899/gal, $14.41. 117.2 miles/3.696 g = 31.7 mpg. End at 65,017 (78 miles) Had to go ride today—high in the low 60s but only 50 when I left around 9.30. In its mission to make me 100% insane, the bike started on one press of the button with utterly no heroic effort on my part. Choke on full, waited a few seconds after turning on the fuel tap an...

When it comes to motorcycle tires, some of us base our decisions on more than just the kind of tread or estimated mileage. We might prefer tires made in this country or that one or a company based in one location over another. There are dozens of other reasons why we choose the tires we put on our bikes as well. To provide a little information on some of the top motorcycle ti...

End at 64,938 (22 miles) Checked the oil – good – and aired up the tires. As of her PT appointment yesterday, my wife is cleared to drive. She still has to wear the boot for walking & general protection, but she can switch to a shoe for driving. We’ll go to the high school’s big parking lot on Sunday so she can practice a bit. I’m sure she’ll be fine. Now we have to get n...

With gasoline prices topping $4 per gallon for 87 octane pretty much everywhere in the country right now, it seems like a good time for some tips on how to improve your fuel economy. While these tips are specifically oriented to motorcycles, they might apply to your car, truck or SUV as well – it’s best to consult an article about that. Provided you’re not ready to switch to ...

In the April 2026 issue of BMW Owners News, you can join Geoff Drake in Baja, find culture with Dustin Silvey and check out Dave Swider’s not-a-trip-report. You’ll also get MOA news, info about voting for the candidates for the Board of Directors, an overview of tires for classic bikes and a tire inflator review from Mark Barnes. Then there’s your regular slate of columns fro...