Guide Posts

Welcome back to the Throttle and Roast blog! In our latest episode, we peeled back the layers of cutting-edge motorcycle helmet technology, exploring innovations like MIPS and Koroyd that are actively redefining rider safety. But before we can truly…

You have various storage options for a motorcycle, such as built-in saddlebags, soft luggage, tank bags, frame bags, and windshield bags. Each option has its pros and cons. Some can be easily added to other bikes if you have multiple bikes…

Motorcycling is often portrayed as a solitary pursuit – a rider and their machine against the open road. While there’s undeniable appeal in that image, it only captures a fraction of what motorcycling can be. Motorcycle events transform …

Welcome to an in-depth exploration of the BMW Motorrad Connectivity Hub, a powerful tool designed to enhance your riding experience. In this blog post, we'll go beyond the basics of the BMW Motorrad App and delve into the advanced features and add-o…

Motorcycle riding is more than just a mode of transportation; it's an experience that engages all the senses, demanding focus, skill, and a deep connection with both the machine and the environment. In this blog post, we'll delve into the concept of…

Welcome to the Throttle and Roast blog! In this post, we're diving deep into a fascinating topic: the connection between motorcycling and brain function. If you’ve ever wondered why riding feels so good, and if it actually has any tangible ben…

Extend Your Motorcycle Battery Life with These Simple TipsThere’s nothing worse than gearing up for a ride, turning the key, and getting... nothing.A dead battery is a fast way to ruin any motorcyclist's trip, especially if you’re mi…

If you ever find yourself amongst a group of long-time motorcyclists, you might discover that many riders are repeating questions and responses as their hearing might not be as good as it was when they were young. Long days in the saddle with …

If you've ever wanted to have audio on your motorcycle like you can in most cars, including listening to music, getting GPS instructions, or even making hands-free phone calls, a motorcycle headset could be the right choice.  Our ultimate…

California has the highest number of motorcycle registrations in the country.  It’s no surprise the weather in much of the state is temperate throughout the year, allowing nearly 365 days of riding each year with few, if any, adjustments …

The winter months are upon us, and if you are in the colder climates like the Northeast US, that may mean you stop riding and prepare for the motorcycle off-season. Check out our podcast episode about the end of the riding season.If you put …

Most motorcycle riders, at least in the USA, use their bikes for leisure rather than primary transport.  As a result, our bikes are often sitting without the battery being exercised or charged by the alternator while riding.  With pa…

When I was a young kid, my parents had a large canvas tent that they had used while they were building a weekend house in western Massachusetts. I used to haul it out of the garage to the backyard and set it up. It weighed a ton and was a four…

What is Beeline?TL;DR It’s a remote display for your phone.  Your phone is safely stowed out of harm & vibration’s way, while the Beeline Moto 2 provides a discreet display mounted on your handlebar.We sometimes use af…

It’s summertime in the northern hemisphere, and motorcyclists pull their bikes out of the garage more often to go for a ride. But in some climates, the top temperatures can be quite high and make riding less comfortable. How can you stay cool …

Adventure bikes have become the fastest-growing segment of the motorcycle market. While there have always been some regional variations, such as naked and sport bikes being more popular in Europe and cruisers being the mainstay of the …

Modern GPS and software tools like Google Maps have made the old skill of map and compass a rare commodity in today’s age. While they are wonderful tools for getting from point A to point B as quickly as possible, many motorcyclists find…

BMW has not typically been known for cruisers.  Their first effort in the 1990s was featured in the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies.  While some loved it (I test-rode it when it came out & was impressed), it never really took…

For a long time, if you wanted to navigate on your motorcycle on the street, you had to rely on paper or road sign-based approaches.  The simplest way was to jump on a highway toward a major destination and follow the road signs to lead you the…

Rever is one of the most popular motorcycle routing apps available today.  I've been a Rever user since 2016. It moved from being entirely independent to being under the Comoto umbrella with Revzilla during that time. It has continued to …

Motorcyclists in the United States are a small percentage of the general population.  The IIHS estimates that there are only about 8.6 million registered legal road motorcycles in the United States as of 2021, about 3% of all registered v…

In December of 2023, Beeline added a new in-app subscription option to their app in the U.S. called Beeline Plus as of version 3.3.563.  This adds some features that Beeline users have requested.  I submitted feedback asking for both…

BMW recently celebrated its 100th anniversary of producing motorcycles.  As a long-term BMW owner with 4 of their bikes, I’m one of the first to cheer them on.  They also took the moment to introduce a new version of the most e…

Garmin has been making GPS devices for over 30 years. They serve multiple markets, including aviation, automotive, and, relevant for us, motorcycles. For several years, the top-end model for motorcyclists they offered was the Garmin Zumo …