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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 moto…

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 needed.  Bu…

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 parasitic dr…

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 affiliate links in our …

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 on you…

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 the j…

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 off and was d…

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 there.  …

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 be im…

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 vehicl…

Tank of Coffee appreciates the rich, bold flavor of espresso and espresso-based drinks. We enjoy discovering charming coffee shops to indulge in our favorite beverage after an exhilarating ride. However, if you want to bring the delightful coffee sh…

Tank of Coffee often writes about visits to local coffee shops on a motorcycle.  These craft stores are experts at creating a great cup of artisanal coffee and moto coffee is a beautiful pairing.  But sometimes you want to make a good cup of coffee …

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 launch fe…

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 essential model i…

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 XT. …

Beeline Moto is a small remote screen with a simple interface to attach to your motorcycle. Two basic options are available within Beeline, a turn-by-turn and a compass. This article focuses on the compass tool, which I call explore mode as it allow…