I'm curious to find out who reads what around here, and hey, I might find a great site that I've missed. For me, my motorcycle interests are motogp racing, the m/c industry, new models, etc. I check these regularly:
Motomatters The best motogp site IMHO. Run and authored by a Brit, David Emmett. Yeah, it cost $50 USD a year but well worth it.
Revzilla Common Tread True, it supports a motorcycle accessories company (Revzilla/Cycle Gear), but the content is good, and it has Ari and Zach, who produce great motorcycle video content.
motorcycle.com Dennis Chung is a real detective when it comes to figuring out new model introductions and motorcycle company financial reports.
I still look at the Cycle World web site, but it is kinda generic, nothing like the mag used to be. V4 Dreams is always fun and he's one of us. And places like BAT, Iconic Motorbike Auctions, and Rolling Physics Problem are fun every now and then.
Best wishes for a great 2026 riding season everyone, and don't forget to help Miguel out with a contribution to the VFRD operating budget.
Great idea, I do enjoy reading and watching anything motorcycle related
V4Hondabbs.com - First Gen V4 site. Old school, lots and lots of tech knowledge. Been a member for 20 years. We still do get togethers in the Spring and Fall. Kinda quiet, but we tend to be an older bunch.
On Facebook groups.
VF1000R
Honda VF1000R
VFRD people
Youtube
FortNine - Sometimes informative, sometimes quirky, always entertaining.
Agree with Revzilla and Ari and Zach, they always seem to present usable information in a professional manner.
Have to mention print magazines also.
Bike
Classic Motorcycle Mechanics
Practicle Sportsbikes (sadly no longer in print form).
I've got a digital subscription to Bike magazine, the only decent one left, I was given a digital subscription for Classic Motorcycle Mechanics but it's crap, it's more like tool catalogue now
Yes, I'm on Ducati.ms, should check in more often. And also yes, you should pick up another RC-51! (even if it's not mine). I still check in w the RC-51 crew but not too much activity these days. And I did read Neil P's book, great motorcycle travelogue. And being a 'Stitch nerd I read the profiles and Mister S.
ADVRider.com daily for the main page articles and then a few sub forums where my riding friends hang out. It's kind of a mess as far as organization but there is a lot of stuff there and not just adventure related.
I read nothing on paper anymore, just some sites and YT videos. My lot:
The two VFR forums, obviously.
N2td.org forum because I coach for them. Same for EvolveGT and others.
YouTube peeps I subscribe to:
Born a Goon
Brent Pearson
CanyonChasers
Freedom Worx
Itchy Boots
Just Rolled In
Life at Lean
Megs Braap
Mike on Bikes
Shonky Productions
I haven't longed for anything more. 🙂
44 Teeth (YouTube channel) out of UK has a lot of sportbike content. Fagan was previously road test edit for Fast Bikes magazine, and both are routinely on press launches for new bikes. As long as you aren't offended by their occasional "pub banter" , they put out some great content.
I forgot to mention, I don't belong to any forums that are not member supported. Personal choice.
I did join some years ago that turned out to be obviously for profit, and quickly realized that was the driving force, not riding, maintaining, nor sharing of parts and info no matter how loudly they shouted that was why they are there.
I forgot to mention, I don't belong to any forums that are not member supported. Personal choice.
I did join some years ago that turned out to be obviously for profit, and quickly realized that was the driving force, not riding, maintaining, nor sharing of parts and info no matter how loudly they shouted that was why they are there.
My 2¢, I'll move on now.
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I respect that. But I think you're missing out on a lot of great motorcycle journalism by folks who make a living from what they write.