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Understanding Motion Camouflage: The Invisible Danger for Motorcyclists

MOTORESS10 September 202529 November 2025

Understanding Motion Camouflage: The Invisible Danger for Motorcyclists ( original publication in 2019/MOTORESS) Motion camouflage often leads to motorcycles and their riders seemingly becoming invisible to car drivers in specific situations. Visibility goes beyond wearing reflective gear or having loud...

Loud Pipes Do Not Save Lives: The Facts You Need to Know

MOTORESS3 August 202425 January 2026

Loud Pipes Do Not Save Lives: The Facts You Need to Know A popular and still ongoing belief today which has persisted amongst motorcyclists: “Loud pipes save lives.” The idea is that the noise from loud exhaust systems makes other...

Riding on Expressways: Tips for Safe Travel

MOTORESS12 July 202415 October 2025

Riding on Expressways: Tips for Safe Travel Many riders argue that expressways can feel safer than lower-speed secondary roads—fewer intersections, steadier speeds, and more predictable flow. Yet risks remain: higher velocities, limited escape routes, truck turbulence, and complex merges. These...

Lane Splitting and Lane Filtering: Understanding the Distinction

MOTORESS27 August 202315 October 2025

Lane Splitting and Lane Filtering: Understanding the Distinction Let’s delve into a subject that often stirs confusion and debate within the motorcycle community – lane splitting and lane filtering. Drawing from my expertise as a motorcycle instructor and rider enthusiast,...

How To Avoid Wildlife Collisions – Essential Tips for Every Motorcycle Rider

MOTORESS27 July 202315 October 2025

How To Avoid Wildlife Collisions – Essential Tips for Every Motorcycle Rider In any location you ride, you’ll encounter numerous species of wildlife, both big and small. Being surrounded by nature’s beauty adds an exhilarating dimension to your riding experience....

How To Safely Enjoy Your Full Moon Motorcycle Night Ride

MOTORESS12 June 202215 October 2025

How To Safely Enjoy Your Full Moon Motorcycle Night Ride (Image credit: Kriengsuk Prasroetsung/Shutterstock) Navigating the open road on a motorcycle offers unparalleled freedom and adventure, but it comes with its share of risks, especially when distracted drivers share the...

The Dirt on Gas Pump Handles: 10 Tips to Keep Your Motorcycle Fill Up Clean

MOTORESS6 October 202115 October 2025

The Dirt on Gas Pump Handles: 10 Tips to Keep Your Motorcycle Fill Up Clean It doesn’t matter what size or type of motorcycle you ride; motorcycles are fitted with limited capacity gas tanks which means frequent refuelling stops. Fuel...

How to Check and Manage Your Motorcycle Tire Pressure

MOTORESS13 July 202130 November 2025

How to Check and Manage Your Motorcycle Tire Pressure Your motorcycle tires offer you much-needed road grip. Their tasks are extremely important to your road safety and riding pleasure. Therefore, managing your tire pressure and keeping your tires properly inflated...

Your Guide to Riding A Motorcycle With A Passenger

MOTORESS3 April 202125 January 2026

The Complete Guide To Riding With A Passenger Riding a motorcycle alone is an art requiring timing, balance and control. And riding with a passenger means you’ll need twice those skills! Generally, as a woman motorcycle or scooter rider your...

How to Ride Your Motorcycle In The Rain – All You Need to Know

MOTORESS2 March 202125 January 2026

How to Ride Your Motorcycle In The Rain Heading out for a motorcycle ride means enjoying the adventure of all that’ll come your way – including changing weather conditions and rain. Knowing how to ride your motorcycle in the rain...

Ten Tips to Lighten Up on The Handlebars For A More Relaxing Motorcycle Ride

MOTORESS10 June 202015 October 2025

10 Tips to Lighten Up on The Handlebars For A More Relaxing Motorcycle Ride Many motorcycle riders unknowingly hold tension in their arms and shoulders while riding, especially during uncomfortable situations like unexpected rain. Even when we try to consciously...

How To Do A Motorcycle Pre-Ride Inspection

MOTORESS12 May 202025 January 2026

How To Do A Motorcycle Pre-Ride Inspection Ensuring a safe ride, every time you hop on your motorcycle, is paramount for any rider. A crucial aspect of achieving this is ensuring your motorcycle is in optimal condition, whether it’s been...

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Understanding Motion Camouflage: The Invisible Danger for Motorcyclists

Loud Pipes Do Not Save Lives: The Facts You Need to Know

Riding on Expressways: Tips for Safe Travel

Lane Splitting and Lane Filtering: Understanding the Distinction

How To Avoid Wildlife Collisions – Essential Tips for Every Motorcycle Rider

How To Safely Enjoy Your Full Moon Motorcycle Night Ride

The Dirt on Gas Pump Handles: 10 Tips to Keep Your Motorcycle Fill Up Clean

How to Check and Manage Your Motorcycle Tire Pressure

Your Guide to Riding A Motorcycle With A Passenger

How to Ride Your Motorcycle In The Rain – All You Need to Know

Ten Tips to Lighten Up on The Handlebars For A More Relaxing Motorcycle Ride

How To Do A Motorcycle Pre-Ride Inspection

Royal Enfield Classic 650 Review — A Classic Reimagined for Royal Enfield’s 125th Year

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