When the Alpine Endurance Team crossed the finish line at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans, Ferdinand Habsburg secured a remarkable top-six result after 381 laps completed on one of motorsport’s most demanding circuits. But for the Austrian driver and great-grandson of Emperor Charles I, the most significant victory
By Garvin St. Villier BMW Motorrad doesn’t do timid. When Munich wants to make a statement, it doesn’t whisper; the cycle brand arrives with a statement at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on Lake Como. The Vision K18 is a one-off concept, and it is magnificent in its audacity. At
BMW Motorrad USA just announced the new 2027 BMW F 450 GS, a genuine bike that delivers class-leading technology, safety systems, excellent power and torque, and agile handling both on and off-road. These combine to maximize short—and long-distance riding enjoyment, just as its larger-displacement adventure siblings do. The new BMW
Mixed by Kevin Vaughn In 1980, BMW Motorrad manufactured the R80 G/S, a lightweight, boxer-engined motorbike that blended off-road capability with street-focused nimbleness and performance. Hence the name: G stands for Gelände and S stands for Straße, which means off-road and street in English. It was a huge success for
Harley-Davidson revealed all-new and refreshed motorcycles for its 2025 model line-up, Including the Street Glide Ultra, a fully equipped long-haul touring model, and the pavement-ready Pan America 1250 ST adventure sport motorcycle. The Cruiser motorcycle collection includes six models with significantly revised performance and technology features. The powerful Sportster S
For those who may not know, BMW not only produces incredible sedans, coupes, and SUVs but boasts a century-long history of building motorcycles and scooters. Specifically, its midsize premium scooter, the C 400 GT receives a truckload of new and improved updates. The C 400 GT receives a 350cc
With the BMW R 12 S, BMW Motorrad expands its Heritage range with a fitting tribute to the iconic R 90 S, which in 1973, set an exclamation mark for BMW Motorrad with 67 hp, a top speed of 124 mph (considered the “sound barrier” for motorcycles at the time),
When 22 national teams—including six women’s and 16 men’s teams—with 60 riders compete for the coveted trophy at the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2024 Namibia from September 15-20, 2024, they will rely on the new BMW R 1300 GS Trophy Competition Bike as they cross Namibia. The R 1300
The world’s largest BMW Motorrad meeting in the “Year of the GS” from 5 to 7 July 2024, set against the magnificent backdrop of the Alps. After two successful BMW Motorrad Days in Berlin in 2022 and 2023, BMW Motorrad will continue the legendary format of the previous events
By Leon Brittain It was a magnificent moment as The Drivers Vault — in partnership with Adrenaline Lifestyles, Automotive Rhythms, and Throttle Life — recently curated an unveiling of the Ducati Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini in the D.C. market at the 2024 Washington Auto Show. The exclusive masterpiece is inspired by
Bridgestone just announced its BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23, a new sports radial motorcycle tire for street use that will be available in January 2024. The 2-wheel rubber is the latest product in Bridgestone’s BATTLAX range of premium motorcycle tires, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Delivering various performance improvements
A fresh take on e-scooters that was inspired by the Honda Motocompo of the early ’80s, the all-new Honda Motocompacto redefines affordable all-electric personal transportation with sleek and simple styling and an innovative, ultra-compact foldable design. Sales will begin exclusively at Motocompacto.honda.com, and at Honda and Acura automobile dealers in
So BMW Motorrad just unveiled the M 1000 XR prototype, which offers a glimpse of the newest model in the M lineup. The letter M has been synonymous with racing success worldwide for over 50 years, as well as with high-performance BMW road models aimed at customers with very high
Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle factory rider Kyle Wyman scored two convincing wins in MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers races on Saturday and Sunday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga. Wyman has now won three consecutive races on the team’s race-prepared Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® motorcycle and leads the King
Anyone who talks about the US customizing scene mentions Fred Kodlin almost in the same breath. For more than 40 years, he has dedicated himself to customizing motorbikes, from radically modified creations to sophisticated new designs. Since the 1990s he has been incredibly successful with his custom bikes and was
Harley-Davidson riders craving no-compromise performance have a thrilling new option with the introduction of the Screamin’ Eagle 135ci Stage IV Performance Crate Engine. This complete Milwaukee-Eight engine for 2021-later Touring models is the new benchmark for factory-engineered American V-Twin performance, offering the most displacement, and the most power, ever created
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins Wow, what a fulfilling and therapeutic experience completing the motorsports-focused LEGO Technic M 1000 RR, conceived directly in partnership with BMW. After snapping together 1,920 intricate pieces and following 699 steps and 366 pages over two weeks, the 1:5 scale motorcycle came to life while
On January 18, 2023, Harley-Davidson will reveal both its 2023 motorcycle line-up and details of the first annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming, a celebration 120 years in the making. All the news will stream live at 10 a.m. CST at Harley-Davidson.com. “2023 marks the 120th Anniversary of Harley-Davidson during which we’ll honor
For more than 40 years, the legendary BMW Motorrad abbreviation “RS” has been synonymous with BMW Boxer-powered sport touring, whether on windy country roads or on long-distance tours. The BMW RS is a master of sporty riding, leaning into turns as well as long distance riding for two with luggage.
Experienced by Leon L. Brittain As an avid automotive and power sports enthusiast, I am over the moon with the performance of the now legendary 2023 Cadillac Escalade V-Series. Yes, I’m very familiar with Escalade’s proven track record and trend-setting luxury that has created notable street credibility for the brand’s
BMW Motorrad USA proudly announced the new and updated 2023 BMW S 1000 RR superbike with meaningful enhancements to the chassis, suspension, aerodynamics, and electronic assist systems. First introduced in 2009, the S 1000 RR has become the standard for its segment in terms of performance and rider safety features.
Experienced by: Leon L. Brittain, Photos by Garvin St Villier Automotive Rhythms and Throttle Life once again joined forces to create another engaging, action-packed consumer outreach campaign dubbed the 2022 Adventure Tour powered by GMC. This three-stop tour seamlessly introduced the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X into the diverse motorcycle
When the Alpine Endurance Team crossed the finish line at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans, Ferdinand Habsburg secured a remarkable top-six result after
By Garvin St. Villier BMW Motorrad doesn’t do timid. When Munich wants to make a statement, it doesn’t whisper; the cycle brand arrives with a
BMW Motorrad USA just announced the new 2027 BMW F 450 GS, a genuine bike that delivers class-leading technology, safety systems, excellent power and torque,
Mixed by Kevin Vaughn In 1980, BMW Motorrad manufactured the R80 G/S, a lightweight, boxer-engined motorbike that blended off-road capability with street-focused nimbleness and performance.
Harley-Davidson revealed all-new and refreshed motorcycles for its 2025 model line-up, Including the Street Glide Ultra, a fully equipped long-haul touring model, and the pavement-ready
For those who may not know, BMW not only produces incredible sedans, coupes, and SUVs but boasts a century-long history of building motorcycles and
With the BMW R 12 S, BMW Motorrad expands its Heritage range with a fitting tribute to the iconic R 90 S, which in 1973,
When 22 national teams—including six women’s and 16 men’s teams—with 60 riders compete for the coveted trophy at the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2024
The world’s largest BMW Motorrad meeting in the “Year of the GS” from 5 to 7 July 2024, set against the magnificent backdrop of the
By Leon Brittain It was a magnificent moment as The Drivers Vault — in partnership with Adrenaline Lifestyles, Automotive Rhythms, and Throttle Life — recently
Bridgestone just announced its BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23, a new sports radial motorcycle tire for street use that will be available in January 2024. The 2-wheel
A fresh take on e-scooters that was inspired by the Honda Motocompo of the early ’80s, the all-new Honda Motocompacto redefines affordable all-electric personal transportation
So BMW Motorrad just unveiled the M 1000 XR prototype, which offers a glimpse of the newest model in the M lineup. The letter M
Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle factory rider Kyle Wyman scored two convincing wins in MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers races on Saturday and Sunday at Michelin
Anyone who talks about the US customizing scene mentions Fred Kodlin almost in the same breath. For more than 40 years, he has dedicated himself
Harley-Davidson riders craving no-compromise performance have a thrilling new option with the introduction of the Screamin’ Eagle 135ci Stage IV Performance Crate Engine. This complete
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins Wow, what a fulfilling and therapeutic experience completing the motorsports-focused LEGO Technic M 1000 RR, conceived directly in partnership with
On January 18, 2023, Harley-Davidson will reveal both its 2023 motorcycle line-up and details of the first annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming, a celebration 120 years in
For more than 40 years, the legendary BMW Motorrad abbreviation “RS” has been synonymous with BMW Boxer-powered sport touring, whether on windy country roads or
Experienced by Leon L. Brittain As an avid automotive and power sports enthusiast, I am over the moon with the performance of the now legendary
BMW Motorrad USA proudly announced the new and updated 2023 BMW S 1000 RR superbike with meaningful enhancements to the chassis, suspension, aerodynamics, and electronic
Experienced by: Leon L. Brittain, Photos by Garvin St Villier Automotive Rhythms and Throttle Life once again joined forces to create another engaging, action-packed consumer
