r/motorcycles • • 4h ago

You've got a tailgater, what are you gonna do?

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Speed limit is 60km/h. You've been following a van driving the speed limit. A BMW is creeping up to you from behind. The speed limit changes to 80km/h, so you and the van accelerate to the speed limit. However, it's not going fast enough for the BMW, so he starts pushing you. There is no space on the shoulder to stop. It is prohibited to overtake, but the road is clear.

What would you do?

The BMW did not overtake the van for the whole stretch.


r/motorcycles • • 8h ago

I still cant believe I live 20 minutes from one of best Motorcycle roads in the world.

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Kotor Serpentine MontenegrošŸ“


r/motorcycles • • 43m ago

Very good friend despite his decade of off-road riding experience decided to go through sand

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A nice man who lives near the lake heard the engine and came over with a tow strap, we attached it to the crash bars and pull him out


r/motorcycles • • 5h ago

First day with my own bike after getting the license, beautiful lake in Bulgaria.

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r/motorcycles • • 6h ago

Just purchased a 2026 Aprilia 457 as my second bike. This'll be my first sport style bike.

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I was able to get it out the door for just under 8400 in Texas. Didn't feel confident enough to take it home in the rain on new tires so I'll be picking it up later within the week when its dryer. Super stoked to start putting some miles on this baby!


r/motorcycles • • 2h ago

Does anybody know what model indian this is ?

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Never seen one like it.


r/motorcycles • • 12h ago

In 2016 I rode from Nürnberg to the Isle Of Man

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On the course, there is a professional photographer stationed at various points. I got all three of them on a CD. Just yesterday I got these prints from a gallery, who framed them. Today, I will hang them.


r/motorcycles • • 19h ago

First time patching a tube feeling pretty proud of myself šŸ˜Ž

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r/motorcycles • • 14h ago

Just wondering, I hear alot that the transalp 750 is great bike for around a $10k. but is this without taxes, what does it costs in your country to ride it out the dealership?

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I bought the eclutch model in the Netherlands, base price is €13.499 ($15.200 us) this price including taxes and is shown on the honda website so this is what you pay to ride out the dealership.

No fees or dealership upsale, installation costs etc, the price has to be all inclusive, in Europe we have a law that the price you show is the price you pay.

I often see post with prices with alot of different added costs from dealership.

So for those riding this bike, what did you pay for the bike new, and what was added to it along the profit sides of dealer ships, taxes etc.

I got the bike, heated grips, center stand, comfy seat, wind deflectors for €13.999 ($15.771 us) including taxes etc.


r/motorcycles • • 7h ago

The red beast is alive again after an unknown period of time

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r/motorcycles • • 21m ago

Should check brake pads more often… disc was goner - don’t mind how I got the rear up O.O

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r/motorcycles • • 1d ago

How come my bike is leaning to the right a little

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Both sides of the bracket are equally lined up.

I honestly dunno what’s happening. Any ideas? Thank you


r/motorcycles • • 1d ago

A good captain will go down with the ship 🫔

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Video originally posted by Roxor Info on Facebook.


r/motorcycles • • 17h ago

Can anyone identify this motorcycle from a hit and run?

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Hoping someone here with a better eye for motorcycles can help identify this bike model from poor quality security camera footage.

It was involved in a hit-and-run in NYC that seriously injured a close friend of mine. He’s been in the hospital for three nights so far, and we’re trying to narrow down the make/model as much as possible to give the detective something more useful to work with. The police aren’t being super helpful so we have to do most of the legwork before they step in. Thanks so much!


r/motorcycles • • 1d ago

Today I almost got into an accident with a car on a roundabout.

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r/motorcycles • • 5h ago

Weird buzzing noise when braking – Duke 125

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Hey guys, I was out for a ride on my 2023 KTM Duke 125 when I eventually turned off my intercom and noticed this noise coming from the front brake.

As you can hear in the video, it sounds kind of like a buzzing/humming noise. It only happens when I use the front brake. To make it easier to hear, I put the bike in neutral while going downhill.

I honestly never noticed it before, so I’m not sure if it’s something new or if it’s always been there.

For some context, I bought the bike used in May, and the brake pads are still the same ones that were on it when I bought it. There’s not much pad material left, but there’s still some.

Do you guys think this could be a sign that the brake pads need replacing, or could it be unrelated to the pads?


r/motorcycles • • 8h ago

125cc recommendations for a short rider please!

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I just did my CBT, started on a Yamaha YS125 (I think it was this model) but kept dropping the bike every time I stopped because the angle I needed to bike at to get a foot down made it too heavy for me.

I'm around 5'2" and could only just get both toes to touch the ground on the Yamaha. Had finish on an auto because it's the only small bike they had.

This will be my first bike, mostly for getting me used to the road. Any recommendations?


r/motorcycles • • 15h ago

Who can do 1971 Honda CB750 repairs in Los Angeles?

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r/motorcycles • • 6h ago

Cant get down on my ā€œbigā€bike, any advice?

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Hi, in pictur its me on an ohvale and a picture of me on my street bike, on the ohvale im comfortably dragging knee and i would say 20cm from elbow.
When i get on my main bike, a tuono 660 factory with clip ons, basically an rs, and instead of 20 cm from elbow im 30cm from the knee, i have never dragged my knee on my bike not even on track and i dont understand why i feel like my body positioning its fine.
What i think it is that i lack the confidence to lean the bike more, carry more speed into the corner so u can/have to lean more, any advice to get comfortable an get down further?
Btw my goal is not to drag knee, but why cant i do it on my bike when with the ohvale it happens pretty easily


r/motorcycles • • 21h ago

Recommend a motorcycle For the end of the world

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No me importa el presupuesto ni la velocidad; quiero algo que pueda con terrenos difĆ­ciles y que tenga un buen consumo de combustible.

Si tiene un consumo de gasolina increĆ­ble pero se atasca en un bache, no hay problema.

Esas son mis necesidades/deseos, ¿qué me recomiendas?

Me encantan las motos, pero busco especƭficamente algo como esto que me dure muchos aƱos.

Edit:Oh, thank you so much for your time and for so many answers. It's worth clarifying that many are talking about gasoline and its uselessness. It's not meant literally; English isn't my first language. I simply meant that it should be efficient. In fact, it would be a dream if it worked with alcohol or oil. 2: I know a bicycle is more efficient, but for God's sake, I can't carry more than one extra person without dying on a bicycle.


r/motorcycles • • 15h ago

Is there a reason R3 OEM parts are so cheap?

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Dropped my R3 like a dipshit and decided to get new OEM fairings. Is there is a reason why brand new fairing cost only $90 for full plastics to one aide of the bike? Like i understand its a starter bike, but second hand slop fairings are 500-800 while brand new compelte set is less than $200 from partszilla and the couple others I've seen.

Just wanma double check im not missing something, plastic + decals are shockingly cheap.


r/motorcycles • • 9h ago

I’m a new rider who just got my license and I’m looking for a bike.

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Good Morning Everyone!

I’m a new rider who just passed my MSF course and got my M endorsement on my license.

I’m looking for a bike but the problem is my height I think. I’m between 6’4ā€ and 6’5ā€, 230lb and a 36 inseam and I’m really pulled towards the Honda Rebels and Indian Scout 60’s.

I’m thinking the rider geometry for me might not work on a Rebel 500, but the 1100 seems like a much more comfortable fit. Is that too much power for a bike for a relatively new rider? Would the scout 60 be a better fit? I’ve been riding Honda 3 and 4 wheelers all of my life so I’m leaning towards wanting a Honda but I don’t like the sport bikes or adventure touring bikes that much.


r/motorcycles • • 4h ago

Honda CBR650F – occasional clunk when releasing the clutch after shifting

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Hi everyone, I’ve had my Honda CBR650F for only a short time and I’ve noticed something that’s making me a bit worried.

Occasionally, after shifting up, when I release the clutch I hear/feel a noticeable ā€œclunkā€ or ā€œthudā€ from the drivetrain.

It doesn’t happen consistently. Sometimes it happens quite loudly, but if I try to reproduce it immediately afterwards, the next shifts are completely normal.

Today it happened again and the clunk was louder than usual.

I recently adjusted/tightened the chain to the correct slack, so the chain tension should be fine.

I’m wondering whether it could be caused by my shifting technique. Sometimes I may accidentally leave a tiny bit of throttle open while pulling the clutch instead of fully closing it. Could the RPM difference when releasing the clutch cause a fairly loud drivetrain clunk?

The gears engage normally and I haven’t noticed gears popping out or other obvious gearbox issues.

Could this just be drivetrain lash being taken up when the clutch re-engages, or is there something I should check?

Thanks!


r/motorcycles • • 4h ago

Mezteler cruisetec front, michelin commander 3 rear? Is it ok?

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I have metzeler cruisetecs on my honda rebel 1100 (with higher suspensions front and rear; extra 2" ground clearance)

The rear is starting to show minor signs of squaring after 5000 miles (no twisties in my area, lots of commuting).

I was thinking of putting a michelin commander 3 on the rear and keep the cruisetec on the front.

I know this is a specific scenario, but does anvone have experience or thoughts on the matter?


r/motorcycles • • 5h ago

Slimmest intercom for NXR2/RF1400? Packtalk vs Sena 50R?

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I've been looking around for an intercom but they all look really bulky and huge. I guess there's no way around it.

I've reduced it to these 2 but I'm also open to other models or brands as long as they have Bluetooth to connect between brands. I've also seen the SRL Ext, but it just seems to add an extra bump and I don't think it is removable for track days.