RIDE INSPIRED!

What’s in your Airhead tool kit? (AHM101)

Wes goes through the tool kit he assembled to see if he actually needs everything he has.

Lone wolves (TRI)

Just as the “outlaw biker” stereotype can be synonymous with motorcyclists in the minds of polite society, the “lone wolf” is a popular rider persona recognized by many within the enthusiast fold—and rightfully so.

Elizabeth Waltman: Racing at 70 (RitS)

Motorcycle racing is a dangerous, demanding sport that usually attracts young riders. Elizabeth Waltman, surprisingly, took it up at age 66 after decades of street riding. Now 70, she teaches others how to ride on the track.

Better fuel efficiency is within reach!

With gasoline prices topping $4 per gallon for 87 octane pretty much everywhere in the country right now, it seems like a good time for some tips on how to improve your fuel economy.

BMW Owners News, April 2026

In the April 2026 issue of BMW Owners News, you can join Geoff Drake in Baja, find culture with Dustin Silvey and check out Dave Swider's not-a-trip-report. You'll also get MOA news, info about voting for the candidates for the Board of Directors, an overview of tires for classic bikes and a tire inflator review from Mark Barnes. Then there's your regular slate of columns from Adam Chandler, Bill Wiegand, Matt Parkhouse, Wes Fleming, Dylan Code, and Mark Barnes.

Austin and the Handbuilt Show

The purpose of the trip was to attend & cover the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show, I think it was their 10th year. BMW is the title sponsor, so there was a big BMW presence – both corporate and built bikes. Definitely heavy on Airheads, which is why I wanted to bring Daren Dortin – he does the Airhead 247 podcast. We both got a lot of content.

PLACES TO RIDE INSPIRED!

INDUSTRY & PRODUCT NEWS

BMW takes 10 top positions in MOTORRAD magazine's annual reader's choice awards, with M, GS models well represented....
At EICMA in Milan, Italy, Enduristan presented its newest range of luggage in time for the upcoming riding season. Never before has the Swiss soft luggage specialist launched so many...
According to a January, 2026, press release, BMW Motorrad reported 202,563 motorcycles sold globally in 2025. This represents a 3.7% decrease in sales compared to 2024 (210,408), though the marque’s...
The California Superbike School has released its full 2026 nationwide schedule. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your cornering skills, boost confidence, or gain a deeper understanding of your bike’s capabilities,...
It was a Sunday chock-full of shocking Superbike action with Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Beaubier somehow coming out of it all with the title, despite going into the final day of...

(adapted from a BMW Motorrad press release) (please enjoy BMW’s obviously AI-generated photos of the new bike, plus a couple from just outside the bathroom at corporate headquarters) BMW finally...

MOTORCYCLE TEST KITCHEN (REVIEWS)

BMW Owners News highlights our favorite books about BMW motorcycles. Whether you're into technical or historical, there's something here for you!...
Anyone who has ever pulled a trailer or used a receiver-mounted rack knows how annoying it is to hear the incessantly repetitive clanking and rattling of the hitch or rack...
What’s that you say? You keep missing magazine-worthy photo-ops of yourself, sporting your finest gear atop your gorgeous motorcycle in front of breathtaking scenery, all because there’s no one with...
These gloves are well suited for use with vintage motorcycles, six-volt systems and riders without heated grips who want battery-powered warmth for short to moderate rides in cold weather....
You’re probably already aware of New Jersey-based MachineArtMoto’s ingeniously designed convertible handguards and svelte valve cover armor, but you may not know about another highly effective piece of kit they...

At every MOA National Rally, I’m vigilant for new products that might be worth a report to the membership–preferably something clever and unexpected. I especially appreciate “better mousetraps” that meet...

POSTCARDS FROM THE ROAD