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Most recent blog posts:
Derbi – A Brand Introduction
Click here to discover more about Derbi, including information about models like the Senda and where the name “Derbi” comes from.
Puchjournalen Issues 18-20: The World’s Fastest Maxi, The Editor Lashes Out Against The Readers and The End of Puchjournalen
Ever witnessed a magazine editor lash out against his own readers? Click here to find out why, in one of the last issues of Puchjournalen.
Puchjournalen Issues 14-17: More Helmet PSAs, Puch Man, and Moped Riding Classes during School Hours
Click here to read more about Puch Man – Puchjournalen’s unofficial superhero, and about the most popular moped in America in 1979.
Puchjournalen Issues 9-13: Puch Super Show, Helmet PSAs, and Fake News
What was the Puch Super Show LP? And did Puchjournalen spread fake news? Click here to read more about issues 9-13.
Puchjournalen Issues 5-8: Long Way Round On A Puch, Behind the Scenes, and a Paper-Thin “Special Issue”
Someone rode over 1,000 kilometers – on a Puch? Yes, and it was all covered in issue 5 of Puchjournalen. Click here to read more.
Puchjournalen Issues 1-4: The Origin Story, A 1971 Karen, and a Fabricated Opinion
Click here to read more about the first 4 issues of Puchjournalen – a Swedish moped magazine from the 1970s.
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Kymco
Quicklinks: #1. What does Kymco Stand For? #2. Kymco & Honda = True? #3. Kymco Powered by Honda? #4. BMW & Kymco = True? #5. The Kymco...Hipster? #6. What Does "AK550" Stand For? #7. The Kawasaki J300 = Kymco? As Taiwan's No. 1 scooter brand and as the world's...
Aftermarket vs. OEM parts & 4 Things You Must Know Before Buying New Parts for your Bike
Click here to discover the difference between aftermarket vs. OEM parts and 4 things you must know when buying new parts for your bike.
Motorhispania – A Brand Introduction
Click here to discover more about the history of Motorhispania and about the RYZ 50 – one of their most common models.
Honda CT110 “Postie Bike” – Specs & Stats
Click here to discover more about the full engine specs of the Honda CT110 – better known in Australia as the “Postie Bike.”
Latest podcast episodes:
30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast Episode #40 – Buying New Motorcycle Parts? 5 Things You MUST Know First
Listen to the podcastAre you shopping for a spare or replacement part for your motorcycle? Then, there are a few things you must know first. That way, you won't have to waste money because you bought a part that didn't fit.Tune in to discover: The differences between...
30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast Episode #39 – Hydraulic vs. Mechanical Brake Systems
Have you ever wondered why most motorcycles and scooters use a hydraulic brake system instead of a mechanical one? Click here to find out.
30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast Episode #38 – Halogen vs LED Headlights & What A “Filament” Is
Listen to the podcastHave you ever wondered what it is that makes your headlight glow? The short answer is either a good-old-fashioned quartz-halogen or a futuristic LED light. But what are the differences between the two?Tune in to discover: The differences between...
30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast Episode #37 – Compression Ratio Demystified
Listen to the podcast"This bike has a compression ratio of 11:1." Great, but what does that actually mean? What do the "11" and the "1" refer to, respectively? And why does fuel need to be compressed at all?Tune in to discover: Why the fuel needs to be compressed Top...
30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast Episode #36 – The Clutch & Clutch Friction Zone Demystified
Just like the transmission, the clutch plays a crucial role in making your motorcycle run. Click here to hear more about the clutch and how it works.
30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast Episode #35 – How a Motorcycle Transmission Works & Gear Ratios Demystified
The transmission doesn’t have to be as complex as it might seem. Click here to discover more about how the motorcycle transmission works.
30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast Episode #34 – An Overview of an Engine Overhaul
When your engine isn’t running like it used to, perhaps it’s time to do an engine overhaul? Click here to hear more about what it is.
30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast Episode #33 – What is a Noped?
You might know what a moped is, but do you know what a “noped” is? if case you don’t, click here to discover more about it.
30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast Episode #32 – What is an Underbone Motorcycle?
If you’ve ever been to Southeast Asia, you’ll probably have seen a couple of underbone motorcycles. Click here to discover more about them.
30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast Episode #31 – What the “Choke” Is, and How To Use It
Ever had trouble starting a carbureted bike? Then you’ll love “the choke.” Click here to hear more about what the choke is and how to use it.