The RideLive · July 8, 2026

Motorcycle culture

The stories, the history, and the roads: the human side of riding, beyond the spec sheet.

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Four Pipes and a Disc Brake: How the Honda CB750 Invented the Superbike

In 1969 a Japanese four-cylinder machine rewrote the rules and buried an entire industry. The story of the Honda CB750, the bike that created the template every modern motorcycle still follows.

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Culture•about 11 hours ago

The Mountain and the Myth: Why the Isle of Man TT Endures

Nearly 38 miles of public road, stone walls at 200 mph, and a lap record of 136 mph. The Isle of Man TT is the most dangerous race on earth. This is why riders keep coming back.

#culture#racing#history

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Culture•2 days ago

The Café Racer: How a Post-War Rebellion Became Motorcycling's Most Enduring Style

From the Ton-Up Boys and the Ace Cafe to today's custom revival, the café racer is more than a look. This is the story of the subculture that taught motorcycling to strip everything back to the ride.

#café racer#history#custom

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Culture•3 days ago

Escaping the Flatlands: The Best Motorcycle Roads Within Reach of the Netherlands

The Netherlands is beautifully, frustratingly flat. But two of Europe's great riding regions, the Belgian Ardennes and the German Eifel, sit just a few hours south. Here is how to plan the ride.

#touring#ardennes#eifel

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Motorcycle culture

Four Pipes and a Disc Brake: How the Honda CB750 Invented the Superbike

The Mountain and the Myth: Why the Isle of Man TT Endures

The Café Racer: How a Post-War Rebellion Became Motorcycling's Most Enduring Style

Escaping the Flatlands: The Best Motorcycle Roads Within Reach of the Netherlands

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