The considerable swing from a stick shift to automatic transition happened for a reason: automatic transmission automobiles were simply easier and sometimes safer to drive. For similar reasons, some ...

Yamaha changed the side-by-side game when it introduced the two-seat YXZ1000R for 2016. Not only did this new pure-sport side-by-side come equipped with the first inline triple-cylinder engine in the ...

QJ Motor's V4-powered cruiser will soon feature an automatic transmission, and purists are surely going to lose their minds.

BMW Motorrad has announced a new Automated Shift Assistant (ASA) technology that operates the clutch and gearbox of a motorcycle to offer a smoother, faster, more precise gear shift. If you’re ...

As most motorcyclists will tell you, one of the hardest things about learning to ride is mastering the shifting of gears. After all, doing so smoothly involves multiple appendages working in concert, ...

Thanks to its quick-shifter and auto blipper bar, I rarely use the clutch lever on my Triumph Street Triple coming to a stop and setting off. But I still use it when the mood strikes, whether it's to ...

Sales are up! The motorcycle industry in America is actually experiencing an upsurge, especially in dirt bikes and side-by-sides. Dirt bike sales are up over 50% for the first six months of 2020, ...

Learning to ride a motorcycle can be a challenging endeavor. You have to learn how to start, steer, and handle your bike safely. But without a doubt, the most difficult aspect is learning how to shift ...

If you've spent more than five minutes on motorcycle social media lately, you've probably seen the comments. Every time a manufacturer announces an automatic transmission, a certain corner of the ...