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Some people know squids as Cephalopods that are consumed as calamari, to others squids are a careless motorcycle riders. Real life squids are known to have short lifespans and for this reason experienced motorcyclist refer to careless riders as squids. let...

Residents of the bay area tend to be a little spoiled, but in a good way. The bay area is known for it's outstanding food, diversity of cultures, great weather (here commuting on a motorcycle is an actual possibility), and...

The charging system is one of the most important factors in keeping a motorcycle running. Not only does it provide the electricity to operate our accessories but it also provides the spark required for the combustion process. Bottom line a...

How many times has it happened that we set out to a bright and sunny morning only to encounter this later in the day. As the holidays are approaching so is the cold, wet weather. Riding through the rain can...

If you're considering investing in a motorcycle to get around but are unsure what to get, may we suggest the Honda CB500F. The sleek naked design offers great performance while accenting it's aggressive style. Weighing in at a light 414Lbs...

  1946 marks the first year production of Honda motorcycles by Soichiro Honda. WWII had just ended previously in 1945 and a war-devastated Japan needed an answer to the high demand for cheap transportation. Soichiro spent the next three years...

As a manufacturer, Triumph, most recently claimed the unofficial title of producing the most balanced 3 cylinder sports bike on the market. Competition is nipping at their heels with the closest competitor being the Yamaha FZ-09. Nevertheless, triumph seems to...

The freeway can be an intimidating place for most beginner riders. Here at AK Motors , we highly value our customer's safety; so we’ve put together a list of tips for safe riding on the freeway! On-ramps are highly dangerous...

Yamaha launched the YZF-R1 in 98' to create a small engine by doing a "stacked gearbox" design which was considered revolutionary at the time.  The R1 hardly needs an introduction, its dual front ram air intakes and under-tail dual exhaust...

Kawasaki has been a steadfast builder for smaller motorcycles that are aimed at beginner riders. Many motorcycle outlets, online, have been praising the Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS model as one of the best beginner motorcycles out there. The GP inspired clutch...