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Lance Oliver

@theridesofar.com

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Writer, rider, usually combining the two. Managing Editor at Common Tread (RevZilla, Cycle Gear, J&P Cycles). Expect motorcycle stuff, random observations, maybe a cat photo. www.revzilla.com/common-tread www.theridesofar.com www.coffeericeandbeans.com

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David Emmett @motomatters.com · 6h

Why is Jorge Martin the favourite to win the 2026 title? Maybe because of this One Weird Trick he has mastered. Val Khorounzhiy takes a deeply nerdy but very satisfying dive into why Martin has the upper hand motomatters.com/analysis/202...

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By The Numbers: Jorge Martin's Most Dangerous Weapon In The 2026 Title Fight | MotoMatters.com | Kropotkin Thinks

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 6h

After a seven-year hiatus, Still Split'n Lanes, a community-focused #motorcycle show at the Brooklyn Bowl in New York City, is reborn. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

The Still Split'n Lanes motorcycle show comes back to life in Brooklyn - RevZilla

The Still Split'n Lanes show returns after a hiatus in the unique Brooklyn Bowl facility in New York, featuring custom and classic motorcycles.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 19h

At last, riders in the U.S. have their chance to buy a BMW M 1000 RR Isle of Man TT edition. If $50,000 for an M 1000 RR sounds steep, just remember: It has IOM curves painted on the fairing. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

1 of 115: Pre-orders (finally) open for $50,000 BMW M 1000 RR Isle of Man TT - RevZilla

Announced months ago, BMW is now taking pre-orders from U.S. customers for its highly limited M 1000 RR Isle of Man TT special edition.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 29/09/2026

The small-sport-bike segment in the U.S. #motorcycle market has been dominated for years by the Kawasaki Ninja 500 and its predecessors. But now that Honda has cut the price on its CBR500R, it's time for a fresh side-by-side comparison. Details in my review. #motosky theridesofar.com/2026/08/kawa...

Red Honda CBR500R with blue and white accents parked alongside a green Kawasaki Ninja 500 with white and yellow accents in front of a split rail fence and trees

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 29/09/2026

KTM adds a windscreen and more fuel capacity to its 690 platform and introduces the 690 Rally. Fresh from testing the 690 Enduro, Common Tread's Zack Courts rides the Rally in Greece to see if it's an ADV bike, a big dirt bike, or what. #motorcycle reviews; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

2027 KTM 690 Rally first ride review - RevZilla

KTM adds fuel capacity and a windscreen to its 690 platform. The name says "Rally" but the nature of the motorcycle says "adventure-tourer."

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 28/09/2026

A year ago, Bobby Fong let the MotoAmerica Superbike title slip away on the last day of the season with two crashes. This year, he dominated on a stormy, disrupted weekend of racing to get redemption. See the story at Common Tread. #motorcycle news; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

Fong dominates a stormy weekend to win MotoAmerica Superbike title - RevZilla

A nor'easter disrupted the final weekend of MotoAmerica Quad Lock Superbike racing, but nothing could deny Bobby Fong his first Superbike championship.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 27/09/2026

Former MXGP champ Jorge Prado gets his first championship in the U.S., withstanding the pressure from Haiden Deegan to win the SuperMotocross Playoffs. #motosky; #motorcycle news and reviews at Common Tread www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

Prado wins SMX championship (but don't forget Roczen and Lawrence) - RevZilla

Former MXGP champion Jorge Prado gets his first championship in the U.S. in style by winning the final moto of the season.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 26/09/2026

I've now written a couple of reviews of the new Suzuki SV-7GX, based on my few days of test riding the new middleweight sport-touring #motorcycle in Southern California. Click the link for details. #motosky theridesofar.com/2026/09/suzu...

riding the blue and white SV-7GX through a curve in Balboa Park in San Diego

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 24/09/2026

The two major U.S. #motorcycle championships will be decided this weekend. Get up to speed with our preview at Common Tread. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

Two championships to be decided this weekend after unpredictable seasons - RevZilla

The SuperMotocross and Superbike championships will be decided in final rounds this weekend after seasons that did not play out as expected.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 23/09/2026

As it celebrates turning 105 years old, Moto Guzzi has a striking new museum, a modern new factory, and is looking to the future, not resting on its past. #motorcycle news and reviews at Common Tread; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

At age 105, Moto Guzzi has a modern new home on historical ground - RevZilla

As Moto Guzzi celebrates 105 years, it embraces change with a modern new factory and a uniquely styled museum in its historical setting of Mandello del Lario.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 22/09/2026

Harley-Davidson took its Heritage Classic model and stripped off everything that wasn't absolutely essential, painted it all black, and called it the Deadwood. See Dustin's review today at Common Tread. #motorcycle news and reviews; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

2026 Harley-Davidson Deadwood review: A Heritage distilled - RevZilla

The Harley-Davidson Deadwood is a stripped-down version of the Heritage Softail, which makes it the quintessential cruiser motorcycle in all black.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 19/09/2026

Riders have been clamoring for Stark Future to make a street-legal version of its VARG electric off-road #motorcycle. Now, at Common Tread, we have a first test of the dual-sport VARG EX. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

Stark VARG EX first ride: Ready for an 80-horsepower, 265-pound dual-sport? - RevZilla

Stark Future expands from its off-road-racing origins into street-legal motorcycles with the light and powerful dual-sport VARG EX.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 19/09/2026

I'm currently testing a 2027 Suzuki SV-7GX, a new model that's interesting for its versatility, affordability, and for carrying on Suzuki's popular 650 cc V-twin. If you have questions you want to see addressed in my review, let me know below. #motorcycle news and reviews; #motosky

Blue and white Suzuki SV-7GX motorcycle parked at an overlook above Lake Henshaw in southern California with a curving mountain road in the background.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 16/09/2026

If you were among those who wondered why Suzuki would price its 5-speed, single-cylinder DR-Z4S higher than its new SV-7GX V-twin sport-tourer, you weren't alone. Suzuki has responded to the online chatter about its prices. #motorcycle news at Common Tread; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

Suzuki cuts prices on 2027 DR-Z4S, DR-Z4SM, and GSX street models - RevZilla

When Suzuki revised its dual-sport and supermoto models, too much attention went to the price instead of the features. Now the company is correcting course.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 15/09/2026

Today at Common Tread, it's time for our monthly look at some of the best custom #motorcycle builds from around the world. Fancy a scrambler? Or maybe a 180-horsepower, 342-pound hooligan bike? #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

September custom roundup: Two scramblers and a radical hooligan - RevZilla

This month's look at some of the best custom motorcycles being built around the world includes two scramblers and a handbuilt hooligan performance bike.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 14/09/2026

Small #motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta issues a statement about the rumors swirling around its financial situation and efforts to find new investment. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

Financial strain and restructuring woes: MV Agusta issues statement on its future - RevZilla

The small Italian motorcycle manufacturer addresses rumors of a production shutdown and talks about its efforts to find new investment.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 11/09/2026

The older we get, the more we tend to resist change, and for those of us who ride that means we're often skeptical about the new technology on the #motorcycle we ride. But sometimes that tech can keep us riding longer, more comfortably, and happier. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

What if new motorcycle tech can keep you in the saddle? - RevZilla

As we age, we get resistant to change, motorcycle riders included. But what if the new tech features on our motorcycles help us keep riding longer?

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 09/09/2026

Just days after our review of the KTM 690 Enduro R at Common Tread, KTM unveils the 690 Rally, which really adds just a few tweaks to the formula, still blurring the lines between dual-sport and adventure-touring #motorcycle. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

2027 KTM 690 Rally first look: Travel-ready dual-sport or lightweight ADV? - RevZilla

KTM's big dual-sport thumper gets a few changes, including fuel capacity and wind protection, to edge it closer to adventure-touring duty.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 08/09/2026

How many thousand-mile days in a row could you do on your #motorcycle? #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

201,901 miles in 365 days: How Patrick Cornell set four world records - RevZilla

A 60-year-old Navy veteran rode his Indian Pursuit motorcycle more than 200,000 miles in a year, setting records and raising funds for medical research.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 07/09/2026

The latest Highside/Lowside #motorcycle podcast is out and it takes on a topic that's increasingly controversial in the U.S.: those electric two-wheelers that blur the lines between bikes and motorcycles. Will they ultimately be good or bad for motorcycling? #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

Highside/Lowside podcast: Electric two-wheelers, the good, bad, confusing, and controversial - RevZilla

The podcast looks at the popular new electric two-wheelers that are generating controversy and getting some kids hurt, but could have a positive side, too.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 04/09/2026

This is just one example. But as someone who posts article links here to spread awareness of the work we do, I'm baffled that communications professionals think that the best use of the very limited space on a post is to tell us the same thing three times. Three chances to hook a reader, two wasted.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 04/09/2026

Four days at Get On! Adventure Fest, riding everything from single-track trails to Interstate 80, made for a great test of the KTM 690 Enduro R. See Zack Courts' review of the orange thumper today at Common Tread. #motosky; #motorcycle news and reviews www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

Four adventurous days on the 2026 KTM 690 Enduro R - RevZilla

Testing KTM's 690 Enduro R on paved and unpaved roads and dirt trails at Get On! Adventure Fest in South Dakota.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 03/09/2026

Motorcycles are one of the items specifically listed in the retaliatory tariffs of 50% that Canada imposed in response to new U.S. tariffs. The reason may have nothing to do with motorcycles. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

Motorcycles targeted by Canada's retaliatory tariffs, again - RevZilla

Tariffs on U.S.-built motorcycles imported to Canada will increase to 50% from 25% as the country tries to put political pressure on the U.S.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 01/09/2026

Triumph invited #motorcycle shops from seven countries to build a custom Scrambler for the Triumph Originals competition. Starting today, you can vote on which one you think should win. See them today at Common Tread. (Note: I think one is an abomination.) #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

Seven custom Scramblers compete in Triumph Originals and you can vote for the winner - RevZilla

The Triumph Originals competition pits seven custom motorcycle builders from around the world in a contest to build a unique Scrambler.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 31/08/2026

MIC surveys show many young riders still prefer a sport bike but they need one that's affordable to buy, operate, and insure. The Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Honda CBR500R are both good options -- but with slightly different personalities. See my comparison. #motosky theridesofar.com/2026/08/kawa...

Rider going through a curve on the red Honda CBR500R with blue and white accents

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 31/08/2026

The Gixxer name was once synonymous with liter-class race-replica #motorcycle performance. But the Gixxer thou is closer to dated than cutting edge. Does that make it irrelevant? Today at Common Tread, Dustin takes a test ride on the new GSX-R1000RS #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

2027 Suzuki GSX-R1000RS review: Is the simplest of superbikes still relevant? - RevZilla

Suzuki's flagship liter-class sport bike gets some updates for the 2027 model year, bringing it into compliance with global emissions standards.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 30/08/2026

After three years in the Berkshires, I'm still hitting some of the local events for the first time. Today: North Adams Motorama. Bigger than I expected. This photo shows just a part of the cars on display at the show, which fills downtown.

crowds walking past antique cars parked on Main Street in North Adams, Mass., with a cinema marquee reading "Motorama"

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 30/08/2026

We got together five different approaches to eliminating the need to use a manual clutch on a #motorcycle and tested them back to back. The winners and losers were clear. (And some riders dislike them all.) See the full story and the video at Common Tread. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

Automatic motorcycle shootout: DCT vs. E-Clutch vs. ASA vs. AMT - RevZilla

We test five different motorcycles with various systems that relieve the rider of the need to use a manual clutch. Which one (if any) is right for you?

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 27/08/2026

The Kawasaki Ninja 500 has ruled the small-sport-bike segment in the U.S. #motorcycle market. Honda has now cut the price of its well equipped CBR500R by $1,000 to take on the Ninja. Which one should you buy? See my comparison test. #motosky theridesofar.com/2026/08/kawa...

Red Honda CBR500R with blue and white accents parked beside a green Kawasaki Ninja 500 with white and yellow accents in front of a split-rail fence and greenery

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 26/08/2026

David recently commented here that he wasn't knowledgeable about motocross. But he went to a MXGP round and, typically, came away with an interesting insight.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 26/08/2026

Today at Common Tread, a true #motorcycle story with a twist ending you never saw coming. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

A deer totaled my new BMW... and maybe saved me - RevZilla

I accidentally signed up for the wrong rally, then a deer caused me to crash. That series of events led to a potentially life-saving discovery.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 25/08/2026

The City of Brotherly Love strikes again. This scrap was all that was left after someone literally ripped off my #motorcycle plate in Philadelphia last night. Probably already on a stolen bike being used to flee a convenience store robbery.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 24/08/2026

A #motorcycle pays off in fun and experiences, but is one ever a good investment from a financial perspective? Almost never. In the latest Highside/Lowside podcast, Iconic Motorbike Auctions co-founder Abhi joins the hosts to discuss the exceptions. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

Highside/Lowside podcast: Motorcycle investments you should have made - RevZilla

Buying a motorcycle as an investment is almost always a losing proposition. But there are exceptions. This podcast discusses some of those.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 22/08/2026

Hardly any U.S. print #motorcycle magazines remain and I fear one of them, Roadracing World, is running on fumes. Today I received the June issue containing a report on the Road Atlanta MotoAmerica round I attended in April. You could've read my report April 20 or theirs now. I'm sad, not gloating.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 21/08/2026

He'd always wanted to ride a motorcycle, but a childhood disability seemed to rule out the possibility. But 56 years to the day after his disability, he got his #motorcycle license and hasn't looked back. See Bob's story today at Common Tread. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

Learning to ride 56 years after a disability - RevZilla

A childhood disability made Bob Berrettini think he'd never fulfill his dream of riding a motorcycle. But more than half a century later, he beat the challenge.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 20/08/2026

LiveWire again cuts the price of its flagship electric #motorcycle, the ONE. It now costs about half of the original price from six years ago. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

The costs of early adoption: LiveWire cuts the price of the ONE again - RevZilla

LiveWire's flagship electric motorcycle now lists for half what it cost when it was first introduced. Electric motorcycle depreciation is a real phenomenon.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 19/08/2026

It's understandable if you never noticed they were gone, but Bimota is now back in business in the U.S., selling its limited line of exclusive motorcycles. #motorcycle news and reviews at Common Tread; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

Bimota returns to the U.S. with limited-production lineup - RevZilla

After a gap of a year and a half, you can now once again buy a new Bimota in the United States. If you can afford one, that is.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 17/08/2026

Would you like a KTM 890 Adventure but you don't like the company's subscription approach to options? Or you don't like the price? Or maybe you just don't like orange? CFMOTO has an alternative for you. #motosky; #motorcycle news and reviews at Common Tread www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

2027 CFMOTO Ibex 950 first look: The 890 Adventure’s cheaper Chinese cousin - RevZilla

The Ibex 950 is CFMOTO's largest motorcycle in its U.S. lineup. Related to the KTM 890 Adventure, the Ibex offers more features for less money.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 16/08/2026

Spoiler alert: In mixed conditions at VIR, experience rules as 51-year-old Josh Hayes gets his 90th career AMA pro road racing win by 26 seconds over the field! 🫡 Respect. #motosky

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 16/08/2026

Weekend #motorcycle reading from the archives: The average age of motorcyclists in the United States keeps creeping higher, as young people are less interested. It makes for a stagnant industry. #motosky theridesofar.com/2023/12/moto...

A smiling gray-haired couple riding a large Harley-Davidson motorcycle in a parade of motorcycles at an event marking the company's anniversary

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 14/08/2026

The Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid has been available in Europe for four years while the U.S. has been limited to the base Ténéré. Now it's coming stateside, and today at Common Tread Dustin gets a first test ride. Is it worth the wait? #motosky #motorcycle reviews www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

2026 Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid first ride: Worth the wait? - RevZilla

The upspec version of Yamaha's popular Ténéré 700 middleweight adventure-touring motorcycle finally arrives in the U.S. market, ready for off-road duty.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 13/08/2026

Some thoughts on #motorcycle gear from a physical therapist who just broke his leg in the Biltwell 100. In other words, a view informed from a couple of different angles. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

A physical therapist, a broken leg, and a lesson about gear - RevZilla

As a medical professional I've seen many injuries. My own, from a crash in the Biltwell 100, taught me a lesson about motorcycle gear.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 12/08/2026

All six living premier-class motorcycle Grand Prix champions will be together at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion this weekend. These six put U.S. riders firmly at the top of the sport in the late 20th century with 14 titles in 23 years. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

Six world champs in one place this weekend at Laguna Seca - RevZilla

All six living premier-class grand prix motorcycle world champions will be in one place at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion this week.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 11/08/2026

Today at Common Tread, it's time for our monthly look at some of the best custom motorcycles being built around the world. This time: a handcrafted supercharged thumper, a glow-in-the-dark hyperbike you can buy, and the Popcycle. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

August custom roundup: A prize-winning thumper, "Tron"-esque hyperbike, and the Popcycle - RevZilla

Our monthly look at some of the best custom motorcycles from around the world. This month, three very different builds from Thailand, Germany, and the UK.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 10/08/2026

The Highside/Lowside #motorcycle podcast is back for season 12 and in episode one your hosts Spurgeon and Zack look at some of the stranger organized (or somewhat organized) rides you can do, from camping in the snow to riding Honda Monkeys across Mongolia. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

Highside/Lowside podcast: Strange motorcycle rides you can do - RevZilla

This episode of the Highside/Lowside motorcycle podcast highlights some of the stranger organized motorcycle rides taking place.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 07/08/2026

At Common Tread we've already reviewed the retro BMW R 12 G/S, but some things you don't learn about a #motorcycle until you've put more miles on it. Contributor Greg Shamieh took it to the woods and has some second opinions. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

What I learned from 500 off-road miles on the BMW R 12 G/S - RevZilla

A multi-day trip on the PA Wilds BDR-X reveals details about the BMW R 12 G/S that a short test ride can't. Like the issue of Yips!

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 06/08/2026

These riders were chosen for their leadership and contributions to motorcycling, not the number of followers they have on social media. Check out their stories.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 05/08/2026

Hundreds of motorcycles and snowmobiles are being auctioned off in Wisconsin to recover some of the money investors lost to a Ponzi scheme. Someone paid $37,500 for a replica of the Capt. America chopper from Easy Rider?! #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

Someone bought a Capt. America chopper replica at the strangest auction we've seen in a while - RevZilla

A Wisconsin man who pleaded guilty to a Ponzi scheme amassed a huge collection of motorcycles and snowmobiles. Some were auctioned off yesterday.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 04/08/2026

Maybe you've seen some of the "Bikes that made me" stories at Common Tread, where writers talk about a #motorcycle that was important in their past. Well, this is a different story. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

The bike that broke me: The cursed Connie - RevZilla

The story of the bike that broke me. Eight years after I bought it for $500, I sold it without every putting any miles on it. Just lots of work into it.

Lance Oliver @theridesofar.com · 31/07/2026

Today at Common Tread, Dustin reviews the BMW R 1300 R with the ASA automatic transmission. He likes the #motorcycle, but finds that ASA is an awkward fit with the roadster version of BMW's boxer. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...

2026 BMW R 1300 R ASA review: Convenience at cost of control - RevZilla

BMW's automatic transmission is less of a good fit on the R 1300 R roadster model. Using fully automatic mode changes the riding experience.