WEAR & TEAR. Pando Moto’s ‘Karl Indigo’ Jeans
May 14, 2017
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Written by Sam Bendall.
Originally Published in Pipeburn
My Pando Moto Karl Indigo jeans smell like the inside of a garbage can at this point. That’s because I’ve been wearing them for almost 4 months straight and they’ve never been washed. I wear them to the market, I wear them on the couch, I wear them in the car, I wear them at the cafe and, w...
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George’s 1981 Suzuki GS1100EX
May 01, 2017
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By Sam Bendall | May 1, 2017
Originally Published for Throttle Roll
When you look at George your first thought might be “total surfer dude”. Contrary to this, he’s a die-hard motorcycle nut who has been racing most of his life. For the past decade, he has been a regular at Willow Springs International Raceway, taking out the title of vintage heav...
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Beach Moto’s Ducati GT1000 Sport Classic
March 13, 2017
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By Sam Bendall | March 13, 2017
Published Originally for Throttle Roll
On a strangely overcast yet humid morning in Southern California, I am sitting outside the Shack Cafe in Playa Vista sipping on a much needed cup of coffee. In the distance, I hear the unmistakable rumble of a Ducati from down the block. Dennis is stopped at the lights. With a...
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The REV’IT! #95 Double Dare - An All Wheel Drive ADV Monster
March 07, 2017
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By Sam Bendall - March 07, 2017 Photography by Sam Bendall, Jonathan Klein, Dylan Patrick and Bob Nybe
Originally Published on Ride Apart
I have worn and tested a lot of different motorcycle gear and the past couple years and I keep coming back to Rev’it as my go-to for adventure and urban gear. From day one it always seemed to fit my massive fra...
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The Best New Motorcycles You Can Buy As A Beginner
February 10, 2017
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Original Article Published for Thrillist
SAM BENDALL/THRILLIST When beginning the deep dive into the world of motorcycling, most people have one question that overrides all others: "What motorcycle should I buy?" It's a good question, albeit a very loaded one. Like so many other things in life, there is no absolute and correct answer, since ther...
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Why Riding A Motorcycle Will Make You A Better Car Driver
December 28, 2016
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Originally published for Thrillist
For many, it's a dream to strap on some gear, hop on a motorcycle, and experience the freedom and rebel spirit of the open road. But it goes without saying that riding a motorcycle is not as easy as driving your Audi. In fact, motorcycles are 38 times more dangerous to operate than cars, and require far more at...
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2016 Honda VFR1200X Ride Review
November 17, 2016
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Originally published for Ride Apart
The Honda VFR1200X has been available in Europe, where it’s known as the Crosstourer, for the past few years but it only made its way to the United States in 2016. While it looks like a big adventure motorcycle, it is classified as a sport touring machine and we found that it is capable of pounding the pavemen...
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Alpinestars Launches Oscar Collection at ARCH Motorcycles
October 28, 2016
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When I get off my motorcycle, the last thing I want to look like is a motorcyclist. The only physical object that should inform others that I am riding a bike is the helmet I am carrying. Otherwise, I want to be able to walk into a bar, attend a meeting, or go out on a date, and be perfectly comfortable and looking fresh and fashionable in my threa...
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Generations Video for the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride
September 30, 2016
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Some of the best things in life are passed down from father to son. For me, one of the greatest gifts I was given from my father was my love for motorcycles.
However, all that can be taken away if one neglects their health. For this reason, it's important that men get checked for prostate cancer. Second to heart disease, Prostate cancer is the sec...
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Flat Tracker Done Right - Mike Zehner's Triumph Bonneville by Mule Motorcycles
August 05, 2016
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There is no shortage of custom Triumph Bonneville builds out there in the world but Mike Zehner’s flat track inspired bike by Richard Pollack of Mule Motorcycles is simply too good not to showcase.
In its stock form, the Triumph Bonneville is a bit of a pig. It’s a beautiful bike but it lacks the power and handling of a performance motorcycle. Gra...
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The Woodsman Makes Me Want to Get Lost In The Woods
August 04, 2016
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Based out in San Jose, California, Blood Brothers Inc. is a small motorcycle company known for their military ammo box mounts for Triumph modern classics just released their first motorcycle build. A swank looking forest hopping machine called “The Woodsman. “
The motorcycle’s new owner (Marcus) made the bold choice to cash-out from the tech world...
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Out Shooting The 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang for Automobile Magazine
July 26, 2016
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"Hey, what are you doing on Saturday?" Asked my friend, Jonathon Klein.
"Nothing of note," was my response. "Probably going for a ride or doing a little writing."
We're doing a video with a track designed American muscle car and I am going to see if I can make my dad puke for his 6oth birthday. Do you want to come shoot this craziness?
"Yeah, I'...
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Ducati Globetrotter 90 Project: The Final Seven Riders
June 27, 2016
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It’s official! I have been chosen by Ducati as one of their adventure riders in the Globetrotter 90 Project. Myself and six other riders (all of us are below) will rally around the world utilizing one Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro in celebration of Ducati’s 90th anniversary.
Not only am I truly honored to have been chosen after proving my abili...
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The Ducati Globetrotter 90 Boot Camp
June 17, 2016
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We all have bucket lists. Places we wish to travel or things we want to do in life before we pass on. High on my own list was a trip to italy. I envisioned myself simply enjoying delicious food, drinking wine, and taking in the countryside via motorcycle or scooter. Nothing major. Last week I got that chance---if only for a day---and it nothing sho...
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2016 MV Agusta Brutale 800 Review
February 02, 2016
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I'm currently writing this article from seat 14c in economy class somewhere over the Atlantic. I lucked out and my tall ass got a full row to myself for the longest portion of the trip. Destination: the lovely Spanish city of Marbella, right along the Mediterranean Sea, for the MV Agusta Brutale 800 World Press Launch. I'm killing the 15 hour fligh...
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