Highside/Lowside - A Motorcycle Podcast S10E01: Exciting New Motorcycles Releasing in 2025!
Mar 28, 2025
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Avoid Using Bike Lanes To Skip Traffic
- Avoid riding in bicycle lanes or shoulders to skip traffic because optics matter and can harm motorcycling's public image.
- Even if victimless, choose lawful, visible-safe behavior to reduce negative perception of riders.
Pulled Over For Cutting To Front Of Line
- Zach told of being pulled over in California after using an empty right-turn lane to get to the front of the line while lane filtering.
- The motor officer cited optics and legality, illustrating how small rule-bending can reflect poorly on all motorcyclists.
Ducati Reined In Power For Usability
- Ducati intentionally reduced power and weight on the Panigale V2 family to make the bikes more usable and accessible.
- Lower peak horsepower improved real-world lap times for fast amateurs and allowed Ducati to offer lighter, more affordable models.