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Castro Raj
Castro Raj, founder of Street Bikers World, combines 15+ years of motorcycle riding with 7+ years of industry writing expertise. A Quora Top Voice, he merges hands-on experience—rooted in a family legacy of biking passion—with technical knowledge from Maritime Logistics studies. Trusted for actionable gear reviews, maintenance guides, and racing insights, he empowers riders to make informed, confident decisions.
Yep, Honda’s Koraidon—a real-life replica of the rideable dragon from Pokémon Scarlet—is the motorcycle equivalent of that high school crush who moved away before prom. It’s there, it’s glorious, and it’s not coming to America. At least, not yet. Let’s unpack why this...
When compared to the Sena 50C and the Forcite MK1S—I can confidently say the iC-R’s Heads-Up Display (HUD) is in a league of its own. It’s not just about flashy tech; it’s about solving real-world problems for riders. Whether dodging traffic in downtown LA or chasing...
In 2025, the dirt bike world has a new MVP, and it doesn’t even have a gas tank. The Stark Varg—a Spanish electric upstart—is beating legacy brands at their own game. It’s winning races, converting pros, and changing the expectations of what a dirt bike can be. How...
That bike? The Stark VARG is an 80HP electric beast that’s flipping the script on what off-roading can be. As someone who’s spent years clinging to the throaty growl of gas-powered bikes, I’ll admit I was skeptical. But after testing the Stark VARG and hearing the...
Your first motorcycle shouldn’t scare you, bankrupt you, or collect dust in a garage because it’s too intimidating. I learned this the hard way when I bought a bulky cruiser as a rookie—it spent more time tipped over at stoplights than on the road. After years of...
Yamaha WR450F 2-Trac—a bike so ahead of its time, it still turns heads 20 years later. Born in 2004 and killed off after just one year, this limited-edition beast isn’t just a motorcycle. It’s a piece of off-road history, a mechanical unicorn, and a collector’s holy...
If you’re torn between Ducati’s Diavel V4 and the all-new 2025 XDiavel V4, you’re not alone. Both bikes are masterclasses in blending brute power with Italian flair, but they cater to wildly different riders. Having spent years navigating twisty backroads and freezing...
No aftermarket hassle, no DIY wiring—just pure, factory-installed warmth. Let’s talk bikes that treat your fingers right. I’ve spent winters cursing numb fingers and fumbling with aftermarket grip kits. Let’s just say I’ve learned the hard way: factory-installed...
The Silent Threat Every Rider Ignores I rode for years without earplugs. Sure, I’d get off the bike after a long highway stretch with that annoying ringing in my ears, but I shrugged it off. “It’s just part of riding,” I told myself. Then I met Jim, a retired Iron...
I loved my 2020 Yamaha R6. That screaming 599cc inline-four engine, the way it hugged corners like Velcro, the adrenaline rush at 14,500 RPM—it wasn’t just a bike. So, when Yamaha announced the 2025 R6 would be track-only, I felt like I’d lost a limb. Yamaha didn’t...