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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.
$77K for a three-wheeled motorcycle sounds insane. That’s enough to buy two Harley-Davidson Freewheelers and still have cash left for a weekend at Sturgis. But after spending weeks digging into the 2025 Boss Hoss Dragon LS3—and talking to owners who’ve strapped...
Every 14 minutes, a motorcyclist is injured in the U.S.—and Orland Park just became the latest hotspot. On April 13th, 2025, 18-year-old Mamoun Hakim lost his life in a devastating motorcycle crash at 94th Avenue and 151st Street, a collision that’s sparked urgent...
You’re ripping through your backyard at 28 MPH on a dirt bike so quiet, your neighbors won’t even glance up from their morning coffee. That’s the promise of the EGO Power+ Mini Bike, the latest toy from a brand better known for lawn-mowers than motorcycles. But after...
If you’ve ever spent a day carving backroads, you know two things: nothing beats the freedom of the open road, and nothing caps it off better than a drink that’s as bold as your bike. As a motorcyclist who’s logged miles from Sturgis to Daytona—and mixed more than a...
If you’ve ever watched Top Gun—and let’s be honest, who hasn’t?—you’ll never forget the roar of F-14 Tomcats, Kenny Loggins “Danger Zone,” and Maverick’s sleek black-and-red Kawasaki GPZ900R. But how did this machine become as iconic as Tom Cruise’s aviators? Let’s...
The Underdog's Bold Claim I'll never forget the first time I twisted the throttle on Beta's 2025 480 RR X-Pro. The Italian machine surged forward with a smooth, almost velvety power delivery, effortlessly clawing up a rocky Colorado trail. But the question lingered:...
As a rider who's test-ridden dozens of bikes, I've seen the blue dot obsession firsthand. These tiny retro inserts are everywhere in custom garages and Instagram feeds, even though they're banned in most states. Let's unpack why this risky trend keeps roaring back—and...
The Polaris Slingshot looks like a mutant motorcycle-car hybrid, but here’s why your driver’s license works in most states. Back in 2014, Polaris dropped this three-wheeled beast with a steering wheel, bucket seats, and foot pedals—none of which scream “motorcycle.”...
What happens when two Italian legends—Lamborghini’s rage-filled supercars and Ducati’s track-dominating bikes—collide? You get the 2026 Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini, a motorcycle so exclusive, so dripping in carbon fiber, that it makes your neighbor’s Hayabusa look...
Picture this: You’re cruising down a backroad, wind in your face, when suddenly your bike sputters. No warning, no logic—just gremlins. At least, that’s what we riders call the unseen forces that haunt our rides. For decades, bikers have fought back with a tiny...