British Columbia is taking a serious look at how new riders get licensed, and one proposed change is already getting a lot of attention: mandatory protective riding gear for new motorcyclists. In simple terms, BC is moving toward making ATGATT — All The Gear, All The Time — the law for riders in the learner and novice stages.
As part of British Columbia’s proposed updates to the motorcycle licensing system, one idea on the table has riders talking: limiting new riders to motorcycles 700cc or smaller during the learner and novice stages. The goal is safety — but the number itself raises a fair question. Is 700cc actually beginner-friendly, or is that line being drawn too high?
Winter in Canada tests a rider’s patience and their gear cupboard. The roads get crusty, the temps dip, and suddenly we’re all experts at waiting. Here’s a quick, no-nonsense survival guide to get you through the off-season and roll out fast when the thaw hits.
EICMA 2025 wrapped up in Milan with a wave of exciting new motorcycles. From Italian hooligans to compact ADVs and the latest electric tech, the 2026 riding season looks packed with promise.
Here are five bikes we can’t stop talking about — and how likely it is that Canadian riders will see them in dealerships by spring 2026.
We don’t usually launch a brand-new lid in the fall, but the RKT 240 has been such a runaway hit in Canada that we couldn’t wait for spring. Meet the RKT 240-SERIES REACTOR™—a fresh graphic on our best-selling helmet platform, landing just in time for those crisp, golden rides when the bugs are gone and the roads are all yours. If you loved the Solar Flare, this one’s the same recipe of comfort, performance, and value—now turned up visually and available in four new colourways: Red, Red/Yellow, Pink, and Grey. Yes, all four are in stock (for now).
Every year, new motorcycles hit showrooms around the world — and every year, Canadian riders get hit with a dose of FOMO. From retro scramblers to high-tech sport tourers, there’s no shortage of incredible bikes being sold in Europe and Asia that never make it to Canadian dealerships.
When most riders gear up, they think helmet, jacket, gloves… and often stop there. But here’s the truth: motorcycle riding shoes are one of the mostimportant—and most overlooked—pieces of safety gear you can own. Your feet and ankles do way more than just keep you upright; they control braking, shifting, and balance. If they’re injured, you’re not just off the bike—you’re out of commission.
After three rounds of wheel-to-wheel intensity, the final showdown unfolded at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville.The racers had already set the stage—Young, Dumas, Guerin, and Szoke all within shouting distance in the championship. Everything came down to this: one race, everything on the line.
