John Coyle

John Coyle is a longtime auto journalist and editor who contributes to Corvette Forum, Ford Truck Enthusiasts and LS1Tech, among other auto sites.

Is Harley Pushing for Ice Racing in the X Games a Good Idea?

Is Harley Pushing for Ice Racing in the X Games a Good Idea?

I didn’t see the Harley-sponsored exhibition ice racing event at the X Games in Aspen—I was glued to the Rolex 24 at Daytona, but I like the idea of ice racing Harleys in the world’s premier extreme sports competition. Given that the games already feature snowmobile jumping—which looks batshit insane—ice racing would dovetail right in with the rest of the events.

By: | January 30, 2014


What Would You Do With a 2/5 Scale Running Panhead Engine?

What Would You Do With a 2/5 Scale Running Panhead Engine?

Wow—how cool is this! Building a regular engine—from like, you know, engine parts—is tricky enough. But to actually create a scale model from scratch? That’s some seriously next-level shit. Take a look at the amazing creation RonsModelEngines posted on YouTube!

By: | January 29, 2014



How Do You Respond When People Say Riding is “Too Dangerous?”

How Do You Respond When People Say Riding is “Too Dangerous?”

Sometimes it comes from someone who legitimately cares about you. Other times it’s a broadside from a complete stranger, but I’d bet every motorcyclist has heard this phrase more than once: “It’s not you—it’s all of the other idiots on the road I’m worried about.” Honestly? I can’t count the number of times I have.

By: | January 15, 2014


Stone Cold Crazy: Fat Boy in the Snow

Stone Cold Crazy: Fat Boy in the Snow

It’s a comfortable 66 degrees here in the City of Angels, but given that most of the country is in the middle of a “Polar Vortex”, I went looking around on YouTube to see if I could find any videos of any arctic-grade Harley action. This morning, I saw a clip of trikes “drifting” in […] More »

By: | January 7, 2014


Do You Listen to Music While You Ride?

Do You Listen to Music While You Ride?

One of my Dad’s favorite phrases is “terminally stupid,” and since I just got back from spending a bunch of time with the old man over the holidays, it was the first thing that popped into my head when I saw this pic. Obviously, watching a movie while riding a motorcycle is asking for a […] More »

By: | January 6, 2014