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Matthew Skwarczek

Matthew Skwarczek started blogging in 2015 and focuses his writing on motorcycles and engineering science. A graduate of Northwestern University, where he earned his Master’s in Chemical Engineering, Matthew served as an applications engineer for BASF before joining MotorBiscuit in 2019.

In Matthew’s words, the visceral nature of riding requires you to be in the moment. Combined with his fascination in the analytics surrounding the building and designing of cars and bikes, both modern and classic, you’ll find his voice blends functionality and phenomena. He rides motorcycles and bicycles often, photographing them as well.

Matthew has contributed to Oppositelock and is now an alumnus. He plays Dungeons & Dragons and reads sci-fi and fantasy in his spare time, and appreciates the works of Peter Egan, Sam Smith, Brandon Sanderson, and Alex Goy.

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A 2012 Triumph Street Triple R motorcycle covered in winter storage
2 Wheels

What Do You Really Need to Winterize a Motorcycle?

Unless you live somewhere where the cold doesn't bother you or have enough warm gear, winter means putting your motorcycle into storage. But while winterizing your motorcycle might seem complicated, there are only a few absolute necessities.
A blue custom 1974 Honda CB550 cafe racer at IMS Outdoors Chicago 2021
2 Wheels

Bring a Trailer Bargain of the Week: 1978 Honda CB550 Cafe Racer

Often overlooked compared to the CB750, the Honda CB550 is arguably the better-balanced and better-handling motorcycle. It also makes a great candidate for cafe racer builds. And if you want a classic cafe racer that won't break your budget, the 1978 CB550 currently listed on Bring a Trailer is worth looking into.
A modified yellow-and-black 2004 Pontiac GTO on a street
Coupes

Cars & Bids Bargain of the Week: 2004 Pontiac GTO Manual

The 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO didn't look quite like the iconic classic. But with a 350- and later 400-hp V8, the modern Australian-built muscle car could outrun any vintage GTO. And examples are still affordable--case in point, this tastefully-modified 2004 GTO with a manual on Cars & Bids.
A blue 2022 Polaris Slingshot R next to a white 2022 SL next to an accessorized red 2022 S in front of an Airstream trailer
News

2022 Polaris Slingshot Stops as Well as It Shows and Goes

The three-wheeled Polaris Slingshot gets a host of new accessories for 2022, including a new hood, top, and Brembo brakes. And the Slingshot SLR trim returns for 2022 in-between the SL and R, offering the latter's extra performance with the former's comfort features.
A black 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 in a forest parking lot
Crossovers

2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 Review, Pricing, and Specs

It's not the most extreme AMG SUV, but that's precisely what makes the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 so appealing. It's faster and sharper than the GLB 250 without being any less practical or less comfortable during commuting. The only problem is how much it costs with options.
A white-and-gold pre-production 2021 Janus Halcyon 450 on a rainy forest path
2 Wheels

Janus Halcyon 450: Vintage Soul Meets Modern Motorcycle Spirit

Janus owners wanted a motorcycle that looked vintage but had enough power to make highway riding easy. But the Janus Halcyon 450 isn't just a bigger, fuel-injected Halcyon 250. With features inspired by the likes of Vincent, it's a modern, beginner-friendly, hand-built motorcycle that channels a vintage spirit.
A green-and-silver 2022 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello parked on a curving road
2 Wheels

The 2022 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello Is Ready to Tour the Road

After briefly teasing its developments, Moto Guzzi has released more details about its upcoming touring motorcycle, the 2022 V100 Mandello. And besides showing off the brand's first-ever liquid-cooled V-twin, the V100 Mandello also has a world-first motorcycle feature: active aero.