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.
Up until 2014, you could get a Porsche Cayenne with a manual transmission. And now, one of these stick-shift Cayennes, a 2012 model, is available on Cars & Bids at a truly affordable price.
The 2012 Maserati GranTurismo MC currently listed on Bring a Trailer isn't just an affordable exotic. It's also a luxurious, sporty GT with genuine Ferrari heritage--and it's more reliable than you might think.
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.
The C4 Corvette ZR1, or ZR-1 rather, burst onto the scene in 1990 with Lotus engineering in its unique V8 and adaptive suspension. And while it was extremely expensive for a Corvette, it embarrassed more expensive supercars--and become one in the process.
The BMW Concept XM is drawing as much ire as it is appreciation. But whether you like how the second-ever stand-alone M Division car looks or not, the plug-in hybrid SUV definitely doesn't look boring. And that might be the key to understanding it.
After several years of teasing and development, renowned Italian brand Bimota has finally revealed the production version of its second model made under Kawasaki ownership: the Ninja 1000SX-powered, carbon-fiber-bodied, aluminum-and-steel-chassis KB4 and KB4 RC.
Earlier this year, Indian gave Brat Style founder Go Takamine a 2022 Super Chief Limited to customize. He's finished turning it into a brass-, chrome-, and blacked-out hardtail bobber-style build for 'Mad Max: Fury Road' star Nicholas Hoult.
It looks and sounds like a classic motorcycle, and even has a carbureted engine, but the Janus Halcyon 250 is a modern, hand-assembled bike. However, its vintage style is more than skin-deep: the Halcyon 250 is a simple, fun throwback to the classic days that's accessible to all riders.
On paper, the 2022 Suzuki Katana doesn't seem that much different than the current model. But under its newly-styled skin, it packs a revised powertrain and more technology, which should add up to a sharper riding experience.
Bristol, Indiana-based Skinny Guy Campers offers a truck bed camper in multiple lengths designed to fit atop practically any pickup truck available in North America. And not only does it leave your bed accessible and its storage intact, but these campers have some welcome features.
It hasn't appeared officially in the US before, but the Honda Hornet nameplate has a significant history and following around the world. And at EICMA 2021, Honda revealed a streetfighter-style concept bike bearing that Hornet name. Here's what we know about it so far.
If you're not interested in riding on paved roads at all, there's a cornucopia of non-street-legal 4-stroke dirt bikes on the market these days. This guide describes the best 250cc, 350cc, and 450cc models, as well as some alternative choices--including some electric options.
At least in the powertrain department, the 2021 Trail 125 is the closest thing to an off-road-going Honda Super Cub C125. At least until custom motorcycle shop MAAN Motocicli Audaci made its lifted 125X. But several other shops have also given the Trail 125 a few worthy upgrades.
Decades after the Lucky Strike Cagiva Elefants conquered the Paris-Dakar, MV Agusta is releasing some homages in the form of its first adventure bikes: the Lucky Explorer 5.5 and 9.5. And while the 5.5 has a Chinese-developed engine, rather than the 9.5's triple, both should have the makings of solid ADVs.
In honor of the RS 660's MotoAmerica successes in 2021, Aprilia is giving its middleweight sportbike a limited-edition celebratory 2022 trim. And for those who want a commuter-friendly bike that can hang on the track, the naked Aprilia Tuono 660 now has a sharper, lighter Factory Edition for 2022.
The iconic original Honda CBR900RR Fireblade broke the sportbike mold back in 1992. And now, for its 30th birthday, the modern version, the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and Fireblade SP, are getting some welcome updates and a special-edition livery.
If you've ever wanted to own a tastefully-restored and upgraded 1969 Pontiac GTO, Omaze is putting one up for raffle right now. And all proceeds go to benefit MusiCares to support musicians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2021 Honda Trail 125 ABS and its vintage predecessor, the CT90, might be great entry-level off-roaders, but they're not exactly touring adventure bikes. And yet, with some willpower and prep-work, RevZilla's Common Tread team showed that they can tackle even the extremes of Alaska's wilderness.
First-gen Acura NSXs are going up in value, but seeing a $200,000-plus example is still unusual. And yet, despite not being a special-edition model, a 2005 Acura NSX-T just sold on Bring a Trailer for $245,000.
A live Mecum car auction is not just a car show. Even if you don't bid on anything, you can chat with fellow enthusiasts, check out a wide variety of vehicles, and most importantly, touch them.