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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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The front 3/4 view of an orange-and-blue 2021 Polaris Slingshot R in a parking lot
Trends

How Much Is a 2021 Polaris Slingshot R?

Being essentially the range-topping model, the 2021 Polaris Slingshot R is more expensive than the S and SL trims. But it has more standard features as well as more horsepower and torque. However, depending on what you're after, the R might not be the model for you.
FortNine host Ryan discussing Snell motorcycle helmet standards
2 Wheels

Is the Snell Certification on Motorcycle Helmets Pointless?

Having a Snell sticker on the back of your motorcycle helmet has typically meant that it meets tougher safety criteria than one with only a DOT sticker. But as FortNine explains, newer, more realistic testing regulations may have left Snell's certification bereft of real meaning.