Skip to main content
MotorBiscuit Staff Writer, Producer - Sedans & CoupesMore articles: Sedans

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.

2,381 posts From Author
Motorcycle riders in Malaysia wait at a red light

Can You Legally Run Long Red Lights on a Motorcycle?

Traffic light sensors don't always see motorcycles, which can make red lights last a long time. However, in some areas, and in certain circumstances, riders can get around this by legally running red lights.
A silver-and-blue Indian Silver Arrow outboard boat motor on its stand

Indian–Yes, That Indian–Once Made Outboard Boat Motors

During the Great Depression, Indian tried to diversify beyond motorcycles to stay afloat. And while these attempts were ultimately fruitless, it does mean you can find genuine Indian outboard boat motors like the Silver Arrow.
The rear 3/4 view of the No. 59 1976 BMW 3.0 CSL Batmobile next to the No. 26 1975 BMW 3.0 CSL Batmobile

The BMW 3.0 CSL Batmobile Was so Aero It Was Illegal

The BMW 3.0 CSL 'Batmobile' helped establish the reputation of BMW and M Division as a whole thanks to its lightweight design and prominent aero package. Unfortunately, its rear wing was technically illegal in Germany at the time.