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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 red-framed Vintage Electric Cafe e-bike
Motorcycles, Bikes & Scooters

Vintage Electric’s E-Bikes Have Retro Style With Modern Speed

It’s now possible to convert classic cars into EVs. And over the last few years, bicycles have also gained electric power, giving rise to the e-bike segment. They’ve become popular enough for motoring companies like Jeep and Triumph to offer them, too. Which makes sense, considering the first motorcycles were basically just bicycles with motors. …
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A blue 2021 Jaguar XF in front of a white building
Sedans

The 2021 Jaguar XF: Add Luxury, Subtract Engines, Price and the Wagon

While its classic models get replicated, Jaguar’s latest cars aren’t always rated highly in testing. For example, the Jaguar XF mid-size sedan, despite offering impressive horsepower, isn’t quite as luxurious as its rivals. Luckily, it’s getting updated for the 2021 model year. Unfortunately, that update comes with some cut options. The Jaguar XF gets updated …
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A silver 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series goes around a racetrack corner
Coupes

The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Is a 720-Hp Road-Legal Racer

If you need a fast Mercedes in your life, you turn to AMG. Once an independent tuner, and now Mercedes-Benz’s performance division, it has an extensive history of tweaking the automaker’s products, starting with the 300SEL 6.3 sedan. But there’s another level beyond ‘just’ the AMG badge: the Black Series. And there’s a new model …
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A blue 2021 Yamaha Ténéré 700 by the desert landscape
Motorcycles, Bikes & Scooters

The 2021 Yamaha Ténéré 700 Is a Cleverly-Designed Affordable Adventure Bike

Getting an off-road-capable motorcycle, even an adventure bike, doesn’t have to be ruinously expensive. There are several affordable models to choose from these days; the Royal Enfield Himalayan, for example, only costs about $5000. And for just under $10k, you can get the 2021 Yamaha Ténéré 700. It doesn’t have all the fanciest ADV motorcycle …
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A blue 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line AWD
Sedans

The AWD 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line Is a Better-Optimized Optima

While the 2020 Optima had plenty to offer, Kia couldn’t afford to keep its mid-size sedan static. So, for 2021, it’s been heavily refreshed and renamed into the Kia K5. While it’s not without its faults, the K5 has the potential to be a big win for the Korean automaker. Especially, as YouTube team The …
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A white 2021 Polestar 2 in front of a body of water
Hybrids & EVs

Every 2021 Polestar 2 Is Being Recalled for Random Shutdowns

After its limited-production hybrid GT, Swedish brand Polestar has fully pivoted to EVs. And its first fully-electric car, the Polestar 2, is a genuine rival to the Tesla Model 3. However, despite its strengths, Polestar’s first production EV now faces a production-wide recall. That’s because it’s leaving some of its owners stranded. The 2021 Polestar …
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Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor ride their Harley-Davidson LiveWires in 'Long Way Up'
Trends

‘Long Way Up’ Makes You Want To Ride Out and Explore

Going off-road on a motorcycle is already intimidating enough for some. Doing it on an electric bike—a pre-production one at that—just seems like ratcheting the difficulty from Hard to Nightmare. But that’s exactly the premise behind the new series Long Way Up, starring known motorcycle fan Ewan McGregor. And after watching the first 4 episodes, …
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A camo-colored 2018 Kawasaki KLR650
Motorcycles, Bikes & Scooters

Is Kawasaki Bringing Back the Legendary KLR650?

Dual sports are some of the best motorcycles for off-roading. They combine the simplicity and capability of dirt bikes with just enough comfort for on-road travel. And one of the best and most iconic models is the Kawasaki KLR650. Unfortunately, it’s been off the market for several years now. But new rumors suggest the Japanese …
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The red-and-mahogany 1952 Ferrari Arno XI hydroplane on its stand
Marine

Meet the Arno XI: Ferrari’s Only Racing Hydroplane Boat

F1-inspired supercars maybe Ferrari’s most iconic vehicles, but the Italian automaker has made more than just. It’s created GTs like the 456, 911-fighting sports cars like the 308 GT4, and even some police cars. However, it’s usually not associated with boats. But, like Lamborghini, Ferrari has dipped its toes into the aquatic world. And its …
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Ewan McGregor on his blue Harley-Davidson LiveWire modified for Long Way Up
Motorcycles, Bikes & Scooters

How Did Ewan McGregor Get Into Motorcycles?

While Jay Leno may be one of the most prominent celebrities with a motorcycle collection, he’s not the only bike fan. Dax Shepard and Ryan Reynolds are both avid riders. Ludacris has an appreciation for Harley-Davidsons. Keanu Reeves loves motorcycles so much, he co-founded his own bike company. And if you’ve ever wanted to overland …
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A red 1966 Honda S600 coupe
Coupes

Bring a Trailer Bargain of the Week: 1966 Honda S600 Coupe

It’s been over 50 years since the first car bearing the Honda badge was sold in the US. That car, the N600, still influences the Japanese automaker’s designs. But it also inspired an immediate successor series of cars. And one of the earliest, the Honda S600, is this week’s Bring a Trailer bargain buy. The …
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A red 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL with its sunroof open
Coupes

Cars and Bids Bargain of the Week: 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL

If you get your timing right, it’s possible to find some real bargains on online auction sites. And if you’re after modern and relatively-modern enthusiast vehicles, Cars and Bids is an excellent resource. We’ve once again scoured the site to find a good deal. And this week’s choice is an often-overlooked Japanese classic, and one …
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A silver tuned BMW M5 Competition next to a tuned purple Nissan GT-R next to a red 2020 Ducati Panigale V4 R
Trends

Can a Ducati Panigale V4 R Out-Speed a 1600-Hp Nissan GT-R and 800-Hp BMW M5?

While it’s no longer quite as cutting-edge as it was, the Nissan R35 GT-R is still an extremely fast car. Especially if, as many have done with its Skyline predecessors, it’s been tuned. But it’s possible to get supercar-like performance in some sedans today—for example, the BMW M5 Competition. However, for a time, motorcycles were …
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A red 2021 Toyota Supra 3.0 next to a black 1994 Toyota Supra Turbo
Coupes

The 2021 Toyota Supra 3.0 Takes on Its Iconic Mk4 Predecessor

Legends often die or fade away—that’s what happened with the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, after all. However, sometimes, they can be reborn, if not always in exactly the same way. Such is the case with the Toyota Supra. As good as the 2021 Supra 3.0 is, people will always compare it to its Fast and Furious-starring …
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A white pre-production 2022 Volkswagen Taos prototype
Crossovers

The 2022 Volkswagen Taos Is a Subcompact ‘SUV’ Made for America

While crossovers and SUVs aren’t the same things, the terms are practically synonymous these days. And both are extremely popular, especially in the US. That’s why Volkswagen, while it’s best-known internationally for hatches like the GTI, offers two SUVs/crossovers here: the Tiguan and the Atlas. But it doesn’t have a subcompact crossover to take on …
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Several 2020 SVE Chevrolet Yenko/SC Camaro Stage I racing around a track
Coupes

SVE’s Yenko Camaro Offers 4-Digit Horsepower for 2021

While the Ford Mustang may out-sell it, the Chevrolet Camaro is arguably the better muscle and sports car. Especially the high-power ZL1 and track-focused ZL1 1LE trims. However, in a purely numerical sense, the stock Shelby GT500 out-guns the Camaro. And that’s before tuners like Shelby American or Roush get involved. Luckily, one New Jersey-based …
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A red 2014 Toyota 4Runner SUV getting crash tested for safety
Trucks & SUVs

Do SUVs’ Designs Let Them Be More Dangerous?

Airbags aren’t the only things bolstering car safety nowadays. Backup cameras have been mandatory for several years now. And advanced driver-assistance features like blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise controls are rapidly becoming common-place. However, as safe as modern passenger cars are, IIHS studies suggest trucks and SUVs continue to demonstrate some worrying safety issues. And …
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A green 2021 Ford Puma ST
Crossovers

Why Is the Ford Puma ST Forbidden Fruit for the US?

With the death of the Fusion, the smallest car Ford offers in the US—apart from the Mustang—is the EcoSport crossover. And it’s not exactly Ford’s strongest offering. However, in Europe, the Blue Oval offers another subcompact crossover: the Puma. And like the Explorer and Edge before it, there’s now a Ford Puma ST available. But …
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