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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 black-and-red 2020 Polaris Slingshot R in front of a palm-tree-lined marina
Trends

Does the 3-Wheeled 2020 Polaris Slingshot Deliver the Motorcycle Experience?

The fear of losing your balance is just one reason many stay away from motorcycles. Another is that, as on a bicycle, there aren’t any airbags or crash structures between you and oncoming traffic. Polaris, the company behind several UTVs and the reborn Indian brand, has something which seemingly addresses both issues: the Slingshot. But …
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Twisted Automotive's electric Land Rover Defender restomod painted in Malibu Yellow against an orange background
Trucks & SUVs

There’s an Electric Land Rover Defender Made Just for the US

Classic off-road SUVs like the Land Rover Defender may have honest, rough-and-tumble capability, but they’re neither efficient nor fast. Luckily, it’s now easier than ever to swap out that old diesel or gasoline engine for an electric powertrain. In fact, several restomod shops now offer electric conversion options for their builds. UK-based Twisted Automotive, though, …
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A gray 2020 Polestar 1 coupe
Hybrids & EVs

The Polestar 1 Is a Confusingly Excellent Hybrid GT

Initially, Polestar was the performance division at Volvo, rather like BMW’s M. A few years ago, though, it became a proper stand-alone brand, focusing on EVs. However, before releasing the Polestar 2 electric sedan, the company unveiled the Polestar 1, a plug-in hybrid coupe. But the powertrain isn’t the only surprising thing about it. 2020 …
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A red 1995 Ferrari F50 with its targa roof off
Coupes

The Ferrari F50 Truly Was an F1 Car for the Road

It’s rare for any automaker to actually develop a road-capable race car. Even Ferrari, with its extensive F1 history, that it continually stresses, keeps its road cars and race cars separate. Even if many of the former do draw inspiration from the sport. But that’s not exactly the case with the Ferrari F50. That’s because …
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Maatouks Racing's white 2100-hp R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R drag race car pulling a wheelie on the drag strip
Trends

What’s the Fastest 0-60 Time Possible in a Road Car?

From turbos to lightweight components, there are plenty of modifications enthusiasts install in the pursuit of speed. And no matter what you drive, one number that constantly comes up is the 0-60 time. Over the years, that number has consistently tumbled, especially once electric cars came into the mix. But is there a limit to …
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Red-white-and-blue-liveried 2020 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak pulling a wheelie on the drag strip
Coupes

The Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Can Out-Race the Demon

Now that even the Durango has a Hellcat option, where’s Dodge to take its old-school muscle car, the Challenger? Unfortunately, the rumored track-focused ACR model isn’t happening. But then, Dodge is arguably more synonymous with drag racing. So, while the Dodge Challenger Drag Pak isn’t an ACR, it is a genuine factory-prepped competition-ready drag race …
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A white-helmeted rider on a green Kuberg Ranger, standing on a boulder in a forest
Motorcycles

The Kuberg Ranger Is an Electric Dirt Bike Shaped Like a Scooter

Typically, electric scooters are used in urban settings, rather than for off-roading. For that, you really need something like a dirt bike, electric or otherwise. But if vintage Vespas can venture off-pavement, why not more modern machines? To be fair, the upcoming Kuberg Ranger isn’t precisely a scooter. But it is an electric dirt bike …
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A black-and-red 2020 Mini Cooper JCW GP coming out of a blue track-side garage
Coupes

The Mini Cooper JCW GP Is a Serious Honda Civic Type R Rival

While the John Cooper Works Minis are genuinely fast and fun, there are a few hot hatches that are even faster. For example, the recently-updated Honda Civic Type R. But for the hardcore driving enthusiast, there’s a new Mini Cooper available: the Mini Cooper JCW GP. And it’s seriously gunning for the Civic Type R’s …
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A gray-purple 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S rides down a wet city street
Motorcycles

The Best Cruiser Motorcycles Under $10,000 on Sale Today

While a standard motorcycle, like the Street Triple R, is a good all-around bike, it’s not the best for every situation. For relaxed, long-distance riding, a cruiser motorcycle makes a bit more sense. And, while some cruisers come with large price tags, you don’t need to break your budget to afford one. There are a …
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A rider wheelies a 2020 KTM 790 Adventure R, showing the Black Dog Ultimate skid plate
Trends

A Skid Plate May Not Be Enough Off-Road Protection

Whether you do it on a motorcycle or a truck, going off-road can be a lot of fun. However, to do it properly requires a fair bit of preparation, especially to your chosen set of wheels. Having enough ground clearance and the right tires are good first steps. And many vehicles designed for off-roading, such …
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A black 2021 SVE Yenko/SC Chevrolet Silverado
Trucks & SUVs

Thanks to SVE, Yenko’s Back With Another Fast Chevy

Today, Hennessey is one of the most prominent names in tuning Chevrolets, along with Lingenfelter. Together, they’re a match for Ford tuners like Shelby as well as Roush. But in the 60s and 70s, there was another prominent Chevy tuner: Yenko. Specialty Vehicle Engineering, the New Jersey-based shop behind the 750-hp Syclone remake, has used …
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A white 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio in front of a red 1973 Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV
Cars

The 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Takes on Its Classic Counterpart

In terms of performance and thrills, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio absolutely delivers. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for its reliability (though the other trims are a bit better). But, on the thrills front, there is another Giulia worth considering: the classic Alfa Romeo GTV. 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio vs 1973 2000 GTV: …
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A silver 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo driving down a curving desert road, throwing up a plume of dust
Trucks & SUVs

Instead of a New Toyota 4Runner, Get a Used Porsche Cayenne

In terms of reliability and off-road capability, few SUVs have the Toyota 4Runner’s reputation. But if you really want the best, you’ll need to spring for the TRD Pro model, which is almost $50k. Plus, while the 4Runner may be reliable, even the latest model can be a bit too old-school for some. However, the …
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A black 1987 BMW E30 M3 drifting around a racetrack corner
Coupes

Does the BMW E30 M3 Deserve the Worship?

The latest crop of M-branded BMWs may be fast, but many reviewers are finding they don’t always live up to the badge. Especially in the case of the BMW M3. No matter how powerful the latest model is, enthusiasts constantly compare it to its ancestor, the BMW E30 M3. But is the E30 M3 really …
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A white classic Volkswagen Beetle convertible converted to electric power
Hybrids & EVs

Volkswagen May Bring the Beetle Back as an Electric Car

While the ID Buzz, aka the electric Microbus, isn’t quite production-ready, it may not be the only iconic vehicle Volkswagen’s rebooting into an EV. 2019 saw the release of the final Volkswagen Beetle. Despite its styling and long history, consumer interest lagged, and VW discontinued it. But now, there’s rumors of a new Volkswagen Beetle—an …
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A red 1975 Citroen DS Pallas parked on a gravel forest road
Sedans

The Citroen DS: The Classic Luxury Car Way Ahead of Its Time

The features list tends to define what a luxury car is these days. And while classic luxury cars arguably have more style, they can’t necessarily compete when it comes to bells and whistles. There is one, though, that can. Today, self-leveling suspension and adjusting headlights are available in many high-end vehicles. The Citroen DS had …
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A Cardo Packtalk Bold Bluetooth-and-mesh communication headset mounted on a white motorcycle helmet
Trends

Motorcycle Helmet Communications Are More Than Just Bluetooth

Infotainment has moved past just cars and has started finding its way into motorcycles. But before Harleys offered Apple CarPlay, bikers needed to find ways to communicate with the world outside their helmets. Not just with their phones or music, but with each other. For some time, Bluetooth headsets have been the standard for modern …
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Side view of a black-tanked 1966 Velocette Venom Thruxton
Motorcycles

The Velocette Venom Is Still a Record-Holder Almost 50 Years Later

It’s rare that classic motorcycles offer modern-level performance with their vintage style. That’s what makes classic BMW bikes popular, for example. And typically, such performance is thanks to larger, multi-cylinder engines. But the Velocette Venom didn’t need an engine the size of the Munch Mammut’s to set a world record. A record that’s still in …
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A red 2020 Suzuki Hayabusa against a lighter-red 'Hayabusa' kanji background
Motorcycles

The Suzuki Hayabusa Was Too Fast for the Rule-book

It’s possible to be too fast—that’s why the Dodge Demon was banned from drag racing, after all. But there’s car fast, and there’s motorcycle fast. In the 50s and 60s, café racers tried their best to do ‘the ton’: 100 mph. It’s hard enough, on very windy days, to stay on my relatively modern Street …
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