Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – November 7

So, I’m a day late with this motorcycle news roundup, but I’ve had a heck of a week. The election happened or is still happening, and that threw me off. Anyway, let’s get to news.

This week, Ducati and Triumph both managed to make the cut for the roundup, and they’re pretty big stories for both brands.

Without wasting any more of your time, let’s dive into what has happened with these two brands.

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Best GPS Systems Under $100 For Motorcycle Riders

Having GPS systems to guide you isn’t a must, it is instead an optional piece of gear. In fact, I’d say you should be able to get by without a GPS for motorcycle riders, but they do come in handy, and you don’t have to spend hundreds to get one.

These days you can get a good GPS system for motorcycle riders for under $100 if you look hard enough. This will help make your trips quick and easy, and help you navigate unfamiliar environments with ease.

While most options at this price point were designed for car use, they can easily be adapted to fit on your motorcycle’s handlebars and used on your next ride. Here are a few of the best GPS options for under $100.

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Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – October 30

It’s the end of the week and that means I get to provide you with the motorcycle news roundup of the week’s biggest stories.

This week CAKE, Harley-Davidson, and Indian Motorcycle end up making the cut for my news roundup.

So, without further ado, let’s dive in.

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Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – October 23

This week there have been some great motorcycle news stories, and I wanted to take a moment to look back over them and do a news roundup.

This week Indian, BMW, and Honda make the cut for the news roundup.

So, without further ado, let’s dive in.

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5 Best Backpacks for Motorcycle Riders

Backpacks for motorcycle riders are an absolute must. The one thing that a lot of motorcycles lack is storage.

Sure you can add saddlebags and luggage to your ride, but sometimes you simply can’t pass up the convenience of a simple bag you carry with you

with that said, you don’t want to just go out and grab any backpack off the shelf, you want to have a backpack that was designed for motorcycle riders.

You also don’t want to buy just any ole pack from a motorcycle shop. You should look for the best backpacks for motorcycle riders and then select your choice from there.

Luckily, you don’t have to waste time tracking the best options down. I have put together a list of motorcycle backpacks that I think are the best. Here are my top five picks.

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10 Best Scooter Jackets You Can Buy Right Now

Scooters aren’t as popular in the U.S. as motorcycles, but they’re still important players in the transportation world, and you need the right gear if you ride one. That means you’ll need to think about scooter jackets.

As I’ve said before, you don’t want just any scooter jacket, you should try to find the best scooter jacket out there.

I decided I’d comb through the listings of the jackets out there and find the very best scooter jackets for you to consider. Check out my picks below.

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What are the Best Vintage Moped Brands?

I love bikes of all shapes and sizes, but vintage mopeds have a special place in my heart, so I thought I’d talk about the best vintage moped brands out there in case you’re in the market.

When I think of vintage mopeds, I think of bikes with pedals or pegs. Scooters are a whole other topic, which I might discuss at a later date.

I currently own a Tomos Golden Bullet. But the Tomos isn’t the only vintage moped I’ve owned, and it likely won’t be the last. So, with that, let’s take a look at the best moped brands you can own.

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Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – October 9

At the end of every week, I try to do a motorcycle news roundup of the most important stories.

This week Ducati, KTM, and Zero Motorcycles make the cut. These are the stories that you need to know from the last seven days.

Let’s dive in.

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The Types of Leather Used in Leather Jackets and Why it Matters

The Right Types of Leather Matter

The leather jacket is synonymous with motorcycle riding and has been for decades. From the early Schott jackets to the modern leather jackets from a wide variety of manufacturers and brands, the leather jacket has been a key part of many a motorcyclist identity. 

With that said, not all leather jackets are the same. There’s a wide variety of styles and qualities out there for you to choose from, and you’ll want to find one of the best leather jackets if you plan to ride. 

The type of leather used in the jacket matters, and there’s quite a bit more to it than you might realize. With this in mind, I thought it best to take a look at the types of leather jackets to inform you of what to look for when shopping for a motorcycle jacket

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Zack Courts Reviews a 2021 BMW R 18

Looking for one of the craziest cruisers on the market? The 2021 BMW R 18 is it. The motorcycle has a massive boxer twin engine and some old-school style.

Zack Courts had the chance to review the R 18 recently and give his thoughts about the bike.

There’s certainly a lot of merits to this motorcycle, but it’s not a perfect bike

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