Wade Thiel

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week January 22, 2021

I try to do a motorcycle news roundup at the end of every week. Just a quick look back through the most important news stories out there.

This week, BMW, Moto Guzzi, and Harley-Davidson all made the cut for the news roundup.

So, without further ado, let’s take a closer look at the news stories that really mattered this week.

Best Motorcycle Helmets for New Riders

Obviously, motorcycle helmets for new riders are important. They’re important for any rider not just new riders.

I usually consider every other piece of gear optional. While it would be good if every rider lived that ATGATT life, the simple fact of the matter is that most don’t and won’t.

However, every single person on two wheels should be wearing a helmet at all times. Some guys don’t like wearing a helmet, and that’s usually when I say you just haven’t found the right helmet. Here are my picks for the best motorcycle helmets for new riders.

Suzuki GSX-R 1100 Resto Mod Built to Honor Barry Sheene

If you don’t know about racer Barry Sheene, then you need to look him up or click on that link.

He was a badass racer, and Regular Moto, writing for Return of the Cafe Racers, found an amazing Barry Sheene tribute bike.

It’s a Suzuki GSX-R 1100 built to honor Barry Sheene.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – January 15, 2021

There’s a lot of great things happening in the world or motorcycles despite what’s going on in other aspects of the world.

Now that it’s Friday, I wanted to do a quick motorcycle news roundup of some of the most important stories that have come out in the last week or so.

Here are the stories that made the cut for the news roundup this time around.

Best Motorcycle Pants for New Riders

When it comes to finding the best motorcycle pants for new riders, the formula is simple. You want something that offers good materials and protection for a fair price.

It also helps if the pants don’t look stupid, too. A good route to go, and one that I recommend to all riders, both new and experienced, are the various jeans options out there. While motorcycle jeans aren’t perfect for every situation they, do offer good protection, and some offer armor as well.

That said, in some cases, you can just never go wrong with a good pair of designated motorcycle pants that aren’t jeans. Below, you’ll find both. All at reasonable prices, and all perfect for new riders.

Custom Yamaha XT600 “113” by Unik Edition

Single-cylinder motorcycles are some of my favorites. Yamaha’s XT600 bikes are some of the best out there. And this is a beautiful custom Yamaha XT600.

This particular bike built by Unik Edition who I have reported on before is a truly beautiful machine.

It’s a dual-sport, adventure, scrambler machine like no other.

Sedici Strada II Primo Carbon Helmet

If you want a full-face helmet that’s super lightweight that won’t break the bank, then the Sedici Strada II Primo Carbon Helmet is for you.

This Sedici helmet features a special blend of carbon fiber, and the helmet offers some great features otherwise, too.

Let’s take a closer look at the details of this Sedici helmet, some images of it, and some video reviews.

Best Motorcycle Jackets for New Riders

You might be wondering if motorcycle jackets for new riders are really necessary. Can’t you wear your everyday jacket? Yes, and no. You can wear whatever you want (it’s a free country), but I would advise you to get a good jacket.

However, you don’t need to go all out with your first jacket. All you need is something that’s going to provide you with some good protection from the elements and from the road should you go down.

The following jackets are perfect examples of motorcycle jackets for new riders simply because they don’t break the bank and they offer good protection and features. Check them out below.

Video: The Honda ATC 125 Three-Wheeler Is an All-Terrain Killer

The Honda ATC is a three-wheeler designed to be tough as nails and ready for pretty much anything.

It’s an impressive machine in many respects, but the three-wheeled design of the bike makes it a bit difficult to ride.

In the video above FortNine does a detailed look at the three-wheeler, including why it was banned in the U.S.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – January 1, 2021

Before we really get into the new year, let’s focus on the last week of 2020. I can’t wait to leave this year behind, but there were some important motorcycle news stories this last week.

This week’s roundup includes stories from Royal Enfield, Honda, and KTM.

Let’s dive in.