Wade Thiel

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – February 12, 2021

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

This week Indian Motorcycle, Triumph, and Husqvarna have all made the cut for the roundup.

Here’s a look at why.

Shoei RF-1400 Helmet

The Shoei RF-1400 Helmet is the lid that has come to replace the venerable Shoei RF-1200 Helmet.

As good as the old helmet was, it was just that—old. The new Shoei RF-1400 takes the full-face helmet offering from Shoei to new heights in terms of safety and comfort. It’s a heck of a new lid and there’s a lot of buzz out there about it.

If you’re in the market for a premium full-face helmet, this might just be the helmet you’re looking for.

Ducati Monster Gallery & Videos

Ducati came out with several new motorcycles for 2021, but the one I’m most excited about is the new Ducati Monster.

While the overall style of the new Ducati Monster is similar to the previous model years for the Monster, the bike has come with some significant changes.

These include a departure from the trellis frame that has been a key feature for so long and a version of the engine found in many of Ducati’s other motorcycles.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – February 5, 2021

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

Here’s a look at the best stories on the docket this week. Harley, the Daytona Bike Week, and Triumph make the cut.

Let’s dive in:

Street & Steel Oakland Boots

If you’re looking for some good cruiser boots or cafe racer boots, then you should check out the Street & Steel Oakland Boots.

These boots are part of Revzilla’s exclusive Street & Steel brand. Because Revzilla and Cycle Gear are teamed up, you’ll find these boots at both retailers but not on Amazon or other motorcycle boot retailers.

These are some high-quality leather motorcycle boots that blend high-levels of protection with classic work-wear style.

Royal Enfield INT650 Gallery & Videos

The Royal Enfield INT650 is one of the killer 650 motorcycles Royal Enfield sells, and it’s a great option for all sorts of riders who like classic styling.

I had a chance to ride one of these motorcycles at a motorcycle show not long after the bike was first released. It was a genuinely good ride. You can read all about that here.

The INT650 isn’t some speed demon, but it’s a very competent motorcycle overall.

Triumph Bonneville 900 Cafe Racer by Pi Customs

The Triumph Bonneville is one of the most loved motorcycles on the market today, and this particular Triumph Bonneville 900 Cafe Racer by Pi Customs is a perfect example of why.

The Bonneville is fine as a stock motorcycle, but there are plenty of customs out there that show just how great of platform this is.

Pi Customs does an awesome job with this bike.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – January 29, 2021

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

This week Suzuki, Norton, and Kawasaki all make the cut. There are old names coming back and new developments for iconic brands.

Let’s dive in and see what stood out this week.

Street & Steel Dakota Jacket

If you’re a fan of the classic leather motorcycle jacket, then you need to check out the Street & Steel Dakota Leather Jacket.

Street & Steel is a Revzilla exclusive brand (Cycle Gear and Revzilla are both Comoto companies so you’ll find this at Cycle Gear, too). This means it’s a unique offering, and it also means that Revzilla can offer a killer jacket at a super reasonable price.

If you’re looking for that classic look with the asymmetrical zipper and all of the old-school goodies, but want new-school construction, this is a jacket to consider.

Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE Gallery & Videos

Triumph first came out with the Scrambler 1200 XE in 2019.

The company revealed the Scrambler 1200 near the end of 2018, and the motorcycle was an advancement of the previous Scrambler model from the company that came out in 2006.

At the time of its release, the motorcycle was priced right at $14,000. That seemed high to some critics, but then this isn’t some simply restyled street bike.