Wade Thiel

5 Best Small Motorcycles

As some people know, I’m a huge fan of minibikes. I’m talking about the ones that are not street legal and have a pull-start starter. However, those aren’t the only small motorcycles I like. I’m also a huge fan of mini motorcycles like the Honda Grom. And because of this, I wanted to put together a list of the best small motorcycles.

These little motorcycles are wicked fun, small, and affordable. They’re fantastic for commuting and for having a hell of a lot of fun on the weekends. All of the things that I love in a bike. These small motorcycles aren’t great for long rides and touring, but they’re great for pretty much everything else.

One note here, you’ll not find the Honda Grom on this list. It’s a great bike, but it’s not my favorite. I think there are several other bikes out there worth buying over the Grom.

For Sale: 1982 Honda CX500 Turbo

Check out this 1982 Honda CX500 Turbo that’s currently for sale on Bring a Trailer.

The bike is one of the only 5,000 ever to be made in the turbocharged motorcycle era. It deserves your attention if not your bid.

This particular motorcycle looks to be in decent condition if not a little faded. The listing has six more days at the time of this writing.

Katsu Motorworks Moto Guzzi Griso 1100 Custom

The Moto Guzzi Griso 1100 custom motorcycle you see here was built by the master Kenji “Katsu” Katsumoto of Katsu Motorworks.

The bike is based on a 2006 Moto Guzzi model but there’s little left of the stock bike to indicate that. The engine is the telltale sign.

Let’s take a closer look at this interesting machine.

3 Excellent Summer Motorcycle Jackets Under $250

These summer jackets are perfect for when it gets hot and you want to ride.

Affordability and breathability are the focuses of these jackets.

Warm weather is here and that means you should find the good summer motorcycle jackets and buy one.

Recently, I got an email from a reader asking about the best jackets for hot weather, so I thought it was good to touch on this.

When it comes to summer motorcycle jackets, you need to look for something that provides breathability. Airflow is very important, but you also want to make sure the jacket still provides some good protection. Here are some great options under $250.

5 Best Tank Bags for Your Motorcycle

If you’re looking for some piece of motorcycle luggage that will keep your things close at hand while riding, you need to check out tank bags.

These types of bags put your things right on the tank of your motorcycle, and they can be super handy while on any ride, whether it be around town or across the country.

Here are my top picks for the best tank bags for your motorcycle. These bags come highly recommended not just from me but from customers who bought them. Let’s take a closer look.

Custom Kawasaki KLR650 by 485 Designs

When you think slick streetfighter, you probably don’t think custom Kawasaki KLR650, but that’s exactly what 485 Designs built.

This bike is amazing. It not only showcases 485 Designs’ capabilities but also shows how versatile the KLR650 platform is.

This might be one of my favorite bikes I’ve seen this year.

A Beautiful 1974 MV Agusta 750S Is For Sale

Feast your eyes on this 1974 MV Agusta 750S. It is one of only 583 models ever built. It is currently for sale at auction with Car & Classic.

Typically, I don’t post about bikes for sale, but this one is worth it. The rarity alone makes it worth it, but this is a truly beautiful example, too.

Let’s take a closer look at this amazing machine.

Custom BMW R18 by Mandrill Garage

Are you a fan of the BMW R18? I am, and I’m loving this custom build from Mandrill Garage.

The good folks at Mandrill Garage managed to take the big cruiser and dress it up a little bit.

The guys over at Pipeburn featured this bike. Let’s take a closer look.

5 Great Motorcycle Helmets Under $150

You’ve got to have a good motorcycle helmet, but your helmet doesn’t have to break the bank. There are plenty of great motorcycle helmets under $150.

While you won’t have the most recent features and technology in some cases at this price point, you will have a good safe helmet that’s comfortable to wear while riding.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the best motorcycle helmets under $150 that you can buy.

5 Great Motorcycle Jackets Under $150

Motorcycle jackets don’t have to be expensive. I’ve written about super affordable jackets in the past, but if you want to take a step above that, then the jackets listed below could be a good choice.

These motorcycle jackets under $150 have a lot of great features and with riding season coming around, then you need something good.

Let’s take a closer look at some great motorcycle jackets under $150.