The world of motorcycles is a robust one. There’s a motorcycle designed for pretty much every use out there. The companies selling bikes are trying to appeal to every area of the market from the folks who love to cruise to the racers to the adventurers.
Then there’s the custom bike scene. Geniuses, craftsmen, artists take motorcycles and turn them into rolling pieces of art.
I try to cover a little bit of it all. From the new bikes rolling off the production lines at the various motorcycle manufacturers to the littlest of custom shops and individuals tinkering around in their sheds.
Here are the main types of motorcycles I typically write about on this site.
Note that this isn’t an exhaustive list, and the article linked above about the different types of motorcycles will explain the full picture.
The fun doesn’t stop with the various types of motorcycles. There are also tons of brands that sell each type of motorcycle. I’ve written an article on the different motorcycle brands out there, and that should give you a pretty clear idea of what you’ll find.
Motorcycle type and the different brands matter a ton, but I often find myself and other riders classifying motorcycles by their engine size or displacement.
This is typically how the industry categorizes motorcycles. You’ll see a 250cc class, a 600cc class, etc. To learn more, check out my article on the various engine sizes out there in the world of motorcycles.
Lastly, I want to talk about the price of motorcycles. Everyone has to work in a budget, and you can buy a nice bike for very little money, but you can also spend a ton.
Price is a big deciding factor, and I would hope you take it into account. Here are my thoughts on motorcycles and their prices.
Below are the latest articles on various motorcycles.
BMW Motorrad is expanding its high-performance M division with a brand-new model for 2027. Meet the M 1000 RS.
Official regulatory filings submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) confirm that the new sport-touring motorcycle has been certified alongside the track-focused BMW M 1000 RR, signaling a potent fusion of long-distance ergonomics and superbike-level power.
Continue reading “It Looks Like BMW Will Build a M 1000 RS in 2027”Kawasaki has officially announced the return of its iconic Ninja ZX-6R and Ninja ZX-6R ABS models for the 2027 model year.
Long considered a staple in the middleweight supersport segment, the platform retains its signature 636cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder engine paired with an Assist & Slipper clutch, offering strong street usability alongside track-focused high-rpm performance.
Continue reading “Could the Return of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R for 2027 Be Just the Bike You Need?”BMW is preparing to reduce its global workforce by up to 5%, cutting roughly 8,000 positions by the end of 2027 following a disappointing first half of its 2026 fiscal year.
The restructuring plan, negotiated alongside its employee Works Council, focuses primarily on voluntary layoffs for white-collar staff to avoid impacting factory floor production capacity.
Continue reading “BMW Prepare to Layoff Some of Workforce”The saga surrounding a potential takeover of Ducati Motor Holding has taken a definitive turn, as leaked documents from investment firm Patritalia S.p.A. reveal that the iconic Italian brand is not on the market.
Initial reports suggested Patritalia’s founder, Massimo Ros, had submitted an unsolicited 2.5 billion euro proposal to Volkswagen Group to buy Ducati in its entirety.
Continue reading “Ducati Is Not for Sale, According to Italian Firm”American sportbike enthusiasts can finally celebrate: Yamaha is officially bringing the highly anticipated XSR900 GP to the United States as a 2027 model.
Despite being available in European markets since 2024, the retro-inspired machine was long withheld from American shores, to the frustration of local riders. The official confirmation comes via newly published California Air Resources Board (CARB) executive order filings, which explicitly list the model alongside Yamaha’s updated U.S.-bound 890cc inline-triple lineup.
Continue reading “It Looks Like Yamaha Will Bring the Retro XSR900 GP to America”When Suzuki dropped the original GSX-R750 back in 1985, it basically redefined what a middleweight sportbike could be: race-ready performance with a featherweight chassis. The bike dominated the track and inspired an entire category. Four decades on, Suzuki’s celebrating that legacy with the 2026 GSX-R750Z 40th Anniversary Edition.
The mechanical core is unchanged. You get the same 750cc four-stroke liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four with 12.5:1 compression and a lightweight, compact frame that still punches above its displacement. For 2026, the real story is the commemorative paint and styling cues that remind riders where this bike came from.
Continue reading “Is Suzuki’s GSX-R750Z 40th Anniversary Edition Proof That Legends Never Age?”The best custom motorcycles aren’t built from a catalogue. They start with a problem and an idea.
For Poulson Creative, an Essex workshop founded by Stuart Poulson in 2018, that meant taking Triumph’s Scrambler 1200 XC and asking what it could become. Their answer: The Jackal, a bespoke machine that blends off-road capability with long-distance comfort, all without losing the scrambler’s character.
Continue reading “Custom Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC by Poulson Creative”Honda just took the wraps off its newest retro, the CB1000F, with a hillclimb run at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. It’s drawing direct inspiration from the legendary CB750F that Freddie Spencer piloted through the American AMA championships in the 1980s, but updated for 2026 riders who want style without sacrificing tech.
Under the skin sits a 1000cc inline-four engine borrowed from the Fireblade and re-worked for real-world punch. The result: 122 horsepower at 9000rpm and 76 lb-ft of torque at 8000 rpm.
Continue reading “Does Honda’s CB1000F Prove Retro Bikes Are Ready to Compete With Modern Sportbikes?”The 2026 Suzuki GSX-R1000R is back after a long absence from the superbike wars, and it arrives leaner but more calculated than ever. The new motor cranks out 192 horsepower at 13,200 rpm—a step down from Ducati’s current 210-plus bhp superbikes—but Suzuki isn’t playing the horsepower game anymore.
The 999.8cc inline-four has been fundamentally rebuilt. A new crankshaft, crankcases, pistons, connecting rods, and 13.8:1 compression ratio make this engine feel like a clean slate.
Continue reading “Can Suzuki’s GSX-R1000R Finally Prove Less Power Doesn’t Mean Less Impact?”These are the best 50cc scooters in America that you can buy right now.
I talk a lot about motorcycles on this website, but there is another two-wheeled machine that deserves serious credit: the 50cc scooter.
Plenty of motorcycle riders write off 50cc scooters, but they miss the point. These machines are simple to maintain, easy to maneuver, and cheap to run. They pull triple-digit fuel economy numbers, fit into tight parking spaces, and offer built-in storage space that most street motorcycles can only dream of.
Continue reading “10 Best 50cc Scooters In America”
