Category: Motorcycles

Motorcycles – So Many Choices

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.

Types of Motorcycles

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.

Motorcycle Brands

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 Engine Size

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.

Motorcycles and Prices

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.

Book Review – ‘McQueen’s Motorcycles: Racing and Riding with the King of Cool’ by Matt Stone and Dave Ekins

Few cultural icons have ever fused the worlds of motorcycles, Hollywood, and rebellion as effortlessly as Steve McQueen. In McQueen’s Motorcycles: Racing and Riding with the King of Cool, authors Matt Stone and Dave Ekins take readers on a thrilling ride through McQueen’s deep passion for motorcycles.

More than just a casual hobby, McQueen’s love for two wheels was as integral to his persona as his acting career, and this book captures the essence of that connection.

The Honda PC800 Pacific Coast: A Look Back at One of Honda’s Most Interesting Icons

In the crowded halls of motorcycling history, some machines demand attention not for their raw power or flashy looks but for their sheer audacity to break the mold. The Honda PC800 Pacific Coast, introduced in 1989, was one such machine.

It was a motorcycle that dared to challenge conventions, a two-wheeled oddity that combined practical ingenuity with a design philosophy more akin to a minivan than a traditional bike. While its polarizing reception might suggest otherwise, the PC800 remains a beloved and iconic model for those who appreciate its forward-thinking spirit.

Check Out the 2025 BMW R 12 S

BMW’s new R 12 S is a nostalgic nod to the iconic R 90 S of 1973, blending retro aesthetics with modern engineering.

Arriving in Q1 2025 with a price tag of $21,590, the R 12 S shares its foundation with the R 12 nineT but stands out with its heritage-inspired design and fairing. It’s a truly beautiful motorcycle and a good addition to BMW’s lineup.

Check Out the 2025 Honda NT1100 Police

Honda is bringing its NT1100 sport-tourer to the U.S., but there’s a catch: it’s exclusively for law enforcement agencies. Dubbed the Honda NT1100 Police, this Africa Twin-based machine replaces the venerable ST1300 as Honda’s official police model.

Packed with practicality and Honda’s hallmark reliability, the NT1100 Police aims to excel in urban maneuverability and long-distance performance. I just wish they offered a non-police variant in the States.

Harley-Davidson and Tariffs: Revving Into a Trump Trade War Abyss

Tariffs might sound like abstract policy jargon, but they pack a punch for companies—and consumers. Imagine a product costing $20 to import and selling for $30. Now slap a 50% tariff on it. The cost to import balloons to $30, forcing the retail price to $40 to keep profits alive.

That added cost? It doesn’t come out of the exporting country’s pocket—it lands squarely on the consumer. The idea is to nudge companies into sourcing domestically, but when domestic costs match or exceed those imports, the price hike stays.

Damon Charts a Bold Path Forward for Electric motorcycles

Damon, the innovator behind groundbreaking electric motorcycles, is tackling the future head-on, as shared in a recent letter from CEO Jay Giraud. While challenges have been plentiful, the vision for safer, smarter motorcycling remains steadfast.

I’ve talked to Jay before, and it sounds like Damon has a bold, but doable mission in mind. They have some of the best minds in the business, and this latest press release lays out what the future of the business could look like.

Check Out 2025 Ducati Streetfighter V4 and V4 S

The Ducati Streetfighter V4 has always been a fierce contender in the naked bike arena, but for 2025, it takes a leap closer to its fully-faired sibling, the Panigale V4.

Sharing more DNA than ever, the latest Streetfighter is practically a Panigale with the fairings stripped off—just what fans of raw power and precision wanted.

KTM Pauses MotoGP Program

KTM’s MotoGP program has hit a financial crossroads, much like finding the couch cushions bare during a cash crunch. With a debt load nearing €3 billion, KTM is temporarily pressing pause on MotoGP motorcycle development for 2025.

While KTM’s brass insists the team will field all four bikes next season, doubts linger at MotoGP promoter Dorna’s headquarters.

Dust Moto Hightail: A Dirt Bike Revolution in Electric Elegance

In the sun-dappled shadows of Bend, Oregon, Dust Moto is shaking up the dirt bike scene with its all-electric Hightail. This nimble machine punches above its weight with 42 horsepower and an earth-twisting 660Nm of torque, all packed into a feather-light sub-100kg frame.

It’s electric, whisper-quiet, and brimming with American ingenuity, offering a riding experience that’s as intuitive as it is exhilarating.

Yamaha Reveals New Concept in Anime Show Tokyo Override

Tokyo Override, a Netflix-Yamaha collaboration that could’ve easily been a corporate puff piece. Instead, it’s a kinetic dive into a sci-fi Tokyo 100 years hence, where optimization reigns supreme.

Floating discs replace foot traffic, autonomous vehicles glide algorithmically, and society is sharply divided—tagged vs. tagless. Yamaha, naturally, supplies the metal stars: an R1, a VMax, and the show-stealing Y/AI concept, debuting just before its real-world Bangkok Motor Expo bow.