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.

A Look Back at The Quail Motorcycle Gathering Best of Show Bikes

Some amazing motorcycles have appeared in the past, and there’s more to come!

The Quail Motorcycle Gathering is one of the best events for motorcycles in the entire world. This year the 13th iteration of the event will be held at the Quail Lodge & Golf Course in California. However, before that event happens, I thought I would take a look at the previous Best of Show winners.

Motocross Bikes Are Getting More Aerodynamic

An interesting use of aerodynamics for off-road bikes.

MotoGP bikes aren’t the only machines that can benefit from advanced aerodynamics. More and more special aerodynamic features are being found on motocross and dirt bikes, helping to improve performance.

The Kawasaki Eliminator Is Back

It’s good to see a new Eliminator.

The Kawasaki Eliminator has been out of the lineup for several years, but now it’s returning for 2023. The bike will come back to the Kawasaki lineup as a 400cc cruiser motorcycle with a sleek look.

Custom Honda Zoomer by Ellaspede

This is one sick custom Ruckus.

The custom Honda Zoomer by Ellaspede is a cool, cool scooter. Zoomer is the name for the Honda Ruckus in Japan and other parts of the world. This custom takes that model to the next level.

Alpinestars Zaca Air Jacket

This is a great jacket for the sport rider.

Built for sport riders in warmer climates, the Alpinestars Zaca Air Jacket is a high-quality jacket built for comfort, protection, and looking good. It features top-notch materials and some great features, but let’s take a closer look at this newer offering.

Can-Am Files Patent for Motorcycle With Hub-Steering That’s Gasoline Powered

I hope this bike makes it to production.

Can-Am has been home to reverse trikes, but the company will come back to two-wheeled motorcycles with some electric models. That said, the brand recently filed a patent for a unique gasoline-powered motorcycle with hub steering.

Video: 2023 Indian Sport Chief

The Indian Sport Chief is one of the bikes I’m most excited about for 2023. Indian has been doing all the things right to keep gaining fans and keep expanding its footprint in the market, and this bike checks more boxes. It’s great. Here’s a closer look at it from the gents at Motorcycle.com.

Wuling Motors Reveals the Serpol No. 1 Cruiser Motorcycle

An interesting cruiser for the Chinese market similar to Honda’s Rebel.

If you’re a fan of neo-retro styling, then you’ll really like the Serpol No. 1 cruiser motorcycle, which comes by way of Wuling Motors. the bike has a large full fairing and has borrowed styling cues from metric cruisers out there.

UBCO 2×2 Special Edition AWD Electric Motorcycle

If you’re looking for a rugged off-roader you can easily take with you anywhere you go, check out the UBCO 2X2 Special Edition AWD electric motorcycle. This bike is really more of an electric bicycle than a motorcycle. That said it’s excellent, and frankly looks military-grade.

Zero Motorcycles and Huge Moto SR-X Concept Motorcycle

This is a beautiful electric motorcycle.

Zero Motorcycles makes cool bikes, but with the help of Huge Design, the company has managed to put together one of the coolest motorcycles in perhaps decades. Meet the Zero Motorcycles and Huge Design SR-X.