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.

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.

Honda Wants to Add Crash Detection System to Its Motorcycles

Honda wants to alert emergency services if you go down.

Honda is trying to up the ante on its motorcycle safety features with a crash detection system. This system will call for emergency services in the event of an accident, which is a legitimately good idea. However, it’s not especially novel. The technology has existed for some time and has been used by other companies.

The CFMOTO 800 MT Explore Edition Is Ready to Take on Your Next Adventure

The new CFMOTO 800 MT Explore Edition takes its adventure bike to a new level. This version of the ADV bike offers some new features and refinements meant to make it a superb long-distance touring machine while still keeping its off-road capabilities.

Brabus and KTM Team Up for the Brabus 1300 R Edition 23

Based on the KTM 1290 Super Duke R Evo, the new and dazzlingly gorgeous Brabus 1300 R Edition 23 is the latest collaboration between KTM and Brabus. The bike brings the LC8 1,301cc V-twin engine from KTM’s portfolio to a special-edition, modern-cafe-racer-looking bike.

Harley-Davidson Global Sales Down 8% in 2022

Q4 was good but 2022 was down.

Harley-Davidson reported its sales for 2022 and they showed a drop in sales of eight percent overall. There was a lot of good news for Harley-Davidson, and that means there’s a lot of good news for the motorcycle industry overall because Harley is such a big player.

Polaris Reports 21-Percent Increase in Q4 Sales for 2022

Indian Motorcycle helped contribute to the strong numbers.

Polaris had a heck of a good last quarter of 2022. The company saw a 21-percent increase in Q4 sales. The $2.4B in sales was a stronger showing than many people predicted. The majority of the rise came domestically with international sales staying strong as well.