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.
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It’s a cruiser motorcycle showdown!
If you’re looking for a good cruiser, there are plenty. Two of the best ones for 2022 are the Harley-Davidson Nightster and the Indian Scout Rogue.
The gents at Motorcycle.com put the bikes head to head to see which one comes out on top in their latest video.
Let’s see how these two bikes stack up against one another.
Continue reading “Harley-Davidson Nightster vs Indian Scout Rogue – A Showdown”A special edition Yamaha motorcycle worth buying.
Say you like the Yamaha MT-09 but you want something special. Yamaha heard you and built the Yamaha MT-09 SP just for that purpose.
Adam Waheed of Motorcyclist recently had a chance to get in the saddle of this unique version of the MT-09 and go for a ride.
Let’s take a closer look at what he said about this unique up-spec’d version of this well-loved machine.
Continue reading “Yamaha MT-09 SP Review from Motorcyclist”Here are FortNine’s top picks!
Scooters are a great way to get to work, and FortNine decided to make a video showcasing the best scooters for folks who don’t have a motorcycle license.
I’ve written about the merits of 50cc scooters before, and I really do think they’re one of the best ways to commute. Even better in many cases than a lot of motorcycles depending on the type of commute you have.
In the video above, the Canadian gents over at FortNine go over three of their picks for the best scooters for car drivers, and below, you’ll find my thoughts on each of them.
Continue reading “Get to Work by Riding a Scooter – The Best Scooters for Car Drivers”The name of the game is eyes up, revs up, and don’t touch the front brake.
I’ve talked about police bikes before, but I’ve not talked about the skills of the police officers who ride those bikes.
Ari Henning and Zack Courts of Revzilla decided to give the course these guys do a go by competing in what’s known as a police rodeo.
Check out the video above to see all of the fun. These guys know how to have a whole ton of it on two wheels.
Continue reading “Police Rodeo – Ari Henning and Zack Courts Compete in a Police Officer Rodeo”A long-form film for a unique and special electric motorcycle.
Curtiss Motorcycles recently debuted a documentary film titled “The Opposite of Death” on YouTube that showcases the brand’s story in the best way possible.
For those of you who don’t know, Curtiss makes some of the most impressive electric motorcycles in the world, building bikes with a unique design and attention to detail unparalleled by other manufacturers.
The Opposite of Death film showcases how Curtiss arrived at its current place and showcases just how impressive these motorcycles really are.
Continue reading “Curtiss Motorcycles – ‘The Opposite of Death’ Documentary Film”Bring your air-cooled BMW motorcycle into the future with LM Creations.
Have an old BMW R series motorcycle you want to keep to the end of time? LM Creations can help with that by turning it into an electric motorcycle.
The transformation might seem a little extreme and it also might hurt you to think of transforming an old airhead into an EV, but with the way the world is going, it makes sense.
The company does a decent job of keeping the BMW R series aesthetic and overall look.
Continue reading “Dutch Startup LM Creations Turns BMW R Series Motorcycles Electric”The darn thing looks nearly identical.
Shineray, a company in China, appears to have produced a V-twin engine that looks nearly identical to Harley-Davidson’s Evolution V-Twin engine.
If there’s one thing that Chinese manufacturing companies are good at, it’s imitation.
This has to be annoying for companies out there. The engine doesn’t just borrow the overall design and orientation of the engine, it even looks a lot like Harley’s Sportster engine down to the details.
Continue reading “Shineray Makes a Chinese Clone of the Harley-Davidson Evolution V-Twin”These little bikes are ready for anything.
The adventure motorcycle market is a very cool one, and small adventure motorcycles are becoming a bigger and more important part of the market.
If you want something that’s easy to ride, lightweight, and still on-road and off-road capable, then small adventure motorcycles actually make a lot of sense.
There are far more of these bikes than there used to be, and they’re not just designed for beginner riders. Motorcyclists of all skill levels can find a lot of fun to be had on a small adventure motorcycle. Here are my picks for the best small adventure motorcycles.
Continue reading “5 Best Small Adventure Motorcycles”If you need an affordable little bike for getting around I would point you towards the Honda scooter lineup. Honda manufactures some of the best scooters in the world.
Scooters often get disdain here in the U.S. I’ll say they’re not nearly as cool as a typical motorcycle, but they’re fun, affordable, fuel-efficient, and worth your money. Forget the haters, and enjoy the ease and simplicity of a scooter. Honda makes some of the best out there.
Here’s a closer look at each scooter in Honda’s lineup from the simple Honda Metropolitan scooter to the rugged and ready-for-trails ADV150.
Continue reading “The Honda Scooter Lineup Is Fantastic and You Should Consider One”You may have asked at some point, what air pressure should my motorcycle tires be? Well, let’s answer that question.
Making sure your motorcycle tires have the right air pressure in them will make them last longer and your bike ride better. Motorcycle tires are important for just about everything. Without them, you can’t ride. It doesn’t matter if you ride a Honda or a Harley.
So it’s important that you keep an eye on your air pressure and keep your tires in good shape. Here’s how to check your tire pressure and what to look for when buying new ones.
Continue reading “What Air Pressure Should My Motorcycle Tires Be?”
