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.

Roam Air Electric Motorcycle to Take on Africa With Solar Power

There’s a funny thing about the future—it always seems to inch in, even when we cling to the past. Sure, plenty of us gearheads want to keep the roar of a gas-powered engine alive. But reality has other plans, and the road ahead is looking awfully electric. Enter Roam Electric, an EV startup with its eyes on Africa’s sun-drenched deserts and a bold 6,000-kilometer adventure to prove the point.

What Motorcycle Is in ‘Kill Bill: Volume 1’?

In Kill Bill, Tarantino gives us one of the most iconic scenes in modern cinema, and no small part of that magic rides on two wheels—a gleaming, yellow-and-black Kawasaki ZZR250. But as with anything in a Tarantino film, it’s not just about the bike itself; it’s about what it represents, how it moves, and the way it fits into the whole bloody spectacle of revenge.

What Motorcycles Are in ‘Wild Hogs’?

Ah, Wild Hogs. A 2007 buddy comedy about four middle-aged men swapping suburban ennui for the open road. It’s a film where midlife crisis meets the throttle, and if you’ve ever seen it, you’ll know the motorcycles are more than just set pieces—they’re iron steeds symbolizing a deep yearning for freedom and rebellion. But the question you asked—what motorcycle is in Wild Hogs?—is one worth chewing on, because the answer is more than a simple roll call of chrome and engines. It’s about how each bike mirrors the man riding it.

How to Plan a Motorcycle Road Trip: A Rider’s Guide to Freedom

There are two kinds of riders who struggle when they need to plan a motorcycle road trip.

The first kind plans everything: hotels booked six weeks out, a rigid daily mileage target, a schedule that turns riding into a commute with better scenery. The second kind does the opposite, shows up with no plan and ends up sleeping in a gas station parking lot because every campground within 40 miles is full.

The sweet spot is somewhere in the middle. Enough structure to keep things comfortable, enough flexibility to let the trip be what it wants to be. Here’s how to get there.

The DAB Motors 1a Transparent Edition Is a Unique Electric Motorcycle

The DAB Motors 1a Transparent Edition proves nostalgia never gets old. Whether it’s the 60s leather, the funky 80s, or the carefree 90s, we’ve got a soft spot for the past. And we keep bringing it back, dressing up our new toys in old clothes. I’m a ’90s kid, and there’s something special about the Game Boy, PlayStation, Nissan Skyline, and Ducati 916. It’s like the past refuses to stay put.

What are the Motorcycles in Hell Ride?

Ah, Hell Ride — the 2008 Quentin Tarantino-produced, Dennis Hopper-infused biker flick that roars across the screen like a whiskey-soaked fever dream. It’s a cinematic ode to the old-school outlaw biker movies of the ’60s and ’70s, cranking up the throttle on grit, guns, and the gnarly, roaring iron horses beneath those rebel souls. And if you’ve ever watched Hell Ride and asked yourself, “What motorcycle is that?” you’re not alone. The bikes in Hell Ride are as much a part of the story as the men who ride them.

Book Review – Jupiter’s Travels by Ted Simon

There’s a special breed of man who sees a road winding into the distance and feels the tug. Not just any road—the kind that stretches beyond the horizon, beckoning with the promise of something unknown. Ted Simon is that kind of man. And Jupiter’s Travels is the story of his response to that call—a 78,000-mile odyssey around the world on a 500cc Triumph Tiger that was more grit than grace, more heart than horsepower.

What Motorcycle Is in Tomorrow Never Dies?

In Tomorrow Never Dies, James Bond, that suave secret agent who never fails to blend sophistication with a hint of reckless abandon, finds himself astride a BMW R1200C during one of the most memorable chase scenes in 007 history. Of all the bikes he could’ve chosen, why a BMW? And not just any BMW, but a cruiser — a machine typically associated with relaxed, long-haul touring, not frantic dashes through crowded city streets. This, my friends, was one of the most curious choices in Bond’s garage, but let’s dive deeper into why it worked, and why it didn’t.

Buell Teams Up With Fox Factory to Develop New Super Cruiser Suspension

Buell Motorcycles has teamed up with Fox Factory to craft a suspension worthy of its latest rocket-on-wheels, the Super Cruiser. Now, you don’t just slap any suspension on a 175-horsepower beast and call it a day. As Buell’s CEO Bill Melvin says, capturing that power means getting serious about the suspension. And with Fox Factory—a name that’s basically shorthand for high-performance handling—they’re doing just that.

Check Out the Updated 2025 BMW C 400 GT and C 400 X

BMW has given its gas-powered scooters a bit of a makeover for 2025, pushing the C 400 GT and C 400 X models to Euro5+ emissions standards and tacking on some nifty tech upgrades. While U.S. availability is still up in the air for the C 400 X, American riders can expect the C 400 GT to roll through again, just like it did in 2024.