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.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – October 9

At the end of every week, I try to do a motorcycle news roundup of the most important stories.

This week Ducati, KTM, and Zero Motorcycles make the cut. These are the stories that you need to know from the last seven days.

Let’s dive in.

Zack Courts Reviews a 2021 BMW R 18

Looking for one of the craziest cruisers on the market? The 2021 BMW R 18 is it. The motorcycle has a massive boxer twin engine and some old-school style.

Zack Courts had the chance to review the R 18 recently and give his thoughts about the bike.

There’s certainly a lot of merits to this motorcycle, but it’s not a perfect bike

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – October 2

Every week I do a roundup of the most important motorcycle news stories. This week’s roundup is definitely one worth checking out.

Zero Motorcycles, Polaris, Harley-Davidson, and Triumph are all in the news this week.

Let’s dive into the stories and see what’s been happening.

Do Small 125cc Motorcycles Make for Good First Bikes?

There’s a slew of small 125cc motorcycles out there these days. But the question I get regularly is, “Do small 125cc motorcycle make for a good first bike?”

My answer? Yes and No. It really depends on what you want.

These small (sometimes mini motorcycles) can be excellent first bikes. However, I say that with some caveats. Let me explain

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – September 25

There’s been a lot of important motorcycle news stories this week, but I’ve managed to narrow it down to the most important three stories for this week’s roundup.

Harley-Davidson has been making big moves and that’s why the company dominates the news this week. Also, I couldn’t leave out BMW’s big announcement.

Let’s dive in.

Bikes and Beards Is Giving Away an Indian FTR 1200

If you’d like to have an Indian FTR 1200, then you should check out this video by Bikes and Beards to learn how you can win one.

These guys are a cool group of guys who put out excellent content, and they sell bikes and gear.

The Indian is linked to the gear website, so you’ll have to go there to enter to win.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – September 18

Every week I do my best to round up the best motorcycle news stories that came out in the last week.

This week Indian Motorcycle, Ducati, and FB Mondial all made the cut for the news roundup.

Let’s dive into these news stories.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – September 11

At the end of every week, I try to do a roundup of the most important motorcycle news stories of the week.

This week, Royal Enfield, Bimota, and the 2020 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally made the biggest waves in the news.

Let’s dive in and see some details.

Rickman Kawasaki CR1100 Cafe Racer by Paul Gandy

AMA Hall-of-Famers Derek and Don Rickman founded Rickman Motorcycles a while back. The motorcycle you see here was bought by Paul Gandy of the UK in 1990.

Paul used the bike as a racing machine and has been riding it ever since.

The motorcycle was customized to fit his needs, and today it is a well-loved, and well-used cafe racer that looks absolutely killer.

FortNine: Vintage CB360T vs Modern CB300R

One thing that I often wonder is if modern bikes are really all that much better than old ones. They seem to do mostly the same things for more money.

FortNine wanted to tackle this very issue, so the team there put together a video titled “Vintage CB360T vs Modern CB300R.”

The result is a well-crafted argument by some of the best guys in the business.