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.

Lane Filtering vs Lane Splitting for Motorcycle Riders: Understanding the Difference

I have had a fair number of people who don’t ride motorcycles (and some who do ride) ask me about lane splitting and some of them know about lane filtering. I always tell them both are valid riding tactics if applied properly and legally. But I figured I better do an article on the lane filtering vs lane splitting if I’m going to provide any advice on this at all.

Kawasaki Hydrogen Prototype Revealed

Kawasaki showed up for a public demonstration during the Suzuki 8 Hours, which is an endurance race, with a Kawasaki hydrogen prototype. It looks bonkers. The bike uses the Ninja H2’s 998cc inline-four-cylinder engine, but it runs on hydrogen.

10 Cheapest Motorcycles to Insure

Choosing a motorcycle involves more than just finding the right type of bike to buy—it’s also about managing ongoing costs like insurance. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or a newcomer to the world of motorcycles, opting for a bike with low insurance premiums can save you significant money over time. I’ve put together a list of the ten cheapest motorcycles to insure in 2024.

Check Out the MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro

MV Agusta is known for making beautiful bikes, and the MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro is no exception. The company showcased the bike to a group of journalists earlier this month, and it’s truly a work of art, with performance to back up its looks.

The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Is Ready for India, the UK, and Europe

Royal Enfield continues to expand its lineup with the Guerrilla 450. This new bike was launched in India, the UK, and Europe. I would expect it to come to the US, too, eventually. Let’s take a closer look at this new Royal Enfield.

The Praga ZS 800 Is a Glorious, Hand-Made Motorcycle

The Praga ZS 800 looks like a blast from the past, a blast from 1928 to be exact. The new ZS 800 is based on the classic 1928 Praga BD 500 motorcycle, but this is a modern machine and it’s absolutely gorgeous.

UK’s Maeving Launches RM1S Electric Motorcycle in the US

The Maeving RM1S electric motorcycle is available in the US now. The bike was previously not available here, and the UK company has a pretty attractive machine on its hands for a reasonable price.

CFMoto Experiments With Seat Belts On Motorcycles

Seat belts on motorcycles? Apparently, CFMoto thinks this could be a good idea. The company recently filed a patent application for that exact thing. This is some new territory, though CFMoto isn’t the only company experimenting with new safety tech.

The Ransom Archangel Is an Expensive, Bespoke, and Mesmerizing

A custom motorcycle doesn’t have to cost as much as a very expensive house, but the Ransom Archangel will. The Archangel, built by New Jersey-based Ransom Motorcycles, will be built to order with the best possible materials. It looks absolutely out of this world.

The CFMoto 500SR Voom Is the Best-Looking Sportbike

Okay, the title of this article is a bold statement, but the CFMoto 500SR Voom makes a pretty bold visual statement. The sportbike is gorgeous, simultaneously looking futuristic while calling back to the sportbikes of old. I freaking love it.