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.

Ducati 175 Sport For Sale

I’m always scrolling through the classifieds listings, both local and otherwise for interesting motorcycles, and this 1959 Ducati 175 Sport cafe racer recently caught my eye.

Now, I have no more room in my shed at the moment, but I will say that this Ducati is a really tempting machine and it has a racing history that I find pretty cool.

It’s for sale right now with a list price of $7,250. Let’s get into the bike’s details.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – July 17

This week has been one with some seriously good motorcycle news stories, and every week I try to pull together a roundup of the best and most impactful stories.

This week Bimota, Royal Enfield, and the state of Missouri are in the news stories I’ve rounded up.

Let’s take a closer look.

Ducati Sport Classic GT1000 For Sale

The Ducati Sport Classic GT1000, of all of the bikes that have come out in the last 20 years, is the best-looking motorcycle out there.

Ever since I saw this bike in the second Tron (Tron Legacy)movie, I wanted it. There’s something about it in terms of how it looks that just draws me into it. It’s the single best example of a factory cafe racer I’ve ever seen.

Honda XL175 Bobber by Andrew Fletcher-Love

Here’s a unique and interesing bike that I didn’t expect to see. It’s a Honda XL175 Bobber.

The builder Andrew Fletcher-Love took the Honda and transformed it into something seriously different. This is a bobber that looks unlike others.

Just when you think you’ve seen about everything, someone comes out with something new and killer.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – July 10

Every week at the end of the week I like to do a motorcycle news roundup of my favorite stories that I wrote over at Web Bike World.

This week Harley-Davidson, BMW, and Langen Motorcycles stood out the most in the news.

So, without further messing around, let’s get into the most important news stories of the week.

5 Best Naked Sportbikes You Can Buy

The naked bike portion of the motorcycle market is a diverse one. Naked sportbikes are a big part of this segment and they only become even more important as time goes on.

A lot of companies are stripping their sportbikes of their body panels and fairings. From there it’s all about adding slightly wider handlebars and sometimes re-tuning the engine to make them better for street use. In the end, you get fantastic naked sportbikes that are designed specifically for street riding.

That said, these bikes are still good on the racetrack. Really what you get is a group of bikes that are sporty, fun, and stripped down. Let’s take a look at my top picks.

Harley-Davidson Softail Cafe Racer by Mr. Martini

Nicola Martini is known as Mr. Martini in the custom bike world, and he built a Harley-Davidson Softail Cafe Racer out of an HD Fat Boy.

When most people think Fat Boy, they don’t think cafe racer. The Softail model is a cruiser best known for its solid cast wheels and badass attitude.

This transformation is a striking one and shows just how versatile the Fat Boy can be in the right hands.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week July 3

Motorcycle news is always changing. At the end of the week, I like to do a news roundup to showcase the best news stories.

This week BMW and Kawasaki were the two biggest players in the news and both have some interesting things coming in the future.

Here’s a look at some of the news stories you need to know about.

5 Best Sport Touring Motorcycles You Can Buy

If you love a good sportbike but you also love a long, long ride, then you need to think about sport touring motorcycles.

Sport touring motorcycles offer the best of sportbike world and the best of the touring world in one fantastic package.

These are my favorite options, and what I consider to be the best options out there.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – June 26

At the end of every week, I like to look over the motorcycle news stories I’ve written at Web Bike World and grab three of the most notable or my most favorite.

This week we have EICMA, Norton’s former CEO, and Yamaha in the news with some good stories.

So, without further ado, let’s dive into this weeks biggest stories.