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.
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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.
- Cafe Racer
- Scrambler
- Bobber
- Sportbikes
- Electric Motorcycles
- Minibikes
- Cruisers
- Adventure Bikes
- Moped
- Scooter
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.
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.
Continue reading “The Ransom Archangel Is an Expensive, Bespoke, and Mesmerizing”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.
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It’s safe to say that a significant portion of the future of motorcycles is electric. I don’t see the gas engine going away, but EVs will be part of our future. One bike that’s really embodying this is the BMW CE 04. The gents at the Fully Charged Show had a go with it. Let’s take a closer look.
Continue reading “A Closer Look at the BMW CE 04”Racing the Suzuki V-Strom at the 2024 NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally
The Suzuki V-Strom might not be what you think of when you think of the Norra Mexican 1000 Rally race, but the crazy gents at Cycle World recently raced the bike at the event.
Continue reading “Racing the Suzuki V-Strom at the 2024 NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally”Kymco RevoNEX and SuperNEX Will Be Built on LiveWire Platform
Kymco will have electric motorcycles soon, called the RevoNEX and SuperNEX. Recently, it came out that Kymco and LiveWire (yes, from Harley) would be partnering for these new bikes.
Continue reading “Kymco RevoNEX and SuperNEX Will Be Built on LiveWire Platform”BMW CE 02: What Reviewers Are Saying
The BMW CE 02 is an electric motorcycle, that’s billed by the company as a urban mobility vehicle. It’s been passed around to the big mags and blogs and the reviews are in! Let’s take a look at the consensus.
Continue reading “BMW CE 02: What Reviewers Are Saying”Valerio Boni Rode 766 miles in 24 hours on a 45-Year-Old Vespa, Setting a Record
Old Vespa scooters remain some of the coolest ways to get around on two wheels, and Valerio Boni recently rode his 1979 Vespa 50 Special a whopping 766 miles in 24 hours to set a Guinness World record.
Continue reading “Valerio Boni Rode 766 miles in 24 hours on a 45-Year-Old Vespa, Setting a Record”The Benda Napoleon 250 Is a Weird, But Cool Bobber-Style Cruiser
The Benda Napoleon 250 is a unique bobber-style cruiser motorcycle with a V-twin engine and a funky front suspension setup. I’m sure it’s heavier than it needs to be, especially for a 250, but gosh it is cool looking.
Continue reading “The Benda Napoleon 250 Is a Weird, But Cool Bobber-Style Cruiser”Yamaha Electric Motocross Bike Developments
The Yamaha electric motocross bike is coming. A month ago, Cycle World reported about some early stages, and now the new patents surfaced. This likely means it’s getting closer to a production model.
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