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.

The BSA Bantam 350 Is In India to Challenge Royal Enfield

The world of motorcycling is filled with legendary names, and BSA, with its rich British heritage, is a name that resonates deeply. After a long period of silence, the brand is roaring back to life, and it’s doing so with a motorcycle that carries a name as iconic as the brand itself: the Bantam.

The original Bantam was a humble two-stroke that, in the years following World War II, helped put a nation on two wheels. Now, more than half a century later, the Bantam returns, but it’s a very different machine for a very different time. The new Bantam 350 is a modern classic, a bike that blends retro style with contemporary engineering.

The Triumph Thruxton 400 Launches in India

The classic café racer has always been a symbol of speed and style, a motorcycle stripped down for performance and defined by its distinctive look. Now, that legacy is getting a modern, accessible twist with the launch of the Triumph Thruxton 400.

I’ve written about this bike previously, and I’ll be honest, I’m pretty excited about it. It’s good to see Triumph deliver on what had been rumored and discussed for so long.

Harley-Davidson Appoints Artie Starrs CEO

The roar of a V-twin, the very heartbeat of a Harley-Davidson, is a sound that has long defined a company and a culture. But now, a new voice is stepping into the choir, not from the world of engines and chrome, but from Topgolf, to turn things around.

Harley-Davidson has announced that Artie Starrs, a man known for his work at Topgolf, will be taking the helm as its new CEO. This appointment is more than just a changing of the guard; it’s a bold new direction for the Motor Company.

Custom Honda XR400R by Prutti

This is a custom Honda XR400R, a true “Baja-Style Weapon,” forged by the hands of an Australian builder and content creator known as Prutti. The Honda XR400R, first unleashed in ’96 and revered for its rock-solid reliability long after its 2004 production end, was the perfect canvas.

Prutti’s vision? To craft the “ultimate middleweight XR,” a machine that blended style, nostalgia, and the kind of hard-nosed functionality needed for multi-day expeditions deep into the bush.

Honda Electric Motorcycle Reveal Coming September 2

Honda, that titan of two-wheeled innovation, has just sent a powerful signal that it’s ready for the electric motorcycle revolution, with an announcement that promises to electrify the riding world on September 2nd.

For a while now, we’ve seen glimpses, teasers, and concepts. The EV Fun Concept at EICMA, for instance, hinting at Honda’s electric aspirations. But now, it’s getting real.

You Can Now Take Your Motorcycle Exam on an Electric Motorcycle

The path to becoming a motorcyclist has long been paved with traditional gas engines and the subtle art of clutch control. But a new era is dawning. For those looking to join the ranks of riders, you can now earn your motorcycle license on an electric bike.

This isn’t just a minor tweak; it’s a significant shift. For years, the traditional learning process involved mastering the nuances of a gasoline engine – finding the friction zone, managing the throttle without stalling, and navigating the symphony of mechanical sounds.

Norton Will Reveal 4 New Models at EICMA 2025

The hallowed name of Norton, a marque steeped in British motorcycling history, is set to emerge from the shadows with a renewed vigor, thanks to its parent company, TVS.

Word has it that TVS is preparing a significant push, with four new Norton models slated to break cover by late 2025, and arriving in showrooms by the summer of 2026.

Custom Triumph Bonneville T100 by Heiwa Motorcycles

This custom Triumph Bonneville T100, born from the legendary workshop of Japan’s Heiwa Motorcycles. Kengo Kimura, the quiet genius behind Heiwa, is a man known for conjuring both wild showpieces and these delightful, everyday custom machines.

For this particular project, Kimura-san chose an older, air-cooled 2000 model Bonneville T100, packing a 790cc engine. A smart choice, as these are more accessible and perfectly suited for what he envisioned: a true “bar hopper.”

Fewer than 400 Charging Stations Built Despite $7.5 Billion In Federal Funding for Infrastructure

Sometimes, even the grandest plans hit a roadblock, not of asphalt, but of bureaucracy. Such, it seems, is the tale of America’s electric vehicle charging stations. Another of the many failings of the US Federal Government.

Fewer than a measly 400 charging stations were built despite there being $7.5 billion approved for Infrastructure spending under Biden. So if you want to ride electric motorcycles, you’re still pretty limited on where you can go.

The Triumph Thruxton 400 Is Coming Soon

For too long, the Thruxton has been a machine of noble displacement. But now, a new chapter is set to begin, proving that big character doesn’t always need a big engine.

Word on the street is that Triumph is readying a pint-sized Thruxton for an August debut: the Thruxton 400. Born from Triumph’s clever partnership with Bajaj, it’s designed to bring that heritage, that feeling of pure, unadulterated motorcycling, to a wider audience, in much the same way the Scrambler 400X does.