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.
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.
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 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.
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 Ducati DesertX is here and ready to make its mark.
Ducati has always made killer bikes, and the new 2023 Ducati DesertX is the peak of their lineup for me.
The fine gents over at Motorcycle.com were lucky enough to get in the saddle of this bike and find out what it’s all about.
Watch the full video above to see what Motorcycle.com thought of the motorcycle, and keep reading to learn more about this bike.
Continue reading “Ducati DesertX First Ride Review Video”A super-cool and unique cafe racer worth ogling.
The Yamaha SR400 is a great bike to customize and this custom-built Yamaha SR400 cafe racer by Purpose Built Moto is a perfect demonstration of this.
Dubbed the Silver Surfer by Pipeburn, the bike is a beautiful and sleek demonstration of customization skills by Purpose Moto’s boss Tom Gilroy.
Let’s take a brief look at this unique machine and what makes it special.
Continue reading “Yamaha SR400 Cafe Racer by Purpose Built Moto”Feast your eyes on some seriously beautiful scrambler motorcycles.
Scramblers are some of the coolest bikes out there, and these Heiwa Motorcycle scramblers showcased at the Custom World Scrambler even in Japan are perhaps the coolest.
The event happened from July 16th to August 28th, and it was held at a large commercial facility called “Pacela” in Hiroshima.
At the event, Heiwa Motorcycle showcased 12 custom scramblers which are some of the most beautiful bikes I’ve seen in a while.
Continue reading “‘Custom World Scrambler’ – Heiwa Motorcycle Scramblers”Check out the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S vs Triumph Tiger 1200 G.
The adventure bike market is a tough one and this adventure bike shootout video from Cycle World proves just how good all the top contenders are.
The video above pits some of the best adventure bikes up against one another to help riders decide which they should buy.
If you’re looking for a big-bore adventure motorcycle, then one of these machines could be it.
Continue reading “2022 Adventure Bike Shootout Video”This is a killer limited edition motorcycle!
Morgan Gales got together with Brad Richards, the president of design and creative director of motorcycles at Harley-Davidson, to discuss the new Harley-Davidson FXRST Low Rider El Diablo limited edition motorcycle.
The bike is a truly special machine. Brad goes into detail in the video above showcase what makes this ride a unique motorcycle. He says it’s an evolution of the Low Rider ST bike that’s already out there.
To learn more about this bike, watch the full video above or keep on reading.
Continue reading “Harley-Davidson FXRST Low Rider El Diablo Video Review”Two killer middleweight adventure motorcycles going head-to-head.
Plenty of adventure riders are doing the comparison between the Aprilia Tuareg 660 vs Yamaha Tenere 700.
But most of them will just be comparing these bikes on paper. Motorcycle.com on the other hand had a chance to get in the saddle of these adventure machines and do the head-to-head versus thing right.
In the video above you’ll see what came out of that matchup. While these two bikes are similar on paper, it’s all about how the components come together.
Continue reading “Aprilia Tuareg 660 vs Yamaha Tenere 700 Video Comparison”To be completely honest, most customs look a lot alike, but this Buell-powered SR1 Roadster from RD Kustoms is something different.
This bike came to be out of an illness that the founder of the company had. To read that full story, head over to Return of the Cafe Racers.
The evolution of the machine is genuinely a worthwhile read, but let’s talk about what this bike has on it.
Continue reading “Buell-Powered SR1 Roadster by RD Kustoms”This Honda Monkey built by K-Speed and named Kong Kid is an absolutely silly and awesome bike.
I love the Honda Monkey. It’s a great little 125cc motorcycle by itself, and it’s also a fantastic platform to build a cool custom.
K-Speed took the Monkey to new heights with this blacked-out beauty, which was recently featured on Pipeburn.
Continue reading “Kong Kid Honda Monkey by K-Speed”This is a truly special machine.
This gorgeous machine is the Yamaha TR1 built by the wizards over at DNA Custom Cycles. This bike is a gorgeous example of thinking outside the box.
Every bit about this machine has been painstakingly crafted from the various carbon fiber bits to the 1065cc engine that was dramatically reworked.
The fine folks over at Pipeburn had a hand in writing up a full profile, but I felt the need to share it here.
Continue reading “Yamaha TR1 by DNA Custom Cycles”One of the best bikes in its class.
For the 2022 model year, you’ll find a new Yamaha MT-10 in the company’s lineup. Recently, Cycle World had a chance to check out what this bike is all about.
The machine features a new engine, new electronics, chassis updates, and new styling. It’s basically a brand new bike.
Check out what Cycle World’s Blake Conner thinks about this bike in the video above. And keep reading for some specs and my own thoughts.
Continue reading “Yamaha MT-10 First Ride Review Video”
