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.

CTXP: 2020 Ducati Panigale V4 S vs 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000

Zack and Ari Put the Ducati Panigale to the Test

Zack Courts and Ari Henning are doing big things at Revzilla, and the latest version of their CTXP they do with Spenser Robert is a very cool look at the 2020 Ducati Panigale V4 S vs 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000.

The guys put it up against a 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 that Ari had mostly rebuilt.

The results of their various testing are pretty darn interesting, and I highly recommend you watch the video above.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – August 28

Every week I try to do my best to round up the most impactful motorcycle news stories at the end of the week.

It’s not always easy because there are often several. However, this week was pretty easy.

BMW has some seriously cool news, Aprilia teased a new bike, ands Royal Enfield Himalayan has some notable updates.

This Kawasaki KZ750 TwinCafe Racer Built by STG Tracker Is Built Right

This Kawasaki KZ750 Twin cafe racer built by STG Tracker out of Buenos Aires, Argentina, is one of the reasons I included the KZ in my recent list of best motorcycles to customize.

This particular cafe racer shows that you can build pretty much anything out of a good KZ.

This bike is a 1976, and the team at STG Tracker transformed the bike.

Continue reading “This Kawasaki KZ750 TwinCafe Racer Built by STG Tracker Is Built Right”

Adam Waheed Reviews the 2021 Honda ADV150 for Motorcyclist Magazine

The 2021 Honda ADV150 is a bike that has me excited. I’m a huge fan of cafe racers and scramblers, particularly custom bikes, but I love a good scooter.

And the Honda ADV150 is something special. The bike is basically a Honda PCX reworked for some mild off-roading.

Motorcyclist Magazine’s Adam Waheed recently had a chance to test out the new scooter.

Zack Courts Reviews the Instantly Likeable 2021 Honda ADV150

Here’s a closer look at the 2021 Honda ADV150. Zack Courts of Revzilla recently had a chance to review the little adventure scooter and came away impressed.

I’m itching to ride this thing. It has received positive reviews, and honestly, I dig scooters.

It’s not some badass ADV bike, but it can take on a little bit of dirt, as Zack demonstrates.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – August 21, 2020

At the end of every week, I like to do a roundup of the motorcycle news stories that broke during the week.

Honda, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, and UK motorcycle and scooter sales made the cut this week.

Here’s a look at the best news stories of this past week.

5 Best Classic Motorcycles to Customize

Something I’ve been asked more than once is, “what are the best classic motorcycles to customize?”

I usually tell people the first thing they need to do if they have a classic motorcycle is to learn how to maintain it in its stock form. Then they can think about customization.

There’s nothing wrong with having a stock motorcycle. However, I completely get the appeal of a customized motorcycle. It allows you to put a personalized touch on your own machine and is quite clearly an art form. If you’re looking for a good bike, I have the list for you.

This Honda CB1300 ‘Muscle Racer’ by Thomas Danet Is an Awesome Custom Bike

There are plenty of awesome cafe racers out there, but this Honda CB1300 called the “Muscle Racer” by Thomas Danet might take the cake.

This model has been gone through from top to bottom, and it’s as unique as they come.

The bike is dark, handsome, and ready for action. It’s a beautiful custom motorcycle unlike others out there.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – August 14, 2020

Every Friday, I try to do a roundup of the best motorcycle news stories that have hit within the last week.

This week, Honda, Harley-Davidson, and Sturgis, South Dakota are in the news.

There’s plenty of other news that happened this week as well, but these are the most important news stories out there right now. Let’s dig in.

Check Out This Awesome Custom Harley-Davidson Turbo Shovelhead

There are plenty of killer custom Harley motorcycles out there, but this custom Harley-Davidson Turbo Shovelhead by Christain T. Newman is perhaps the most impressive I’ve seen in a while.

The bike looks like no other Harley bobber out there that I’ve seen. Newman really crafted a piece of work with this bike.

The bike is a 1978 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead. Newman took it and transformed it into what you see here at his home shop.