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.

Approval Documents and Photos Show Benelli Middleweight Adventure Bike

Italian firm Benelli has some future adventure bikes in the works. Recently photos and details for the new TRK702 and TRK702X leaked, according to Cycle World.

This new adventure bike will seek to take on BMW’s F800 GS and Yamaha’s Tenere 700.

This new 702, which has been type-approved in China, from Benelli will utilize a CFMoto-produced engine. The company has its own 700CL-X and Benelli is using that for the TRK702.

Check Out the Indian Motorcycle, Jack Daniel’s and Klock Werks Kustoms Challenger

The Indian Motorcycle, Jack Daniel’s, and Klock Werks Kustoms Challenger is one bagger that’s hard to forget once you get a look.

This machine is as intricate-looking as anything Indian has put out, and the colors and upgrades to the Indian Challenger platform are nothing short of impressive.

Paying homage to Tennessee Rye Whiskey, this machine is one of only 107 to be produced.

Ducati Reveals the New 2022 Scrambler 1100 Tribute Pro And Scrambler Urban Motard

Ducati recently pulled the covers off the Scrambler 1100 Tribute Pro and Scrambler Urban Motard.

Ducati makes some of the best bikes out there right now and the company is in the middle of revealing its 2022 lineup. This duo Scrambler reveal is the latest.

Let’s take a closer look at these two new scramblers coming from Ducati.

Kawasaki Motorcycles Is Going All-Electric by 2035

In a somewhat shocking move, Kawasaki said it’s going to make all of its bikes electrified by 2035 in developed countries.

According to a report by Nikkei Asia, Kawasaki wants to be the green leader in developed countries.

This move comes after the motorcycle company spun off of the parent company. This repositions the motorcycle business, but there are still huge hurdles ahead.

Kawasaki Hydrogen Motorcycle Plans Revealed

Hydrogen-powered cars have been a thing for a little while now, but motorcycles utilizing a hydrogen powertrain haven’t existed. Kawasaki wants to change that.

According to a new report by Cycle World showing images from AutoBy Kawasaki is working on an engine that will be internal combustion and utilize hydrogen for fuel.

Let me explain what I can about how this came to be.

Check Out the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 Nürburgring

There are good looking bikes and then there’s the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 Nürburgring.

This machine is wickedly handsome and has the performance specs to back up its dastardly good looks.

MV Agusta released a lot of info about this motorcycle, and I’m going to quickly go over the highlights.

2022 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Order Period Open Now

Kawasaki officially opened the order period for all three versions of the Ninja H2.

The company offers the Ninja H2, the Ninja H2 Carbon, and the Ninja H2R. I’m a day late in announcing it, but I figured it’s still relevant news, and if you want one of these you need to act.

Kawasaki is not accepting orders after December 17 for the various versions of the supercharged sportbike.

CAKE Delivered the Kalk AP for Anti-Poaching Efforts in Africa

Cake has delivered its first batch of electric anti-poaching bush bikes to Africa.

The motorcycles were delivered to the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC). The SAWC is now using these bikes to increase the efficiency of combating poaching.

This is a great initiative by Cake and its motorcycles—specifically the Kalk—are uniquely positioned to make a difference here.

Updates for the 2022 BMW K1600 Models

BMW has some of the best touring motorcycles in the world with its 2022 BMW K1600 Models. The company has updated them for the new model year.

These updates are a fairly long-time coming because the bikes have not been updated since 2017.

The updates are to the engine and some minor features, but all of them have made the K1600 models better, at least on paper.

Check Out the 2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660

Triumph is making the most of the Trident platform with the reveal of the 2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660.

The motorcycle is the adventure sports model in the company’s lineup. This bike offers a sporty but adventure-ready design.

Triumph appears to have a winner on its hands with class-leading power, low cost of ownership, and an affordable MSRP of $9,295.