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.

Could a New Kawasaki ZRX Come Next Year or Is it Something Else?

The rumor mill, that tireless beast, has been grinding out tales of a new Kawasaki, perhaps a revival of the beloved ZRX. The Kawasaki ZRX was a beast, and it would be so cool to see it make it back into the lineup.

But hold your horses, for the tea leaves, as seen in patent filings and type approvals across the oceans, whisper a different truth. It seems the green machine is cooking up a Z1100 SE. That is still a welcome addition to Team Green’s lineup.

The Fully Faired CFMoto Papio XO-1 Brings Retro Min-Moto Cool

The road, my friends, is a tapestry woven with endless tales, and today’s yarn spins around a pint-sized marvel. Feast your eyes on the CFMOTO Papio XO-1, a machine that whispers sweet nothings of yesteryear’s speed and daring, all wrapped up in a package barely larger than a hound dog.

This is a defiant nod to the literbikes and the over-engineered speed demons you see on the road and track. The Papio XO-1 is motorcycling at its best. It looks small. It looks fun. And it won’t break the bank either.

1998 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Chopper – “Melissa”

Here’s a look at “Melissa,” a custom 1998 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Chopper, crafted by Pittsburgh musician Dan Ford.

This machine, brought to life just in time for the Glory Daze event, embodies the classic Sportster chopper aesthetic: a flame-adorned tank, a distinctive custom sissy bar, and a robust springer front end. Its black and yellow color scheme is a clear nod to its Pittsburgh origins.

5 Things to Know About the 2025 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Gray Ghost

Harley-Davidson has a knack for releasing models that generate considerable interest, and their latest, the 2025 Fat Boy Gray Ghost, is no exception. This limited-edition motorcycle commemorates the 35th anniversary of the iconic Fat Boy.

While I haven’t had the opportunity to ride it, the specifications and available information provide a clear picture of what this special model entails. I reported on it when it was announced, and now here’s a quick look at its key features.

Liberty Media to Take Over MotoGP

Big news in the world of two-wheeled racing: Liberty Media, the company that runs Formula 1, just got the green light to take over MotoGP. This is a massive shake-up for the sport, and it’s got a lot of people talking.

The official line is that this acquisition is all about boosting MotoGP’s global appeal and finding new ways to reach a wider audience. Think more eyes on the races, more fans in the stands, and potentially more money flowing into the sport.

The Sale of Public Land: A 250 Million Acre Disaster for America

A significant concern has emerged regarding the potential sale of public land, vast tracts of it, across the United States. It encompasses over 250 million acres, stretching from the arid Southwest to the rugged Alaskan frontier. That’s 40% of public land in the country. Just a reminder, it belongs to all of us.

These are the nation’s shared natural resources, critical habitats, and recreational grounds. Adventure and off-road riders should be pissed, hunters, fishermen, campers, and every goddamn American should too.

Check Out This Custom 1948 Harley-Davidson Panhead

Picture this: a flat-out, custom-built contraption, a 1948 Harley-Davidson Panhead, but this beauty’s got a secret, a heart ripped right out of a wartime flying machine.

A fellow with grease under his fingernails and dreams in his head, a real mechanical wizard, decided he wasn’t content with the usual kick-start dance. Sean Jackson, from Competition Distributing, is a mechanical enthusiast and vintage motorcycle lover. He built this beauty.

A New CFMoto 500SR Voom Coming Soon. Will it Come to the US?

The CFMoto 500SR Voom. That’s a terrible name for what is potentially a super cool bike, a sportbike that is stirring up memories of those wild and wonderful 400cc rockets from the late ’80s and early ’90s.

The Voom’s got a look that’ll make your heart skip a beat, with a curved front and those “retro” round headlights that are actually ram-air intakes. Sneaky, right? And under the sleek bodywork, she packs a punch with a 78-hp, 499cc inline-four engine.

Feast Your Eyes on the MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Ago

If you’re a connoisseur of two-wheeled majesty, listen up. Word on the wind is MV Agusta, those maestros of Italian thunder, have unleashed a machine that’ll make your soul hum. This comes fresh on the heels of MV Agusta’s recent announcement about a new direction for the company.

It’s the Superveloce 1000 Ago, a tribute to a legend named Agostini, and they’re only making 83 of ’em. Just 83! That’s rarer than a perfect alignment of stars on a summer night.

Check Out This Custom BMW R100RS Cafe Racer by Minami Motorcycle

This old BMW R100RS, a machine of forgotten grandeur, has found new life in the hands of Kenji Heianzan at Minami Motorcycle, a quiet corner of Tokyo where custom bikes of a special quality are born.

Kenji, a craftsman with a unique vision, isn’t as interested in gleaming new parts or factory perfection. No, his canvas is the discarded, the forgotten, the parts that whisper tales of roads long traveled. He breathes life into what others cast aside, fashioning cafe racers that hum with an outcast spirit all their own.