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.
I’ve talked about a lot of different types of motorcycles on this blog, but power cruisers have to be one of my favorites.
These are bikes that are cruisers but designed with high-performance engines that can rocket your from a standstill to highway speeds in no time at all.
I thought it best to put together a list of the top five power cruisers that are on sale today. Here are my picks.
Continue reading “5 Craziest Power Cruisers You Can Buy”The 2020 Honda Africa Twin is one of the best adventure motorcycles out there that you can buy.
Sure, the BMW fanboys will point to their GS motorcycles, and I can’t fault them for it, but the Honda is a fantastic bike, and you can even get a DCT.
Zack Courts had a chance to ride the Honda Africa Twin for Revzilla and posted a video about it recently.
Continue reading “Zack Courts Reviews a 2020 Honda Africa Twin”On Fridays, I like to take a look over the past week’s news articles and do a motorcycle news roundup here on Wind Burned Eyes.
This week, there are some interesting stories out there. Topics include Briggs & Stratton, Yamaha, and how a simple scooter helped a kid learn and find meaning.
Without further ado, let’s dive into the best stories of the week.
Continue reading “Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – July 24”Not that long ago, I called the Ducati Streetfighter V4 S the best motorcycle of 2020 in an article that went live on Web Bike World.
I stand by that assessment. I think the Streetfighter is the most interesting bike that came out this year, with the Triumph Rocket 3 coming up in a close second.
Zack Courts of Revzilla, recently had a chance to check out the motorcycle.
Continue reading “Zack Courts Reviews a 2020 Ducati Streetfighter V4 S”I’m always scrolling through the classifieds listings, both local and otherwise for interesting motorcycles, and this 1959 Ducati 175 Sport cafe racer recently caught my eye.
Now, I have no more room in my shed at the moment, but I will say that this Ducati is a really tempting machine and it has a racing history that I find pretty cool.
It’s for sale right now with a list price of $7,250. Let’s get into the bike’s details.
Continue reading “Ducati 175 Sport For Sale”This week has been one with some seriously good motorcycle news stories, and every week I try to pull together a roundup of the best and most impactful stories.
This week Bimota, Royal Enfield, and the state of Missouri are in the news stories I’ve rounded up.
Let’s take a closer look.
Continue reading “Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – July 17”The Ducati Sport Classic GT1000, of all of the bikes that have come out in the last 20 years, is the best-looking motorcycle out there.
Ever since I saw this bike in the second Tron (Tron Legacy)movie, I wanted it. There’s something about it in terms of how it looks that just draws me into it. It’s the single best example of a factory cafe racer I’ve ever seen.
Continue reading “Ducati Sport Classic GT1000 For Sale”Here’s a unique and interesing bike that I didn’t expect to see. It’s a Honda XL175 Bobber.
The builder Andrew Fletcher-Love took the Honda and transformed it into something seriously different. This is a bobber that looks unlike others.
Just when you think you’ve seen about everything, someone comes out with something new and killer.
Continue reading “Honda XL175 Bobber by Andrew Fletcher-Love”Every week at the end of the week I like to do a motorcycle news roundup of my favorite stories that I wrote over at Web Bike World.
This week Harley-Davidson, BMW, and Langen Motorcycles stood out the most in the news.
So, without further messing around, let’s get into the most important news stories of the week.
Continue reading “Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – July 10”The naked bike portion of the motorcycle market is a diverse one. Naked sportbikes are a big part of this segment and they only become even more important as time goes on.
A lot of companies are stripping their sportbikes of their body panels and fairings. From there it’s all about adding slightly wider handlebars and sometimes re-tuning the engine to make them better for street use. In the end, you get fantastic naked sportbikes that are designed specifically for street riding.
That said, these bikes are still good on the racetrack. Really what you get is a group of bikes that are sporty, fun, and stripped down. Let’s take a look at my top picks.
Continue reading “5 Best Naked Sportbikes You Can Buy”
