If you want an adventure bike and aren’t really interested in the BMW options or the Triumph Tiger, the 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT might be a good option.
The guys from Motorcyclist Magazine get a chance to ride it. I suggest you check out their video of the bike above. If you want to read some of my thoughts, keep on reading.
Continue reading “2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT Review by Motorcyclist Magazine”Looking for some good motorcycle news? I have all the best and most important stories right here. Every weekday I write motorcycle news at WebBikeWorld.com. At the end of the week, I like to do a news roundup here.
This week there’s news about Harley-Davidson, Cleveland CycleWerks, and a newcomer electric battery company called Envate.
Continue reading “Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – March 13”Keeping your motorcycle safe. It’s an important thing. You love your bike, or at least, I hope you do, so having a way to lock it up securely is a must.
In the video above FortNine takes a look at the common motorcycle locks people use and determines if they’re actually any good. While a lock might not be the typical motorcycle gear, it’s one of the more important pieces of equipment.
Continue reading “Motorcycle Locks – How Good Are They?”Looking for a full-face helmet that will keep you safe, looking good, and comfortable as all get-out for mile after lovely mile? Then you should check out the Shoei RF-1200.
The RF-1200 is one of those helmets near the top of the heap in terms of features, construction, and comfort. Are there other great full-face helmets? You bet, but if you’re looking for something better than this, you’ll have to go up in price most likely.
Continue reading “Shoei RF-1200 Helmet”Patrick Tilbury is the man behind the Turbo Dyna by Royal-T. Tilbury created the company Royal-T and its focus is amazing metalworks.
The Turbo Dyna is a Harley-Davidson that looks like no other motorcycle out there. This bike is an impressive idea of what a beast of an HD bike can be, and the finished product is amazing.
Continue reading “Turbo Dyna by Royal-T Racing”Every weekday, I write motorcycle news at Web Bike World. At the end of the week, I like to look over the news stories I covered and do a quick roundup here on Wind Burned Eyes.
This week Harley-Davidson had some big stories in the news. Indian also released a new bike. While there were plenty of other good stories out there, these ones stand out.
Continue reading “Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – March 6”If you’re in need of a new motorcycle jacket check out these.
Every couple of years you’ll need to upgrade your gear. When you do, you’d better focus on a helmet first, and then a jacket next. Some guys will say to get yourself some good boots, but I’ve found that you can just wear some sturdy work boots or some old motorcycle boots until you really decide it’s time to upgrade. The jacket, though, is an absolute must. And you can get one for under $300.
While you’ll still need to get boots, gloves, pants, and any other specific gear you want or need, the jacket is a big part of the puzzle. Here are six of the best out there, and while the prices will vary all of them can be found for under $300.
Note: this post was updated for 2020.
Continue reading “6 Best Motorcycle Jackets Under $300”Say what you will about the 2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire the motorcycle is definitely a conversation starter.
In this video, Adam Waheed of Motorcyclist Magazine takes the bike for a spin to show you what the bike is all about.
Continue reading “2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire Review: MC Commute”I love a good duffle bag and the REAX Poseidon Dry Bag is exactly the kind of duffle I want on my next motorcycle trip out of town.
A lot of motorcycle luggage looks like, well, motorcycle luggage—saddlebags, tank bags, etc—but this bag looks more or less like any old duffle. It’s far from any old duffle bag, however, with tons of advanced features.
Continue reading “REAX Poseidon Dry Bag”I spend a lot of time discussing cafe racers, bobbers, scramblers, and other bikes, but I do love cool sportbikes like this 1974 Suzuki GT750S Vallelunga.
The Suzuki GT750 Le Mans came to the world in 1971. It was nicknamed Water Buffalo or Kettle. It was the first liquid-cooled production motorcycle from Japan. The version you see here is a SAIAD-developed racing special.
Continue reading “Suzuki GT750S Vallelunga Racing Special”
