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Do Small 125cc Motorcycles Make for Good First Bikes?

There’s a slew of small 125cc motorcycles out there these days. But the question I get regularly is, “Do small 125cc motorcycle make for a good first bike?”

My answer? Yes and No. It really depends on what you want.

These small (sometimes mini motorcycles) can be excellent first bikes. However, I say that with some caveats. Let me explain

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – September 25

There’s been a lot of important motorcycle news stories this week, but I’ve managed to narrow it down to the most important three stories for this week’s roundup.

Harley-Davidson has been making big moves and that’s why the company dominates the news this week. Also, I couldn’t leave out BMW’s big announcement.

Let’s dive in.

Bikes and Beards Is Giving Away an Indian FTR 1200

If you’d like to have an Indian FTR 1200, then you should check out this video by Bikes and Beards to learn how you can win one.

These guys are a cool group of guys who put out excellent content, and they sell bikes and gear.

The Indian is linked to the gear website, so you’ll have to go there to enter to win.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – September 18

Every week I do my best to round up the best motorcycle news stories that came out in the last week.

This week Indian Motorcycle, Ducati, and FB Mondial all made the cut for the news roundup.

Let’s dive into these news stories.

Sedici Sistema II Helmet

Recently, I was combing through the new gear on Revzilla’s site and came across the Sedici Sistema II Helmet. It looks like a good lid, so I thought I’d take a closer look.

Sedici is Cycle Gear’s in-house brand, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth a good look. The brand has some decent gear at a very reasonable price, and the Sedici Sistema II Helmet is a perfect example.

Let’s take a closer look at this budget-focused modular helmet.

Ari Henning Shows You How to Service Your Motorcycle’s Cooling System

Every motorcyclist will have to change their coolant. While you can always take it into the shop, you’ll save a lot of money if you do the maintenance yourself. Here’s how to service your motorcycle’s cooling system.

The good news is that it’s not too hard of a task and it doesn’t take much in terms of tools or time.

In the video above, Ari Henning runs through the process for Revzilla’s YouTube channel.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – September 11

At the end of every week, I try to do a roundup of the most important motorcycle news stories of the week.

This week, Royal Enfield, Bimota, and the 2020 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally made the biggest waves in the news.

Let’s dive in and see some details.

5 Best Harley-Davidson Jackets Under $200

Harley-Davidson is known for its killer motorcycles. However, the company makes a ton of gear including jackets, but you don’t just want any jacket, you want the best Harley-Davidson Jackets.

While there are some jackets out there that cost several hundred dollars, you don’t have to spend that much money. There are nice jackets for under $200.

Here are some of the best Harley-Davidson jackets out there for under $200. Let’s dive in.

Rickman Kawasaki CR1100 Cafe Racer by Paul Gandy

AMA Hall-of-Famers Derek and Don Rickman founded Rickman Motorcycles a while back. The motorcycle you see here was bought by Paul Gandy of the UK in 1990.

Paul used the bike as a racing machine and has been riding it ever since.

The motorcycle was customized to fit his needs, and today it is a well-loved, and well-used cafe racer that looks absolutely killer.

FortNine: Vintage CB360T vs Modern CB300R

One thing that I often wonder is if modern bikes are really all that much better than old ones. They seem to do mostly the same things for more money.

FortNine wanted to tackle this very issue, so the team there put together a video titled “Vintage CB360T vs Modern CB300R.”

The result is a well-crafted argument by some of the best guys in the business.