The Yamaha XS650 is one of the best bikes to find and customize, and this Yamaha XS650 Bobber “Big Wheel” by A&J Cycles is a perfect example of this.
The bike is an absolutely beautiful machine from the overall style of the bike down to the paint job on the tank. It’s simple, stripped-down, and just plain cool.
Continue reading “Yamaha XS650 Bobber “Big Wheel” by A&J Cycles”Every week I take a look over the motorcycle news stories I’ve covered at Web Bike World and I make do a news roundup of the best news articles here on Wind Burned Eyes.
This week, Harley-Davidsion, Confederate Motorcycles, and Royal Enfield are in the news. Confederate’s news is the most interesting and exciting, but RE and HD have some good news as well.
Continue reading “Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – May 8”When I think of the best cafe racers, I usually think of old bikes that can be transformed into cafe racers, but many motorcycle manufacturers have adopted the cafe-style onto their new bikes. You now don’t have to customize a machine to get that cafe racer look. You can buy it from the factory.
This is preferable for the folks who don’t have the time, skills, or tools to do so themselves. You can always go to a custom shop, which I highly recommend, but if you just want a factory cafe racer, there are some good ones out there.
Here’s a look at the best cafe racers you can buy from major manufacturers. These machines will give you the look you want with the reliability and support you need.
Continue reading “5 Best Cafe Racers You Can Buy”Recently, I published an article on the five best adventure motorcycle boots. My picks there are the ones that provide the best adventure boots all around. However, there comes a time when you don’t need a full, tall adventure boot. sometimes you want something shorter like the Forma Adventure Low Boots.
These boots are what you get if you like the Forma Adventure Boots, but you feel they’re a little too tall, or if you want something a little more like a regular pair of boots.
The Forma Adventure Low Boots are an excellent choice for anyone who likes to ride adventure bikes and go off-road but spends more time on the pavement than the dirt. They provide excellent protection, but not as much as a taller boot. Let’s take a closer look.
Continue reading “Forma Adventure Low Boots”I love BMW R80 motorcycles, especially when they’re customized by a group of folks as talented as Ironwood Moto. The guys took an R80 and transformed it into a work of art.
The bike is a striking example of what can be done to these Bavarian machines if you have the vision and the know-how. The R80 you see here has a massive list of custom parts, and there’s so much attention to detail. It’s a beautiful machine.
Continue reading “Custom BMW R80 by Ironwood Moto”In motorcycle news this week is Harley-Davidson, Energica, and Ducati. I reported on a lot of daily news over at Web Bike World, but these are the stories that I found to be the most important and wanted to share here on Wind Burned Eyes.
I have been trying to avoid COVID-19-related news on here, but this week is unavoidable. There are both good and bad news stories here this week that are directly related. Let’s dive in.
Continue reading “Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – May 1”Scrambler motorcycles are some of the coolest out there. They combine a street design with some dirt capabilities. If you’re partial to this style, then you’re bound to want to know what bikes qualify as the best scramblers.
Well, for me the best scrambler is the one you build in your shed or garage. I’m partial to the custom builds, but I get that not everyone has a shed or garage or the skills necessary to build the bike of their dreams. Luckily, manufacturers build a number of motorcycles that fit the scrambler mold.
If you want a scrambler, and you just want to buy that look from the factory or don’t have the time, skills, tools, or space to build your own scrambler, then check out the five models I’ve showcased below. They’re the best scramblers out there right now.
Continue reading “5 Best Scramblers”Are you an adventure rider who takes your off the beaten path quests very seriously? Then you need the SIDI Adventure 2 Gore-Tex Boots. These boots offer some of the best construction and boot features out there.
They’re recommended by many riders and critics. The SIDI brand is well-known for providing high-quality products, and there’s little not to love about these adventure boots that will keep not only your feet but your ankles and shins protected.
Continue reading “SIDI Adventure 2 Gore-Tex Boots”There are a lot of custom killer bikes based on the Indian Scout Sixty, and the Road Runner by MotoShed from the UK is one of them. This cool bike offers plenty to love.
When I first saw it, I thought it looked cool, but I kind of passed it by. It was only upon a closer look that I really fell for it.
Continue reading “Indian Scout Sixty “Road Runner” by MotoShed”It’s the end of the week and that means I take a look at all the motorcycle news stories I wrote over at Web Bike World, and I do a news roundup here on Wind Burned Eyes.
This week, Norton and Honda feature in the news as well as some guidelines around the industry in general in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. I usually try not to report on COVID-19 stuff here, but this is actually good news.
Continue reading “Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – April 24”
