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Glide Through the Streets: The Guide to Choosing the Perfect Motor Scooter

In this ultimate guide, I will unveil everything you need to know about choosing the perfect scooter. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or a beginner, finding the right scooter can make all the difference in your riding experience. I understand that selecting the ideal motor scooter can be a daunting task with so many options available in the market. But fret not! I’ve got you covered.

Cycle World Names Its 10 Best Motorcycles of 2022

Cycle World has named it’s 10 best.

With 2023 right around the corner a lot of eyes are on the new bikes for 2023, but before I completely turn my focus to the new year, I wanted to direct your attention to a good end-of-year wrap-up from Cycle World. Here are the magazine’s best bikes of 2022.

Aprilia Tuareg 660 vs Yamaha Tenere 700 Video Comparison

Two killer middleweight adventure motorcycles going head-to-head.

Plenty of adventure riders are doing the comparison between the Aprilia Tuareg 660 vs Yamaha Tenere 700.

But most of them will just be comparing these bikes on paper. Motorcycle.com on the other hand had a chance to get in the saddle of these adventure machines and do the head-to-head versus thing right.

In the video above you’ll see what came out of that matchup. While these two bikes are similar on paper, it’s all about how the components come together.

Aprilia RS660 vs Yamaha R7 vs Honda CBR650R Shootout Video

Which of these three middleweight sportbikes would you want in your garage?

There are some truly great middleweight sportbikes these days, and the RS660, Yamaha R7, and Honda CBR650 are among the top. That’s we needed a shootout!

Recently the fine folks over at Motorcycle News had a chance to get the three of those bikes together to conduct a shootout.

In the video above you’ll see just how they all stack up against one another. And I want to do a brief spec rundown below.

Get to Work by Riding a Scooter – The Best Scooters for Car Drivers

Here are FortNine’s top picks!

Scooters are a great way to get to work, and FortNine decided to make a video showcasing the best scooters for folks who don’t have a motorcycle license.

I’ve written about the merits of 50cc scooters before, and I really do think they’re one of the best ways to commute. Even better in many cases than a lot of motorcycles depending on the type of commute you have.

In the video above, the Canadian gents over at FortNine go over three of their picks for the best scooters for car drivers, and below, you’ll find my thoughts on each of them.

Check Out the 2022 Aprilia Tuareg

Aprilia always makes cool motorcycles and the 2022 Aprilia Tuareg is the latest from the brand.

The new midsize ADV motorcycle is no joke, and it looks absolutely fabulous. This bike should sit between the Yamaha T7 and the KTM 890 Adventure or Husqvarna Norden 901, and fill one of the small voids left in the ADV market.

Let’s take a closer look at what makes this bike a special machine that you might want to consider.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – September 4

Every week I try to do a roundup of the most important motorcycle news stories here on Wind Burned Eyes.

This week Honda, Husqvarna, and Aprilia are in the news. They all have some upcoming bikes that were announced or teased.

Let’s dive into these motorcycle news stories.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – August 28

Every week I try to do my best to round up the most impactful motorcycle news stories at the end of the week.

It’s not always easy because there are often several. However, this week was pretty easy.

BMW has some seriously cool news, Aprilia teased a new bike, ands Royal Enfield Himalayan has some notable updates.

5 Best Naked Sportbikes You Can Buy

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.