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5 Best Small Adventure Motorcycles

These little bikes are ready for anything.

The adventure motorcycle market is a very cool one, and small adventure motorcycles are becoming a bigger and more important part of the market.

If you want something that’s easy to ride, lightweight, and still on-road and off-road capable, then small adventure motorcycles actually make a lot of sense.

There are far more of these bikes than there used to be, and they’re not just designed for beginner riders. Motorcyclists of all skill levels can find a lot of fun to be had on a small adventure motorcycle. Here are my picks for the best small adventure motorcycles.

What’s the Best Motorcycle for Commuting?

With gas being so expensive and commute times taking a lot of time, people are looking for better ways to get around, and for some that means they need to find the best motorcycle for commuting.

This is a question with a tough answer. The best motorcycle for commuting is different depending on the rider and the commute. Some will need a higher-powered machine capable of highway runs while others might just need something small and agile.

With that said, there are some traits that make for a truly good commuter motorcycle, so I thought it worth it to write up an article on this subject.

Updates for the 2022 BMW K1600 Models

BMW has some of the best touring motorcycles in the world with its 2022 BMW K1600 Models. The company has updated them for the new model year.

These updates are a fairly long-time coming because the bikes have not been updated since 2017.

The updates are to the engine and some minor features, but all of them have made the K1600 models better, at least on paper.

BMW Motorrad Reveals the Electric Concept CE 02

If you’re a young urbanite who loves all things two wheels, then you’re probably on board with the electrified future, at least BMW Motorrad’s Concept CE 02 assumes that.

The new concept bike from BMW is a sort of mashup of an e-bike, motorcycle, and scooter into one machine that’s designed to appeal to the next generation of riders.

This bike won’t blow away sportbikes on the road or cruise like a Harley, but that’s so far from the point. This is a new kind of electric motorbike.

What Motorcycles Do Police Use?

I used to love to see motorcycle cops as a kid, and recently I began to wonder just what motorcycles do police use?

Not just American police officers, but motorcycle cops everywhere. Law enforcement utilizes all kinds of vehicles, and obviously, motorcycles are my favorite.

So, without further ado, let’s dive into the topic of what motorcycles do police use?

BMW R80 “Nightmare” by Niks Motorcycles

If you’re looking for a different take on the classic airhead BMW motorcycles, then you need to check out Niks Motorcycles Nightmare BMW R80.

The bike is a beautiful, lean, black machine, and one of the coolest R80s that I’ve seen ever.

Niks Motorcycles has built a truly unforgettable machine here.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week January 22, 2021

I try to do a motorcycle news roundup at the end of every week. Just a quick look back through the most important news stories out there.

This week, BMW, Moto Guzzi, and Harley-Davidson all made the cut for the news roundup.

So, without further ado, let’s take a closer look at the news stories that really mattered this week.

Video: Rory Reid Reviews the BMW R 18

You might recognize Rory Reid from his automotive reviews he has done for various publications and companies, including Top Gear. Now he’s with AutoTrader and he gets to review bikes, too. This time he’s on the BMW R 18.

The BMW R 18 is new for the company this year. It’s a big and burly cruiser that stands out from the competition and challenges Harley-Davidson at a time when The Motor Company isn’t at its best.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – October 23

This week there have been some great motorcycle news stories, and I wanted to take a moment to look back over them and do a news roundup.

This week Indian, BMW, and Honda make the cut for the news roundup.

So, without further ado, let’s dive in.

Zack Courts Reviews a 2021 BMW R 18

Looking for one of the craziest cruisers on the market? The 2021 BMW R 18 is it. The motorcycle has a massive boxer twin engine and some old-school style.

Zack Courts had the chance to review the R 18 recently and give his thoughts about the bike.

There’s certainly a lot of merits to this motorcycle, but it’s not a perfect bike