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The 8 Coolest Beginner Motorcycles (2024)

The first motorcycle. It’s a rite of passage, a gateway to freedom, and a crash course (hopefully metaphorical) in two-wheeled living. The beginner bike needs to be approachable yet brimming with charisma—something to ignite your passion for riding without scaring you off.

After all, the coolest bikes aren’t always the fastest; they’re the ones that make you smile every time you thumb the starter. Here are eight machines that deliver just that. These are the coolest beginner motorcycles.

Book Review – ‘McQueen’s Motorcycles: Racing and Riding with the King of Cool’ by Matt Stone and Dave Ekins

Few cultural icons have ever fused the worlds of motorcycles, Hollywood, and rebellion as effortlessly as Steve McQueen. In McQueen’s Motorcycles: Racing and Riding with the King of Cool, authors Matt Stone and Dave Ekins take readers on a thrilling ride through McQueen’s deep passion for motorcycles.

More than just a casual hobby, McQueen’s love for two wheels was as integral to his persona as his acting career, and this book captures the essence of that connection.

Self Administration: A KTM Pit Stop or the End of the Race?

For KTM AG, the checkered flag is nowhere in sight as Europe’s largest motorcycle manufacturer takes a sharp turn into insolvency proceedings in the form of self administration. There were signs of KTM’s fall from grace, but this makes it official.

Announced by Pierer Mobility AG, this “pit stop” sees KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas, and MV Agusta brands thrown into the hands of Austria’s self-administration restructuring process. CEO Stefan Pierer, who once steered KTM to record revenues, vows to fight for his “life’s work,” but the numbers paint a grim picture.

Pierer Mobility AG Cuts Down Its Board Members, Signaling Bad News

Pierer Mobility AG, home to big names like KTM and GASGAS, has been hit hard by the last few years of high interest rates and tighter purse strings. A recent announcement from Pierer reveals the gravity: board members have been slashed from six to two. That’s not a good sign. When you start cutting executives, you know the boat’s taking on water.

Check Out the Updates for the 2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

The 2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition is a bike that doesn’t shout, but lets you know it’s still here—kinda like that trusty friend who never changed his wardrobe but somehow always looks good. This year, Husqvarna gave it a few tweaks to meet Euro5+ regulations, keeping it in the good graces of emissions standards without sacrificing too much of its adventure bike spirit.

Check Out the New 2025 Husqvarna Vitpilen 801

The new Husqvarna Vitpilen 801, the “White Arrow,” follows the Svartpilen 801 as a stylish roadster with performance borrowed from the KTM 790 Duke. Underneath, it shares the same 799cc parallel-twin engine, producing a potent 105 horsepower and 64 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed transmission and adjustable ride modes. But where the Svartpilen goes for a rugged, scrambler vibe, the Vitpilen opts for sharper, more aggressive lines and a lower, sportier riding position.

Husqvarna Updates the TE 300 Pro and FE 350 Pro

Ah, Husqvarna. The name alone conjures visions of wild trails and the promise of dirt-soaked exhilaration. Their latest updates to the TE 300 Pro and FE 350 Pro are like throwing gasoline on the fire that is competitive off-road racing.

The More Extreme 2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition Is Coming

Due to some European type-approval documents, it has been confirmed that the 2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition—the more extreme version of the adventure bike—will be coming to the US. That said, there has been no official announcement yet.

Pierer Mobility Group Had a Record Year in 2022

Pierer Mobility Group posted a record year for motorcycle sales in 2022 with 375,612 models being sold. This is a 13 percent increase in sales over the previous year and bodes well for the company in 2023.

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.