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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.

What Scooter Is in ‘Roman Holiday’?

In Roman Holiday, a film that made us all wish for an Italian escapade, the scooter that stole the show alongside Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck is none other than a Vespa. Now, this is not just any two-wheeler. The Vespa, with its quirky charm and buzzing little engine, became a star in its own right, helping to define the postwar European dream of freedom and adventure.

5 Best 150cc Motorcycles and Scooters You Can Buy

Small displacement bikes like 150cc motorcycles and scooters have come a long way in recent years. It used to be that bigger was better when it came to engine size, but people have gotten smart about displacement and realized that even small-displacement motorcycles and scooters can be a lot of fun and get them where they need to go.

10 Best 50cc Scooters In America

These are the best 50cc scooters in America that you can buy right now.

I talk a lot about motorcycles on this website, but there’s another two-wheeled machine that deserves some love and that’s the scooter, specifically 50cc scooters.

Valerio Boni Rode 766 miles in 24 hours on a 45-Year-Old Vespa, Setting a Record

Old Vespa scooters remain some of the coolest ways to get around on two wheels, and Valerio Boni recently rode his 1979 Vespa 50 Special a whopping 766 miles in 24 hours to set a Guinness World record.

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.

Vespa Primavera 150 Video Review from Zack Courts

This is a fantastic little commuter scooter.

The Vespa Primavera 150 brings the classic Italian scooter style to the modern-day market with some great features.

Zack Courts recently had a chance to ride the scooter in his Daily Rider series for Revzilla.

Watch the full video above, or get some of my thoughts below about this unique urban machine.

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.

10 New Motorcycles Under $4,000

If you’re looking for a new motorcycle that won’t break the bank and the bikes on my list of scooters and motorcycles under $3,000 don’t cut it, then you’ll need to start searching for new motorcycles under $4,000.

Only going up another thousand bucks might not seem like it will open up that many more options, but you’ll be surprised to know that there are more than 10 additional options within this price range.

I have pulled together 10 of the best motorcycles under $4000 that also don’t slip into my other list of budget bikes. Without further ado, let’s get into what’s on the list.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – April 23, 2021

At the end of the week, I do a motorcycle news roundup, and I include the most important news stories of the past week.

This week, we have Zero, Vespa, and Harley-Davidson in the news.

Let’s dive in.