Most Reliable Motorcycle: A Guide to the Top Brands
The reliability of a motorcycle is one of the most important things you need to consider when searching for the perfect motorbike to hit the road. It is also worth noting that one of the major reasons for buying a motorbike is to reduce the costs of transportation. As such, no one wants to spend […]
Continue readingThe Best Touring Motorcycles: Top Picks for Comfort
If you are looking for luxury, mile-eating ability, long-distance motorcycling comfort, your best option is a touring motorcycle. Touring motorcycles come with large but smooth engines that can pull two riders and their luggage without any issues. Touring motorbikes are equipped with road-oriented chassis to provide you with a reassuring, planted handling. If you want to […]
Continue readingHow Dangerous Are Motorcycles? Are They Worth the Risk?
About 20 months ago, a good friend of mine took off on a two-year trip around the world on his motorbike. He had previously accomplished a 5000-kilometer solo ride, and it became the catalyst for the much longer bike trip. So, yeah, ultimate #bikergoals. Some of his friends worry about his safety, but I don’t. He’s […]
Continue readingHow Much Does a Motorcycle Weigh? | Different Motorbikes and Their Weight Range
How much does a motorcycle weigh? Just add the weight of its parts — from its engine to its handlebars, all the way to the very last spoke in its tires. And every feature that is packed onto it means packing on its corresponding weight. However, every pound added on would adversely affect performance and […]
Continue readingThe Best Dirt Bikes for Trail Riding
Dirt biking! A sport of fierce renown has grown to be a hobby for most people. People no longer want to watch expert riders having all the fun in racing competitions. Instead, they want a first-hand experience with them on the bike. If you are one such person, then you need the best dirt bike for […]
Continue readingHow to Sell a Motorcycle | Tips to Get a Good Price
We all love our bikes, and deciding to let it go is a very difficult decision to make. Most bikers have become emotionally attached to their motorbikes, which means letting them go is not easy. There are many reasons why people sell their bikes; it could be due to financial difficulties, becoming a new parent, outgrowing […]
Continue readingBest Motorcycles for Women | Comfortable and Easy-to-Ride Bikes for Female Riders
A recent survey showed that women constitute over more than 10 percent of motorcycle riders, and that number is continually increasing. Motorcycles are not just a guy thing. However, if you are new to this space or you are just looking for a female-friendly motorcycle, you could use some recommendations on the best motorcycles for […]
Continue readingThe Best Beginner Motorcycles: Coolest Starter Rides
Riding a motorcycle is somewhat similar to riding a classic bicycle – you have to learn how to ride, and once you do, you will never forget. Nevertheless, learning to ride a motorcycle can be more difficult than learning to ride a bike. Fortunately, you can enjoy a smoother and safer learning experience by choosing […]
Continue readingHarley-Davidson Sportster 883
It’s been called the motorcycle that saved Harley-Davidson. The Sportster was introduced in 1957 and is the longest continuously produced model in Harley-Davidson history, and one of the longest in the world. Only the Royal Enfield Bullet, first manufactured in 1948, has a longer production history.Vital StatsManufacturerHarley-DavidsonBike ClassCruiserYears1986-2008Top Speed105 mphWeight563 lb (dry)Height45.7″Seat Height29.3″Wheelbase60.00″The Harley-Davidson Sportser […]
Continue readingThe Best Commuter Motorcycle: An Awesome Ride to Work
While many motorcycle lovers like riding bikes for sports, fun, and the hobby of it, many people out there ride them as urban transport. Most people do not need them for long mountain drives or cruise around the town; they just need them to commute from one point to another or a nearby grocery store […]
Continue readingThe Best 500cc Motorcycles for Riders of All Levels
What are the qualities of the best 500cc motorcycles? Whether you are looking to buy your first motorbike or you just want to upgrade your bike to something bigger, a 500cc bike might be the perfect option for you. Motorbikes that come with 500cc engines are considered an intermediate class. Bikes with such engine displacements provide […]
Continue readingHarley-Davidson Softail Custom
Two research developments came together in 1984 when Harley-Davidson introduced the Softail model family. Work on the Softail frame, which hid the rear suspension to give the bike the look of hard tail choppers of the 60’s and 70’s, began in St. Louis in 1974.Vital StatsManufacturerHarley-DavidsonModelSoftail CustomBike ClassCruiserYears1986 – 1999, 2007 – 2010Configuration1584 cc air-cooled […]
Continue readingHarley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight
One of the most distinctive styling elements of the Forty-Eight is the peanut tank. And as a tip of the hat to the year the tank was introduced, Harley named the new for 2010 Sportster the Forty-Eight (never “48”).Vital StatsManufacturerHarley-DavidsonModelSportster Forty-EightBike ClassCruiserYears2010-PresentConfiguration1200 cc air-cooled fuel injectedPower65 hpTop Speed125 mphWeight545 lb (dry)Height42″Seat Height26.8mmWheelbase59.80″Background of The Harley-Davidson […]
Continue readingHarley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide
Before there was a Harley-Davidson Dyna family there was the Wide Glide. Introduced in 1980 as the FXWG, the Wide Glide represented the epitome of Harley’s factory custom theme, introduced in 1971 with the Super Glide.Vital StatsManufacturerHarley-DavidsonModelDyna Wide GlideBike ClassCruiserYears1993 – 2008, 2010 – presentConfiguration1690 cc fuel injected air-cooledTwin Cam 103Weight650 lb (dry)Height47.8″Seat Height26.7 mmSeat […]
Continue readingThe Best Cruiser Motorcycles: Comfortable and Stylish Rides
When it comes to motorbikes, cruisers have a feel and look of their own. This category of motorcycles is not about speed and power (even though most of them have these attributes) but it is about cruising in style, as the name implies. Cruiser motorcycles tend to have a very low seat, a relaxed feet-forward riding […]
Continue readingWhat Is A Bobber Motorcycle and What Makes it One?
A bobber (bob-job) motorbike, by definition, is a one of a kind creation that shares its most basic fundamental elements with other motorcycles. From that basic starting point, a bobber motorcycle then becomes a reflection of the rider designing and building it from the ground up. From a custom seat and paint job to unique controls […]
Continue readingThe Best Sport Touring Motorcycle Comparisons
If you like speed but also want to enjoy a touch of comfort, then a sport touring motorcycle is what you need. Long motorbike trips require the right equipment, and sport touring motorbikes are more than capable for the job, whether off-road or on-road. Sport touring motorbikes are a combination of the speed of sportbikes and […]
Continue readingThe Best Adventure Motorcycles: Reviews and Comparisons
Not all adventure motorbikes are created equal, some deliver exceptional performance on rough terrains than others do. Some can also provide better speed and handle sharper turns than others. Most adventure motorbikes feature a combination of these factors, providing you with a bike that you can use for long-distance journeys on any terrain. The best adventure […]
Continue readingCruiser Motorcycles For Beginners
Those entering into the world of motorcycling should look out for the best beginner bikes. Experts recommend avoiding heavyweight cruiser motorcycles (Sorry, Harley…). Lightweight and smaller cruisers are more manageable for starters. Here’s a list of 5 best cruiser motorcycles tailored to meet the needs of new riders.2011 Suzuki Boulevard S40New motorcyclists will enjoy the […]
Continue readingThe Café Racer: RE Continental GT Review
Royal Enfield has recently introduced the Continental GT café racer as their “lightest, fastest and most powerful model” now in production. Cycle World 2014 Buyer’s Guide considers it “….a cool new café racer with an affordable price …. and has all the right café racer hardware”. So just what is a café racer?Café racer motorcycles evolved […]
Continue readingA timelime of Harley-Davidson motorcycles – BikersRights
A timelime of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, from the iconic American motorcycle manufacturer’s humble beginnings to the present day.1900s1904 – First real Harley-Davidson, a 405 cc loop-frame, competes in a motorcycle race at Milwaukee State Fair Park. 1907- Prototype of a 45-degree V-Twin engine is shown at the Chicago Automobile Show. The 880 cc V-twin produced about 7 hp.1910s1914 – […]
Continue readingA Day at the AMA Museum
The AMA has done a nice job in preserving and presenting the full array of motorcycling history. Upon entering the museum, the first thing that catches the eye is a faithful reproduction of one of the first motorcycles ever produced, the German Reitwagen. It is a striking wooden and metal work of motorized art. The rest […]
Continue readingLisbeth Salander’s CL350 Café Racer in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
If the choice of bike had been left up to the producers, we probably would have seen a “murdered out” Ducati Monster or something of that ilk, which would have drawn much more attention to itself. Instead, this decision was passed on to Justin Kell of Glory Motor Works, Los Angeles, who never doubted for a […]
Continue reading10 Noteworthy Harley-Davidson Motorcycles
While we can’t decisively say which of the motorcycles made by Harley-Davidson over the years is the very best, we’ve narrowed down a list of ten Harleys that really stand out. What do you think is the best Harley-Davidson motorcycle of all time?1977 Harley-Davidson XLCR Café RacerThe XLCR Café Racer was a memorable ride with loud […]
Continue readingTimeline Of The History Of Indian Motorcycles
After Harley-Davidson, no other manufacturer of American motorcycles has had as great of an impact on the industry as Indian. Below is a timeline that chronicles Indian’s rise to prominence, mid-century bankruptcy, and many attempts at revival.1890s1897 – “Indian Motorcycle Co.” originally founded as the Hendee Manufacturing Company by George M. Hendee. First produces bicycles under […]
Continue reading2013 Kawasaki Ninja EX 300 ABS SE
2013 Kawasaki EX 300 Ninja ABS SE is the perfect entry level motorcycle, bar-none. If you’re looking for a bike within the sport-bike category this machine has it all. It’s stylish, modern, quick for a small bike, flickable, smooth and has “street cred” The Kawasaki EX300 Ninja is the ideal entry level motorcycle. The Ninja 300 […]
Continue reading2012 Triumph Sprint GT1050 Review
2012 Triumph Sprint GT 1050: More Sport than Tourer2012 Triumph Sprint GT 1050 is much more a Sportbike then it is a sit up and cruise tourer. Designed for hours in the saddle with a slight tank hugging forward leaning position, this bike puts you in the Sportbike frame of mind from the very beginning.The […]
Continue readingHarley-Davidson Road King
The Harley-Davidson Road King is the direct descendant, and the replacement of, the Electra-Glide Sport. Each Harley has a model name and a multi-letter model designation. While those letter designations are often confusing, they can be helpful in tracing the lineage of a given model.Vital StatsManufacturerHarley-DavidsonModelRoad KingBike ClassTouring CruiserYears1994 – presentConfiguration1690 cc air/oil cooledTwin Cam […]
Continue readingHarley-Davidson V-Rod
The Harley-Davidson V-Rod is a direct descendant of Harley’s VR-1000, ridden by the Superbike Race Team. The VR-1000 featured a liquid-cooled, dual overhead cam, fuel injected engine that had been developed in partnership with Porsche.Vital StatsManufacturerHarley-DavidsonModelV-RodBike ClassCruiserYears2002 – presentEngineRevolution liquid-cooled fuel injected 1,250 cc V-TwinPower125 hpTop Speed140 mphWeight637 lb (dry)Height46″Seat Height26.7″Wheelbase67.00″V-Rod History & DevelopmentThe VR-1000 […]
Continue readingHarley-Davidson Fat Boy
The origin of the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, and the entire Softail line, goes back to a garage in St. Louis in 1974. Bill Davis was a bike customizer who preferred the look of the single piece hardtail frames, but he also enjoyed long distance riding. The lack of rear suspension on the hardtail motorcycles made […]
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