Custom baggers are all the rage these days and Kawasaki is introducing its entry into the growing market that is sure to go head to head with Harley-Davidson’s Street Glide and Road Glide. The Vaquero is the latest motorcycle to join the Vulcan line up and WRN editor Genevieve Schmitt was in Las Vegas when the motorcycle was first unveiled to dealers recently.
Kawasaki Unveils New High End Tourer for 2011
Suzuki’s most popular sportbikes, the GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, are back for model year 2011 after being taken out of the lineup for 2010. The brand-new GSX-R sportbikes are redesigned and upgraded versions of these two class-leading motorcycles and feature a variety of updates and innovations.
Suzuki’s Most Popular Sportbikes Are Back for 2011
Suzuki is releasing an all-new sport touring model for 2011, the GSX1250FA. The bike was introduced to European markets last year and is making it U.S. debut for model year 2011. The GSX1250FA offers riders a powerful, smooth ride for all styles of riding, from long distance touring to commuting and sport riding.
Suzuki Introduces New Sport Tourer for 2011
I wrapped up four days riding the Grand Teton Loop two weeks ago with 11 other female motorcycle journalists. The Idaho Tourism folks sponsored the ride so that we women rider scribes will spread the
Editors Blog: News, Raffle and All Girl Rides
Chrome Dome Motorcycle Products is reaching out to women riders who say they’re tired of the same old skull and crossbones bolt-on motorcycle products. In addition to their signature heart-shaped horn cover, the company manufactures eagle-shaped horn covers, flame gas caps, and other accessories featuring crosses, stars, Celtic knots and more.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Bike Accessories Women Appreciate
GearUpHelmets.com is offering the XTS Ride Pink half helmet from Vega and is donating proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, while Missynjax, a women’s t-shirt and gifts company, is offering a shirt design with the breast cancer pink ribbon.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Riding the Pink Ribbon Road
VaVaVroom is featuring a pink “Chopper Chic” Collection boutique style T-shirt in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a limited edition chopper inspired tee with a feminine touch. And Hot Leathers is featuring a pink ribbon head wrap in a stylish design that expresses your support for breast cancer awareness.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Fun Pink to Wear
Cris Sommer Simmons was the only American woman riding in the Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run that wrapped up September 26, 2010 in Santa Monica, Calif. Cris finished 20th overall. She spoke with me by phone three days after her history making ride from her home in Hawaii where she is relaxing after riding her 1915 Harley-Davidson across the country.
First Interview: Cris Sommer Simmons on her Cannonball Run
The coast-to-coast Cannonball Run is now history and one of the two women riding in a field of 45 motorcyclists is the winner in her class of machine. Katrin Boehner, a 41-year-old rider from Germany, won the class of single cylinder, single speed bikes riding her 250cc 1907 J.A.P. motorcycle 3,000 miles over 16 days.
A Woman Rider Wins her Class In the Cannonball Run
When a rider buys a motorcycle, it’s not uncommon for him or her to change out certain components so he or she is comfortable on the new bike. The two most commonly replaced parts are the seat and the handlebars, two of the three places on the bike where the rider comes in contact with it, the third being the foot boards or footpegs. It’s rare for a person to own a completely stock motorcycle.
REVIEW: Helibars Handlebars Help Riders Get the Right Fit