The Sportster family of motorcycles, otherwise known as the XL platform, comprises Harley-Davidsons entry level motorcycles. There are seven models. XL is the designation of the chassis or frame around which the Sportsters are built. They all have five speeds, a belt drive, and fuel injection comes standard. Shown is the 1200 Sportster Custom.
A Honda Rebel no longer has to be relegated to just a beginners bike. Cobra Engineering has an accessory line for the Honda 250 Rebel that gives Rebel riders a reason to hold on to the bike long after theyve outgrown it because of the added functionality the bike now has.
There are many factors in finding the right bike. One of the most important things to consider when purchasing a motorcycle is your posture. Youll find there are countless models from which to choose, but really only three basic riding postures: standard, sport, and cruiser.
What Riding Position is Right for You?
My name is Stephanie Bertsos (AKA Baby Biker). I just turned 20, and I live in sunny, ride-all-year-round Hudson, Florida. I work in the offices of Ride Like A Pro, which created the Ride Like a Pro Instructional DVDs. After working here for a few months, I decided I wanted to ride a motorcycle for myself.
READER MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2008 Harley-Davidson Street Glide
Would you let your 16-year-old daughter race a motorcycle going faster than 100 mph? Well, Laura Klock, a 40-year-old mother of two girls raised a few eyebrows in 2007 when she allowed her daughter Erika (16 at the time) to compete for a land speed record at the Speed Trials by BUB, held at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utahs northwest corner.
Laura Klock and Her Two Racing Daughters
My husband has always had motorcycles, from dirt bikes as a child to owning a few when we were first married. With the thoughts of our little girls at home, I never liked being a passenger. But the little girls grew up and left the nest, leaving us with time to figure out what hobbies wed enjoy together. Being big eBay buffs, we just happened to find motorcycles for sale.
Reader Story: The Passion That Fuels the Desire to Ride
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Editors Blog: Lots of stuff going on in December
Last year during Daytona Bike Week, hundreds of women riders joined together on the Harley-Davidson Womens Day Ride and raised $67,000 for MDA. Registration for the 2009 ride taking place on Tuesday, March 3, during Daytona Bike Week is now open with a limited number of spots available for women riders.
Registration Open for Harley-Davidson Womens Ride in Daytona
Kymco recently unveiled its new entry-level sportbike motorcycle for model year 2010. The Quannon 150 has sportbike styling that offers a big bike feel in a small package. It has a racy, lightweight design with a 31.5-inch seat height, making it easy to flat-foot because of its narrow frame.
Kymco Unveils New Entry-Level Sportbike
Back in the summer of 2002, my husband told me he wanted a motorcycle. I thought the man had lost his mind. I told him if he got a bike, I was getting a bike. I must have been having a senior moment when I said that because I didnt have any desire to ride a motorcycle.
Reader Story: From One Motorcycle to Another (and Another)