May is Women Riders Month, and were kicking off the celebration early with an exciting new Women Riders Now (WRN) Giveaway. From April 23 until May 31, 2013, you can enter to win a plain or studded Journey Bag from Mustang.
WRN Giveaway: Win a Mustang Journey Bag
Large-displacement cruisers usually mean large everything else, too. But for women and smaller-framed men who want a big V-twin that handles well and is in proportion to their not-gargantuan bodies—without sacrificing power—there aren’t many options in today’s motorcycle market. Thats why when we find one, we make sure you know about it.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: The Versatile and Likable 2013 Victory Judge
Anyone whos spent more than a few hours in the saddle knows that a comfortable and well-fitted seat is one of the most important aspects of a motorcycle, especially those used for touring. These new seats from Saddlemen and Mustang address two of the most common problems associated with stock seats—comfort and proximity to the ground.
New Seats for Harley-Davidsons and Honda Gold Wings
I’m pretty proud of the fact that at 49 years of age I still have flat abs, thanks to a lifetime of healthy eating and working out. Nonetheless, I’m a modest woman, so I’ll spare you the photos of middle-aged me wearing the Freegun bra and underwear and leave that to the hot young chicks in this photo.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Motorcycle-Specific Undergarments
Shorter riders, take note! The BMW F 700 GS is now available in two different seat heights, making it easier for riders of shorter stature to get in the saddle of BMWs popular GS model family, which includes the top-selling BMW 1200 GS and the newly introduced F 800 GS.
Low Seat Options for the BMW F 700 GS
The Roadcrafter from Aerostitch is one of motorcyclings oldest and most popular riding suits. Developed in 1984, the Roadcrafter has been the suit of choice for thousands of riders heading out on world tours. Now Aerostich is following the lead of many major motorcycle apparel manufacturers and making sizes cut specifically for women riders.
Aerostich Now Making Women’s Riding Suits
If youre a woman rider, a new rider, or a rider just plain uninterested in big touring bikes, here are three new motorcycles unveiled last week that you can get excited about! The Bolt from Star Motorcycles by Yamaha, the Breakout from Harley-Davidson, and the Bonneville SE from Triumph are three exciting new bikes for those who arent looking to manhandle a big bagger.
New Motorcycles We Love: The Bolt, the Breakout, and the Bonneville
I like when a motorcycle jacket is described as being “specifically styled and cut for women” and truly is. The Alpinestars Stella T-Fuel Waterproof Jacket has smaller-circumference closures at the wrists and neck to correctly fit a woman’s features, plus an extended profile makes it long enough to fit over a womans hips.
Product Review: Alpinestars Stella T-Fuel Waterproof Jacket and Stella Tyla Gloves
A new documentary-style web series is now live on YouTube featuring women motorcyclists. “Urban Curves” follows a group of female riders in Atlanta who are bound together by their love of riding on two wheels.
New Web Video Series Focuses on Women Motorcyclists
Unlike the sportbike crowd, most cruiser riders—me included—have not embraced the idea of wearing earplugs while riding their motorcycles. This may have something to do with cruiser riders believing that they’re “tougher” than sportbike riders, but I’m not really sure.
Product Review: Custom Earplugs for Motorcycle Riding