In September we brought you news of the 2013 motorcycle releases that will appeal to many women riders. Now four more manufacturers have introduced new motorcycles or added upgrades to bikes that we think women will want to know about.
More New Motorcycles Updates for 2013
I’m picky about what accessories I put on my motorcycle. The style and quality has to meet the high standards I’ve come to expect from having access to lots of products as a result of working in the motorcycle industry. So I was excited when I received the latest doodad for my bike, as it exceeded my expectations.
PRODUCT REVIEW: A Custom Accent for Your Motorcycle
You probably find yourself wearing some form of a T-shirt in the casual part of your day, so why not wear one that shows off your passion for motorcycling? A new line of motorcycle-inspired tees and tanks can help you do just that.
Motorcycle-Inspired T-Shirts to Wear All Year Long
Next June, tens of thousands of Harley-Davidson riders and fans from around the globe are expected to make their way to Rome, Italy, to celebrate Harley-Davidson’s 110th anniversary and the shared passion for freedom that unites riders everywhere.
Editors Blog: Willie G. and the Pope Mark Harley-Davidson Milestone
The 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 is a completely new bike that Women Riders Now Editor Genevieve Schmitt believes women of smaller stature (among other types of riders) may be interested in because of its size, manageability and Italian heritage.
Moto Guzzi Unveils All-New 2013 V7
The Softail Slim, released as a midyear 2012 model, is an all-new bobber-style motorcycle from Harley-Davidson. Its based on the Fat Boy platform, with a similar front end and an extremely low profile. The Slim now shares the title as Harleys lowest motorcycle with the newly released CVO Breakout, both with a seat height of 23.8 inches.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2012/2013 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an event organized to increase awareness and raise funds for research. Purchasing products from the companies featured in this article helps support breast cancer research. To honor this special month, WRN is giving away two of these products to WRN readers who enter our special Breast Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway, running now through October 31.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Giveaways!
This lovely poem from a reader is an homage to motorcyclists everywhere who “know that four wheels move the body, but two wheels move the soul.”
Reader Story: A Poem “For My People”
Because so many women riders are new to riding, they naturally look for easy-to-ride motorcycles as their first bikes—ones that helped them confidently practice the new skills they’ve learned with a feeling of control. Here are some of the recently unveiled 2013 models that fit that bill.
New Motorcycles for 2013 Unveiled
I’m pretty picky when it comes to motorcycle riding sunglasses. They have to fit just right and not cause my head to ache after hours of wearing them on my bike. With that in mind, I’m impressed with Bobster’s efforts at making female-oriented riding glasses, including the first convertible sunglasses for women riders.
PRODUCT REVIEW WITH VIDEO: Convertible Riding Sunglasses for Women