Most women riders know a good seat can make or break a motorcycle, but finding the right one can be harder than it seems. If you’re the owner of a Harley-Davidson Sportster or Kawasaki Vaquero, these new seats from Mustang could be just what you need to get riding in comfort and style.
Retro Style and Modern Comfort with New Mustang Seats
Fully dressed tourers offer comfort features no other kind of motorcycle can match. But they’re also big and heavy and can be intimidating for many women riders. And while a tour trunk adds a convenient place to store lots of stuff that’s easy to get to, it also creates a load in the worst place possible—up high and to the rear. However, there are several large touring models available today that eliminate that awkward tour trunk, including Kawasaki’s Vulcan 1700 Vaquero.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2011/2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero
Ladies, start your engines! The sixth annual International Female Ride Day is Friday, May 4, and countries around the globe are gearing up to host a wealth of rider activities led by women motorcyclists. Occurring each year on the first Friday in May, International Female Ride Day exists to promote and highlight women riders around the world.
Shift Into Gear for International Female Ride Day
Here’s a new motorcycle touring company aimed at the woman rider who likes to put in an incredible day of riding—with some pampering on the side. Biker Babe Tours recently launched in Sedona, Ariz., offering full-service three- and five-day specialty motorcycle tours with themes like “day spa,” “gourmet food,” “national park” and more.
New Woman-Focused Motorcycle Touring Company Launches
The fifth annual Harley-Davidson MDA Women’s Ride at this year’s Daytona Bike Week was a great success, with approximately 168 riders (and three dogs) in attendance. The Harley-Davidson MDA Women’s Ride started back in 2008 as an opportunity for women to meet up with Karen Davidson, great granddaughter of one of the founders of Harley-Davidson.
Great Turnout for Harley-Davidson MDA Women’s Ride
The largest segment of motorcyclists are baby boomers and many are finding out that as they age, they’re losing confidence in holding up a motorcycle as they come to a stop.
Retractable Wheels Add Confidence When Stopping
A new riding season is a good reason for women riders to clean out their closets and invest in some new gear. Now that the cold weathers on its way out, we’ve got some great new jacket and pant options from several trusted (and new!) names in motorcycle apparel.
New Leather and Textile Gear for a New Riding Season
The updates keep coming for this summer’s American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) International Women Motorcycling Conference! As many of you know, the conference—taking place July 26-29 in Carson City, Nev.—is this year’s premier event for women riders, featuring inspirational speakers, demo rides, product showcases and much more.
Updates on the AMA Women Motorcycling Conference
Cruising on the pavement is great fun, but sometimes its just not enough to satisfy a riders need for speed. If your interest in motorcycling involves getting down and dirty on the motocross track or fast and furious on the racetrack, then these articles are for you.
Beginners Guide: Sportbikes & Dirt Bikes
New video with Karen Davidson, plus read about how April is Get Out and Ride Month! Find out what you can do each week to participate in this special riding month designated by the AMA.
Editors Blog: April is Ride Month; and HD Apparel Video