The most common question motorcycle riders ask is what motorcycles are women choosing to ride these days. Last year, we published our first ever list of the most popular bikes among female riders. Now, a year after that list was published we’re posting an update — motorcycles most popular among women for 2015 heading into 2016.
Kawasaki’s brand-new 649cc cruiser, the Vulcan S was created to get more new riders comfortably on two wheels. This bike specifically tackles new riders’ top three requirements when choosing their first motorcycle: comfort, fit, and confidence.
Motorcycle Review With Video: 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S
I’ve been writing about motorcycles for 25 years and have witnessed a lot of trends in motorcycle styles during that time. After enduring the boom of choppers with ultra fat tires and gigantic rakes in the early to mid-2000s, and then the onslaught of humongous-sized touring cruisers of the mid-to late 2000s, it’s nice to see the majority of the new motorcycles being introduced for model year 2015 come back down to human-sized proportions.
10 Motorcycles To Get Excited About in 2015!
The 2015 Harley-Davidson Street 500 and 750 models, unveiled earlier this year, have been rolling into dealerships all summer, with some shops finally getting their shipment just two weeks ago. So, if you’ve been waiting for the bikes to arrive, now’s the time to visit your local dealer.
2015 Harley-Davidson Street 500 750
After lying dormant for 70 years, Indian Motorcycles has revived the Scout. At the Indian reveal party at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August, amid resounding cheers from the press in attendance, as well as fans around the world, the 2015 Indian Scout did not disappoint with the most anticipated motorcycle re-launch in years.
Motorcycle Review: 2015 Indian Scout
This top 10 list of motorcycles is compiled from our surveys and input from our readers over the last six years. Women Riders Now has been the definitive resource for on-road women riders over the last decade so we’re pretty confident this list represents the most popular motorcycles among women motorcyclists today.
A fan of our Women Riders Now Facebook page asked us what we thought were the top five lightweight and sexy motorcycles. Good question! With it being Valentine’s Day this week, indulge us as we share the motorcycles we think can help you transform into your sexy alter ego.
5 Sexy Lightweight Motorcycles Just for Fun!
The Honda Rebel is a popular choice among entry-level street riders because it’s a highly manageable 250cc motorcycle with classic cruiser styling that has enduring appeal. The bike is also comfortable, light in weight and easy to maneuver—that’s why it’s the ride of choice for many motorcycle-training facilities across the United States.
Updated for 2014! New Colors for Honda Rebel
The Monster. An unusual name for a motorcycle model, yet that hasn’t stopped thousands of women from owning one since the lightweight naked motorcycle was introduced in 1993.
Motorcycle Review: 2014 Ducati Monster 696, 796, 821, 1200, 1200S
To say that my history with motorcycles was minimal would be an understatement. I had never ridden “anything,” and 26 years ago had ridden on a bike as a passenger for about an hour. My husband, Mike, rides bikes and has raced dirt bikes his entire life. When he retired, and a girl friend of mine got her motorcycling license, I decided to take the leap and work towards getting mine.
Reader Story and Review: From Bike to Trike