The HeliBars Roadster Handlebar Riser for the Can-Am Spyder improves comfort by relocating the stock handlebars and cover. CNC Machined from 6061 billet aluminum, the riser is designed to provide the rider with better handling ergonomics and greater low speed control.
Ergo Handlebars for the Can-Am Spyder
Kawasaki unveiled its all-new, completely redesigned-for-2009 Vulcan 1700 family in sunny Mill Valley, California, which includes the Classic and the Classic LT (for long touring). The routes were among Bay Area riders favorites: backroads through golden hills and the redwood groves to the Pacific Coast Highway. But the chaparral-lined twisties from Stinson Beach to the top of Mount Tamalpias provided a demonstration of the Vulcans surprising grace and maneuverability.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 V-Twin Cruisers
Baggers, dressers, touring motorcycles—whatever you call these hard-saddlebag-wearing, rear-tour-pack-packing powerful machines, they are often the last motorcycle a rider will end up owning. Why? Because as solo riders, most of us dont choose a bike that has all that storage space and protection before we know we need it.
Customizing a Harley-Davidson Street Glide
Bike No. 1 is a 2007 Yamaha V Star 250. This was my first bike. I bought it brand new expecting to ride it for several years. This is a great starter bike. It is lightweight and easy to handle. I did not feel intimidated learning on this bike. The ride was so smooth and easy (though I didnt realize this at the time), and I didnt know that a lot of the bumps on the road were even there.
Many people say that the best form of advertising is “word of mouth” endorsement. This has certainly been the case in BMW Motorrad USAs latest print advertising campaign, which shows genuine BMW owners in inspiring scenarios.
Real BMW Riders Featured in Ad Campaign
I dont know about you, but Im getting mighty tired of hearing the doom and gloom in regards to the state of our economy. The news is littered with dour predictions and sour phrases such as “economic uncertainty.” Personally, Id rather focus on the good things coming out of this new era of fiscal responsibility. Rather than panic about the bottom line of my 401k statement, I check out how many shares Ive got, and am committed to hunkering down for the long-haul.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R, Frugal Fun
Want the excitement of motorcycling in a foreign country, but are intimidated by overseas travel? Like the idea of someone else taking care of the details? Then all you need to do is look just north of the border into Canada.
A Motorcycle Tour Worth the Splurge
The BMW R 1200 GS is one of the most successful production models for the company. BMW began as a producer of aircraft engines in 1913, and it began producing motorcycles before it produced cars. In 1921, BMW developed the M2 B15, also known as the first “Boxer” motorcycle.
READER MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2008 BMW R 1200 GS
Icons. They endure, they endear, resonating simple truths that span generations. They bookmark a memory, highlighting a place in time, essentially making it timeless. “Like this motorcycle,” I thought, as I rode the redesigned 2009 Triumph Bonneville SE under an oak tree canopy along Floridas Saint Johns River.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2009 Triumph Bonneville SE, Fun, Zippy Retro
Kawasakis new Comfort Gel Seat features the “Comfort Step” shape providing the rider more support and the passenger more seating area. Plus it brings the seat height down by 1/2 inch, which any rider can appreciate. The Comfort Gel seat is just one of Kawasakis new accessories.