READERS RIDES: Uniquely Theirs
An old Sporty, a custom-painted Road King, and a zippy Kawasaki—three women share what they love about their motorcycles.
READERS RIDES: Show-Offs
Seven women tell us what they ride, why they ride, how they got to riding, and who they ride with.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Riding Kawasakis Naked Bike
The Z750S is a “street” style machine for intermediate riders who dont like the aggressiveness of a sportbike or the laidback-ness of a cruiser. This naked middleweight is the perfect middle ground.
READERS RIDES: Sportbikes and Cruisers and a Dirt Bike
Six women share their passion for riding.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Kawasakis Latest Fun-Seeker, the Ninja 650R
If youve never given any thought to riding a sportbike, then this just might be the motorcycle to change that. Kawasaki recently introduced the Ninja 650R, the companys latest two-wheeled fun-seeker. With a seat height of just 30 inches (thats low in the sportbike category), and a dry weight of 392 pounds (thats very light in any category), the Ninja 650R is sure to appeal to a variety of riders from beginner to expert.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad
Its one of the biggest touring motorcycles on the market, but dont let the large size fool you into thinking you cant handle it. Teri Conrad put the massive machine through its paces on a twisty mountain road and discovered how comfortable and user-friendly the bike really is. Oh… and you cant miss what she thinks of those large, lockable hard saddlebags. She found they can fit some interesting cargo.