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.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2006 Honda Shadow Aero
If youre looking for the amenities and handling of a big bike without a big price tag, then you owe it to yourself to check out the 2006 Honda Shadow Aero. Its retro-styling, extremely low seat height and big-bike handling make this 750cc motorcycle appealing for a wide range of riders.
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.
Ducati Unveils New Monster 695
Ducati announces the new Monster 695, the latest iteration of the entry level Monster seen for the first time at the Paris Motorcycle show. The Monster 695 is welcoming to novice riders but, at the same time, is a Ducati so it delivers a level of performance advanced riders can appreciate and enjoy.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: BMW R 1200 GS
I was in Barstow, California, the last fuel stop on a long, hot ride to Las Vegas. It was 9:00 at night. I just spent the last seven hours riding the 2005 BMW R 1200 GS across a very hot and crowded desert highway. When I finally got to the hotel and poured myself off the GS, I sat down and thought about what I enjoyed about this bike.
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.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: The Lowdown on the New Sportster 1200L
The latest iteration of the Sportster 1200 is designed to appeal to riders who dont want to sacrifice power for seat height. The Sportster 1200 just got a little lower making it one the most comfortable, powerful and lowest seat-height motorcycles in the middleweight class.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Manhandling the Mastiff
Big Dog Motorcycles redesigned the Mastiff for 2006 making it longer, leaner and lower. With this new cool profile, a fat rear tire, tons of flashy chrome, and a rockin paint job, the Mastiff is one bad beast.