In addition to the Softail Springer and Road King, Harley put the Dyna and the Ultra Classic through its CVO assemby line. These bikes are pure showstoppers. Find out what WRN contributor Diane Ortiz thinks of these motorcycles after she had a chance to test ride them.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Harley-Davidsons Top-of-the-Line Customs, Part Two
In spite of injuries, two women find ways to get back in the saddle. The third woman in this installment shares why she loves her Sportster so much.
READERS RIDES: Motorcycling At All Costs
The newest, neatest motorcycle to hit the entry-level market is the Legacy 250 from QLINK. QLINK is the U.S. importer for CF MOTO, a Chinese manufacturer of primarily scooters thats been around for several decades. QLINK is aggressively going after women knowing they are the fastest growing group among new riders.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: QLINK Legacy 250: An Automatic Motorcycle with Multiple Personalities
Before intricately painted, slammed and raked, high pricetag choppers, before heated grips, clothing and seats, there existed a time when motorcycling must have seemed, well simple. Hondas updated-for-2006 599 model hearkens to those simpler days. Check out what WRN contributor Pamela Collins thinks of the new bike.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: The Simple Pleasures of the Honda 599
Harley-Davidsons Dyna models are some of the smoothest and most comfortable motorcycles in the Motor Companys lineup. Why? The engine is rubber mounted to the frame. This drastically reduces vibration. The Dynas are also extremely ergonomically friendly for the average female rider.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Harley-Davidsons Exciting Dyna Models
Suzuki discovered it had a good thing in its V-Strom 1000 “sport enduro tourer” so it went one step further hoping to broaden its base of potential buyers by introducing a smaller, lighter, less expensive version, the DL650.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Suzukis Versatile V-Strom DL650
An old Sporty, a custom-painted Road King, and a zippy Kawasaki—three women share what they love about their motorcycles.
READERS RIDES: Uniquely Theirs
Seven women tell us what they ride, why they ride, how they got to riding, and who they ride with.
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: Riding Kawasakis Naked Bike
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.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2006 Honda Shadow Aero