The Buell motorcycles have come a long way since the late 1990s, from tubular frames to frames with the gas tank included in the design. Riding a Buell motorcycle is unique in that you are included in the Harley, BMW and metric sportbike crowd. Most of the models look like the metric sportbikes but are actually open standard motorcycles, with the exception of the new 1125R and the Buell Firebolt.
READER MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2007 Buell Ulysses
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
BMW believes its success in the US motorcycle market now and in the future requires grabbing hold of newcomers and not letting go. The company has identified many newcomers as women, in addition to older and returning riders and, surprisingly, people of smaller statures.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: BMW G 650 GS: Versatile and Affordable
This must be the year for the introduction of the “one platform/three bikes” theme. Kawasaki introduced three versions of its Vulcan 900 all in one model year (reviewed here on WRN); and now BMW unveils three versions of its new G 650 X platform in the same year. Genevieve test rides them and shares which one is her favorite.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2007 BMW G 650 X Series
Once in awhile a bike comes along that really gets the attention of Editor Genevieve Schmitt – the kind of attention that has her thinking of actually owning one. See why Genevieves all excited about the new Buell Ulysses.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Buell Ulysses XB12X
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
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: BMW R 1200 GS