BMW enters the cruiser market with its elegant 1800cc cruiser, R 18. Find out what editor Tricia Szulewski thinks about this big bike and learn why she believes this new heavyweight cruiser is a viable contender in a market dominated by American motorcycles.
New Motorcycle Review: 2021 BMW R 18 First Edition
WRN Editor Tricia Szulewski spent nine months getting the know the 2019 Indian Chieftain Limited. If youre looking to upgrade to a larger motorcycle thats just as good for long tours as it is for every day, youll want to take this beauty for a test ride.
Review: 2019 Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Limited and 2020 Updates
This new entry level three-wheeled motorcycle from Can-Am is designed to get new riders on the streets quickly and easily.
Three-Wheeler Review: Can-Am Ryker
Large-displacement cruisers usually mean large everything else, too. But for women and smaller-framed men who want a big V-twin that handles well and is in proportion to their not-gargantuan bodies—without sacrificing power—there aren’t many options in today’s motorcycle market. Thats why when we find one, we make sure you know about it.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: The Versatile and Likable 2013 Victory Judge
The Softail Slim, released as a midyear 2012 model, is an all-new bobber-style motorcycle from Harley-Davidson. Its based on the Fat Boy platform, with a similar front end and an extremely low profile. The Slim now shares the title as Harleys lowest motorcycle with the newly released CVO Breakout, both with a seat height of 23.8 inches.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2012/2013 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim
We thought it would be fun to compile a list of major-manufacturer motorcycles with the lowest seat heights. Seat height is of supreme importance to most women riders, as the ability to place ones feet flat on the ground is perhaps the most important factor in giving women the confidence they need to handle a bike.
The Lowest of the Low Motorcycles
Once in a while, a motorcycle is introduced that I believe has “woman rider” written all over it. The 2012 Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback is one of those motorcycles. Why do I think this? Because it is a purpose-built touring motorcycle designed for riders who can’t or don’t want to handle the large touring motorcycles—and that description fits the majority of women riders.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2012 Harley-Davidson FLD Dyna Switchback, with Video
It makes a great trivia question: What Harley-Davidson has the lowest seat height? Well, up until 2010, it was the Fat Boy Lo, at 24.3 inches. But in 2011, Harley unveiled a mid-year release model—meaning it came out a few months after the other 2011 models were announced—and this motorcycle now lays claim to having the lowest seat height of any Harley-Davidson.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2011/2012 Harley-Davidson Blackline
This is my first motorcycle ever—and I love it! I can’t imagine getting a better one (for now). It’s a 2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883. What I love most about this bike is that it fits my 5-foot-3 height perfectly. I did have to change out the stock seat to a narrower one, but it works for me.
READER MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883
Just to give you an idea of how much I like the Heritage Softail Classic, when I was asked on the last two touring press rides I attended to choose what Harley-Davidson model I’d like to ride, I chose the Heritage Softail Classic—the 2010 model when it was brand-new and the 2011 the following year.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2011 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic