I own two motorcycles. The first one my husband and I purchased was a 2008 Harley-Davidson Nightster 1200. We bought this bike in May 2008 after I signed up to take the Riders Course, which I completed and passed in June 2008. I had never ridden a bike before this except on the back with my husband.
READER MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2008 Harley-Davidson Nightster 1200 1986 Honda Rebel
To build a womens motorcycle, or not to build a womens motorcycle that is the question. With more and more women interesting in riding a motorcycle these days, the question arises should there be motorcycles designed especially for the fairer sex?
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A large displacement motorcycle sized for smaller rider that’s the latest hand dealt by Victory Motorcycles. Though cruiser seat heights usually fit vertically challenged folks pretty well, their laid-back cruiser profile means handlebars or footpegs often hover just out of comfortable reach for shorter riders.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Victory Vegas Low, Ideal for Women Riders
The search for a perfect-fitting motorcycle often feels like a Goldilocks-type hunt as a rider seeks a bike that feels “just right.” Seat height often emerges as a point of consideration and contention. Sitting flat foot on a motorcycle gives a rider many advantages, not the least being sure-footed confidence when coming to a stop, especially on hills, gravel roads or other unsettling situations.
Options for Lowering a Motorcycles Seat Height
Four women are finding that achieving the right fit elevates how they feel about their ride.
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Victory thought of nearly everything in creating a motorcycle thats designed for smaller riders. The new-for-2008 Vegas Low features a seat height thats 1 inch lower than the standard Vegas at 25.2 inches – thats just slightly higher than the lowest Harley, the Softail Deluxe at 24.5 inches.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Victory Introduces the New Vegas Low
My new favorite motorcycle is the Harley-Davidson Rocker. This is a big deal because I dont grant this title lightly. To be one of my favorite motorcycles, it must possess many of the qualities women deem favorable when selecting a bike and the Rocker has them, low seat height, easy to handle and in this case styling to the max for those interested in purchasing a bike that looks like a more expensive custom.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2008 Harley-Davidson Rocker
The newest member of Kawasakis popular Vulcan line is the Vulcan 900, and its available in three versions: the Classic, the Classic LT, and the Custom. I reviewed the Classic, and Editor Genevieve Schmitt reviewed the Custom in a separate story.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic
You may have heard of a company making motorcycles without a clutch. Its Ridley Motorcycles. Its no secret that the Oklahoma-based manufacturer has been producing clutch-free motorcycles for more than 10 years, but for those who ride a Ridley well, they know the secret.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Ridley Clutch-Free Motorcycles
With its painted flames and chopper-like profile, Hondas new for 2007 Shadow Spirit 750 C2 looks like one bad motorcycle, but it provides riders with a satisfying package of comfortable ergos, eye-catching looks and pleasing performance. WRN Contributor Pamela Collins tests the newest Shadow to join Hondas lineup.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2007 Shadow Spirit 750 C2