READERS RIDES: A Perfect Love Affair
Four women are finding that achieving the right fit elevates how they feel about their ride.
Four women are finding that achieving the right fit elevates how they feel about their ride.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two women choose a Honda Shadow Spirit 750 at different times in their riding lives.
Look what happened to the Springer Softail and Road King! Harley put these bikes through its Custom Vehicle Operations assembly line creating some amazingly beautiful and powerful motorcycles. Find out what WRN contributor Diane Ortiz has to say about them.
Seven women tell us what they ride, why they ride, how they got to riding, and who they ride with.
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.