READERS RIDES: Sportbikes and Cruisers and a Dirt Bike
Six women share their passion for riding.
READERS RIDES: Sportbikes and Cruisers and a Dirt Bike
Six women share their passion for riding.
READERS RIDES: Sportbikes and Cruisers and a Dirt Bike
If youve never given any thought to riding a sportbike, then this just might be the motorcycle to change that. Kawasaki recently introduced the Ninja 650R, the companys latest two-wheeled fun-seeker. With a seat height of just 30 inches (thats low in the sportbike category), and a dry weight of 392 pounds (thats very light in any category), the Ninja 650R is sure to appeal to a variety of riders from beginner to expert.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Kawasakis Latest Fun-Seeker, the Ninja 650R
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
Its one of the biggest touring motorcycles on the market, but dont let the large size fool you into thinking you cant handle it. Teri Conrad put the massive machine through its paces on a twisty mountain road and discovered how comfortable and user-friendly the bike really is. Oh… and you cant miss what she thinks of those large, lockable hard saddlebags. She found they can fit some interesting cargo.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad
The latest iteration of the Sportster 1200 is designed to appeal to riders who dont want to sacrifice power for seat height. The Sportster 1200 just got a little lower making it one the most comfortable, powerful and lowest seat-height motorcycles in the middleweight class.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: The Lowdown on the New Sportster 1200L
Big Dog Motorcycles redesigned the Mastiff for 2006 making it longer, leaner and lower. With this new cool profile, a fat rear tire, tons of flashy chrome, and a rockin paint job, the Mastiff is one bad beast.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Manhandling the Mastiff