Four of the top female motorcycle racers, each making history and breaking records on their own, gathered for a panel discussion at the Long Beach, California, stop of the Progressive International Motorcycle Show in December.
Top Female Racers Share Rare Insights
When Jim Pinto, general manager and vice president of Champion Trikes, approached trike rider Molly Kight about reviewing the new Sportster trike conversion, she couldnt agree fast enough. Now, Molly shares her take on this edgy, bare-bones trike after a test ride through Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, California.
READER MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Champion Sportster Conversion
With a super-low 26.4-inch seat height and a weight nearly 100 pounds lighter than the Raider, Star Motorcycles predicts that its new Stryker will appeal particularly to female riders. To find out if thats the case, writer Tricia Szulewski flew out to Austin, Texas, for the official press introduction of the new Star Stryker. In her article, she shares her comprehensive review and an account of her test ride in the open Texas countryside.
Motorcycle Review: 2011 Star Stryker
After sitting on the Kawasaki ER-6n and then taking it for a test ride, I knew instantly that this all-new motorcycle, introduced in model year 2009, has that special quality that will (and is) attracting lots of women riders.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Kawasaki ER-6n: A New Favorite for Women
If there was ever a winter to make your great escape from the snow and cold, 2010 was it. Fortunately I had plans to visit the southern most part of Arizona last February, the only state that didn’t experience unseasonably cold temps, to get a break from the white stuff. Looks like 2011 is going to be just as frigid so start planning your winter motorcycling escape now.
Escape to Southern Arizona This Winter
Ive gone on three different organized motorcycle tours over the years and many, many organized motorcycle rides. After going on my most recent tour by Twisted Trailz, I was inclined to put together this check list so those new to organized motorcycle touring can know what to expect going in. These tours cost a lot of money. You owe it to yourself to do research ahead of time. Heres a helpful list of some things to consider.
Thinking of Going on an Organized Motorcycle Tour?
Honda is releasing an all-new 2011 model designed for those entering the sport of motorcycling, the CBR250R. “This is really an amazing machine were adding to Hondas list of models for 2011,” said Powersports Press Manager Bill Savino. “The CBR250R is specifically aimed at new riders, yet its packed full of high-tech features and offers great performance, all in a lightweight, affordable package.”
Honda Unveils Entry-Level Sportbike for 2011
We all have motorcycle trips wed love to take someday. So whats keeping us from turning “someday” into “now”? In 2009, Alisa Clickenger pointed her motorcycle south and set out on the trip of a lifetime. The hardest part wasnt riding across two continents and 13 countries—it was mentally conquering the self-doubt that told her all the reasons she shouldnt go. Alisa tells us how she made her dream a reality, and how you can too.
Resolve to Make Your Motorcycling Dreams Come True in the New Year
I’m a sportbike gal at heart but when I heard about Honda’s newest custom cruisers, the VT1300 line, I had to check them out. There are three bikes based on the same platform: The Sabre differs from the other two with its muscular styling, skinnier front tire and chromed engine; the Stateline and Interstate have blacked-out engines and a retro look with their deeply valanced fenders and wider handlebars.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2010 Honda VT1300 Interstate
Suzuki’s most popular sportbikes, the GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, are back for model year 2011 after being taken out of the lineup for 2010. The brand-new GSX-R sportbikes are redesigned and upgraded versions of these two class-leading motorcycles and feature a variety of updates and innovations.
Suzuki’s Most Popular Sportbikes Are Back for 2011