The CBR1000RR is the newest addition to Hondas lineup of motorcycles. A completely new machine from the ground up, the CBR1000RR reinforces Hondas legacy of creating breathtaking breakthroughs in the literbike class and establishes a new pinnacle of sportbike performance and rideability.
Honda Unveils Next Generation CBR1000RR
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
On a drizzly day in late-June in Anchorage, Alaska, video cameras were running and men cheered and waved as 11 women motorcyclists rode out of the parking lot of a tour company here. With so much fanfare, it seemed like we were celebrities, not motorcyclists. Check out WRN Contributor Perri Capells take on touring Alaska with just women.
First Womens Organized Tour of Alaska
This line of motorcycle cleaning products is called Simply Wow because the company making them says youll say “wow” when you see how their products work. The cleaners are organic meaning they dont pollute the planet. Find out more about this new cleaner, plus the other products we have featured.
Kawasakis supersport models are for riders who like to have the ability to go fast. The three bikes in the lineup for 2008 all feature technology thats used or tested on the racetrack. The ZX-14 is one of the fastest production sportbikes on the market. All these bikes possess serious power and should be ridden by those confident in their riding abilities.
Ive never wanted to own a cruiser-style motorcycle, but a 3,200-mile trip this summer on a 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C50T may have changed all that. This model is identical to Suzukis popular C50 cruiser but comes with extras like a windshield, saddlebag and backrest to make it a tourer. Find out what WRN Contributor Perri Capell thinks about this middleweight tourer.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C50T
Its always exciting to find a product that serves a dual purpose, especially when it serves both purposes well. Not only can you appreciate the clever engineering involved, but you can really appreciate it serving two needs with only one expense as with Pit-Stop/Trailer-Stop by Condor.
A Product That Makes Life Easier
To some people life in the fast lane equals jet-setting jaunts, late nights, and hard-partying ways. Karen Stoffer defines “fast lane” differently. To her it runs at dizzying speeds and higher rpms than Paris Hilton could ever imagine. Try nearly 200 miles per hour. Or a blazing fast quarter-mile lasting just over six seconds.
Getting lost is never fun. Having to stop and pull out a map or ask for directions can be frustrating and slow down a good days ride. Global Positioning System (GPS) devices have been around since the 1980s when they were used mostly for outdoor recreation. Only recently have they become very popular accessories in automobiles, and standard equipment on many boats. Now, the Garmin Zumo 550 makes its debut specifically for motorcycles. Diane Ortiz navigates the use of the new gadget.
SHIFT has grown into an internationally recognized brand producing innovative riding apparel for markets all over the world. The company has introduced several new items for 2007, like the Siren leather jacket for women and the Primer leather jacket for men. WRN contributors Teri Conrad and Robbie Smith road tested these items and share their impressions.
REVIEW: SHIFT Leather Jackets Gloves