New billet-style Tailfin Custom Mirrors from Harley-Davidson features a finned mirror back and the custom raised-rib stem that combine to bring the Art Deco “streamliner” look into the 21st century. And two new Custom Painted Horn Covers from Harley-Davidson feature a hand-painted details layered over a vivid black base.
Start your riding season off right with this new guidebook, Ride Guide to America: Favorite Motorcycle Tours in the USA. And check out a fun and colorful book on everything having to do with Scooters, The Scooter Bible: From Cushman to Vespa.
Stand out in a sea of dirtbikes with these new, flashly handguard colors from Powermadd. The new Star Series Pink handguard not only looks hot, it helps support breast cancer research. A portion of the proceeds from all pink handguard sales will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Six women share their passion for riding.
READERS RIDES: Sportbikes and Cruisers and a Dirt Bike
G by Hein Gericke is the new womens line of motorcycle gear from the popular German manufacturer of motorcycle apparel. The La Jolla is one of several stylish jackets in the line.
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
In her quest to lighten her saddlebag load of its odds and ends of riding gear, writer Pam Collins tried a new outfit from Harley-Davidson Motorclothes. The Harley-Davidson FXRG Nylon Riding Suit, new for 2006, meets her fussy criteria for useful multi-purpose, multi-function riding gear.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Harley-Davidson FXRG Nylon Riding Suit
Magic. Wasnt that what it was all about? Robin and I were going on our first big road trip together. For me, road trips are like oxygen, essential for my survival. I charge up my batteries and come back to the city a new person.
Two Girls. Two Bikes. Two Weeks. Part 1
With the morning heat already reaching 85 degrees, the cool mountain air was refreshing. I motioned to Robin that I wanted to get off the main highway and take a detour through the Klickitat Valley. Beautiful twisties wind along the gorgeous Klickitat River, definitely one of my favorites in Washington. We were in high desert country and the weather was perfect.
Two Girls. Two Bikes. Two Weeks. Part 2
In the morning we hit the road veering off towards Crater Lake. The weather was turning grim. The clouds were looming by the mountains and the desert sky was full of black rain clouds. We laid low by the side of the road watching a groovy wind thing happen in a field. It looked like a small tornado. The weather system didnt seem to be passing us, so after a couple of hours we got back on our bikes. Well, we must have ridden right into the heart of the storm.
Two Girls. Two Bikes. Two Weeks. Part 3