Motocross developed as a kind of motorcycle or all-terrain racing sport that took place on off-road tracks including muddy, hilly, slushy or rocky routes. It was in the early part of the twentieth century that the sport had its origin in Great Britain. Known then as ‘˜Scrambles’, motocross was a word that derived from the ...
These days, it’s hard to imagine that just forty years ago, a bike like the Honda VTX1300C would have been considered impossibly big. In that time, a motorcycle that pushed 800cc would have been considered a monster. Nowadays, a motorcycle like the Honda VTX1300C is considered a mid-sized bike. In a field that encourages a ...
Ducati are luxurious, and very expensive, motorcycles that are equally well known for their performance and racing ability. Ducati is not the most well known manufacturer of motorcycles in the United States, but their reputation world wide and in racing circles would rival any American manufacturer. A list of the top Ducati’s would be incomplete ...
Cool. That’s the first word that will invariably come to your lips the first time you set your eyes on the 2009 Triumph Thruxton. Like the Bonneville, the 2009 Triumph Thruxton harkens back to a time when motorcycles were simpler, unpretentious, and not worried about anything but riding. The engine isn’t a colossal beast, and ...
The Harley Davidson Sportster(R) has long been an exciting fixture in the world of motorcycling. First introduced in 1957, the Harley Davidson Sportster’s(R) lean, yet muscular appearance, lightweight adaptability and throaty sound have established it as one of the most popular motorcycles in the world. The 2007 Harley Davidson Sportster is well represented, by nine ...
If you’re just beginning motorcycling or are looking for a good everyday commuter, stop looking, the 250 Ninja is the bike to get. Although, it doesn’t have much competition, the 250 Ninja blows them all away. The 250’s main competitors are the Honda Nighthawk, a standard motorcycle and the Suzuki GZ250, a cruiser bike. If ...
Suzuki Boulevard S40: Thump, Thump, Thump The “thump, thump, thump” exhaust note churned out by the Suzuki Boulevard S40 is as unmistakable as it is delightful to hear. It’s kind of the two-wheel equivalent of the combination of the sound of a Huey Helicopter hovering over a nearby mountain top and the noise created by ...
If there’s one constant in the universe, it’s that Harley Davidson motorcycles are practically synonymous with Fat Boys. For 2008, the boys have got a name, however. The Harley Davidson Dyna Fat Bob is the embodiment of all that Harley Davidson motorcycles has become over the past 105 years. With styling cues from the current ...
Buy used motorcycles after careful consideration and doing much homework. While used motorcycles for sale may be cheap and attractive (as compared to the upkeep of a car) there are downsides. What are some common mistakes? 1. Buying used motorcycles from private parties. Granted, the dealership adds a bit of money for prep and handling, ...
If you’re looking for a basic motorcycle, no frills, just the very basic, and you’ve got your eye on the Sportster, than the Iron 883 deserves a look, particularly if you’ve got something against the flash of chrome. Harley incorporated more blacked-out parts into this bike than any other in their lineup for this year, ...
