Full Review: Riding the 2008 Buell Ulysses XB12XT
Monday March 31, 2008
It's got all the quirks (or charm, depending on how you look at it) of the XB12X, and its $1,500 premium buys you three huge panniers, heated grips, and a ... Read More
Buell 1125R Finishes 2nd, 5th at Hockenheim 1000
Friday March 28, 2008
Though the pre-production unit I tested last summer at Laguna Seca had a few kinks that were being ironed out, overall I was impressed with the Buell 1125R, the company's ... Read More
Motorcycle Deaths Rise as Helmet Laws Slacken
Thursday March 27, 2008
Death rates for motorcyclists have been rising since repeals of helmet laws began in 1995, according to USA Today. DOT statistics reflect that 5.6 motorcyclists per 10,000 registered motorcycles were ... Read More
What Recession? High-End Bikes Take Off, According to Wall Street Journal
Wednesday March 26, 2008
Never mind last year's 7.7% dip in U.S. motorcycle sales: a slowing economy isn't stopping high-end bikes from selling, according to The Wall Street Journal. Citing the popularity of BMW's ... Read More
Photo Gallery: Buell's Self-Described Adventure Sport Tourer, the 2008 Ulysses XB12XT
Tuesday March 25, 2008
The new Buell XB12XT might look like a standard-issue Ulysses with three hard cases slapped on, but a closer look reveals quite a few differences. Not only has its 1,203cc ... Read More
States Ban Texting While Driving*; Riders Breath (Small) Sigh of Relief
Monday March 24, 2008
There's a good chance you've ridden amidst wandering vehicles piloted by drivers (and I use the term loosely) engrossed in far more important tasks than driving-- pastimes including applying makeup, ... Read More
Moto Poll: Vote for About.com's Long-Term Test Motorcycle!
Friday March 21, 2008
Honda has graciously agreed to provide About.com with a long-term test motorcycle, and they've allowed us to choose between two options: the VTX1300T and the Gold Wing.
I thought it would ... Read More
Forget Potato-Potato, it's All About Sssshhhhh!
Thursday March 20, 2008
Zero's electric motorcycle made such a stir when it debuted last year that production can now barely keep up with demand, and it's easy to see why. Their 140 pound ... Read More
Bike Washing Tips Before You Hit the Road
Wednesday March 19, 2008
Bust out your toothbrush and chamois: the weather is warming, and once you've gotten your bike mechanically ready for spring riding, now is the time to make it look presentable, ... Read More
The Big Thaw: How to Get Your Bike Out of Storage
Tuesday March 18, 2008
If you've visited our forums recently you know there's been a lot of buzz about dusting off bikes, embarking on the first ride of the year, and finally escaping a ... Read More
Moto Guzzi's Stelvio 1200 4V (Almost) Ready for Adventure
Monday March 17, 2008
Gotta love the Italians. If you skip past the first few lines of the international press release for their new adventure bike, you'll read that "[the] Stelvio 1200 4V is ... Read More
Twist the Throttle Travels the World of Motorcycles so You Don't Have to
Friday March 14, 2008
Dylan Weiss of Twisting Asphalt and Speed on Two Wheels fame is serious about motorcycles, and he traveled over 36,000 miles and visited 4 countries with his father Milt in ... Read More
Glass is Half-Full for Harley Buyers
Thursday March 13, 2008
Harley may be having a tough go since the economy has-- to put it politely-- slowed down, but their business is growing overseas and they deserve consolation in knowing that ... Read More
Could Human Looking Motorcycles Prevent Accidents?
Wednesday March 12, 2008
I recently left a restaurant with some friends when one of them noticed my borrowed ride, a 2008 Ducati 848. "Look," she cooed, pointing to the bike, "it's got a ... Read More
Baker Goes Cog Crazy, Builds 7-Speed Transmission
Tuesday March 11, 2008
Remember when motorcycles had more gears than cars? Those days ended when automobiles seemed to sprout gears overnight-- the numbers grew to five, six, seven, and eventually even eight (thanks ... Read More
A Little Night Racing: MotoGP Kicks Off '08 Season with First Ever Competition Under the Stars
Monday March 10, 2008
MotoGP just launched the 2008 season in Qatar with its first ever night race, ushering in what promises to be a thrilling season.
Thanks to cooler temperatures, the 22 lap competition ... Read More
Full Review: 2008 Aprilia SportCity 250 Scooter
Friday March 7, 2008
It's easy to dismiss scooters; after all, they're tamer, quieter, and slower than the average motorcycle. On the other hand, those qualities can be a good thing when you want ... Read More
Canadian Sikh's Pro-Turban, Anti-Helmet Case Ends... For Now
Thursday March 6, 2008
You may recall last month's news item about a Canadian Sikh who challenged Ontario's helmet law on the grounds of religious discrimination. Well, the case has been resolved... at least ... Read More
KTM Officially Enters the Four-Wheeled World
Wednesday March 5, 2008
KTM, the Austrian manufacturer famous for building Dakar-ready bikes, is diversifying with their first ever four-wheeled offering.
The KTM X-Bow just made its official debut at the Geneva Auto Show, and ... Read More
Daytona Bike Week Festive, But Marred by 5 Fatalities
Tuesday March 4, 2008
It's an annual tradition that attracts roughly a half a million motorcyclists, but it can also be a deadly one. Daytona Bike Week, which officially kicked off on February 29, ... Read More
Honda's Automatic Transmission-Equipped DN-01,Yours for Only ¥1,239,000
Monday March 3, 2008
It happened so quickly. Last September, Honda unveiled a handful of concept motorcycles at the Tokyo Motor Show, among them homages to the legendary CB-series, a massive six-cylinder streetfighter, and ... Read More