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So you've learned your motorcycling basics, taken safety courses, and decided to take the plunge and buy your first bike?
Here are a few important factors to consider before you make that big purchase:
Don't underestimate your ability.Consider your needs
Know your options
Choose a bike that fits your body
New or Used?Consider your long-term budget.Though it may be tempting, don't make a rash purchase...... and yet, choose a bike you'll be excited to ride!
Sport touring motorcycles are a challenging genre, and Honda tackles the dual tasks of providing speed and comfort with its VFR Interceptor ABS. Featuring a VTEC-equipped, 781cc V4 powerplant, 5.8 gallon fuel tank, and removable saddlebags (at an extra cost of $1,000), the 2008 Honda Interceptor is priced at $10,799, and $11,799 for the ABS version.
For years, the Triumph Tiger has enjoyed a reputation as a tried and true adventure bike, a motorcycle ready for both pavement and soil.
When the Tiger grew long in the tooth, though, Triumph engineers re-imagined its purpose. For the 2007 model year, they chose to give it the personality of a sport touring bike, endowing it with a bigger 1,050cc engine (versus the previous 955cc mill), sharper edged bodywork, and all new mechanicals.
The 2007 Triumph Tiger is priced at $10,699 ($11,899 for the ABS version), while the 2008 MSRP has been bumped to $10,999 and $11,799 with ABS.
It's been a decade since Victory, the "other" American motorcycle manufacturer, unveiled their first bike. After their auspicious debut, the Minnesota-based bike builder got their act together and managed to overcome quality control problems, establishing themselves as a viable alternative to Harley-Davidson.
While partnering with Arlen and Cory Ness has heightened the company's reputation for street savvy design, nothing could quite prepare the touring segment for Victory's aggressively styled Vision. How does it stand up to the competition? Read on...
Kawasaki's Concours sport tourer has inspired a dedicated following during its 21 years of existence, offering a compelling alternative to bikes like Yamaha's FJR 1300, Honda's ST1300, and BMW's K1200GT.
For 2008, Kawasaki seriously ups the ante with their all-new Concours 14, which incorporates numerous components from the ZX-14 in conjunction with lots of new technology. The result is a bike that offers the lowest price in its segment with the highest horsepower; not a bad combo!
Is the Concours 14 simply a muscle bike with bags or the kind of bike you'd actually want to ride long distances? Read on to find out.
Motorcycling typically requires serious space management, and unless you're riding with saddlebags or a backpack, it's almost impossible to keep bulky items on your person. Thick wallets in back pockets can be uncomfortable, and because you ought to ride with your license, proof of insurance, and at least enough cash for a tank of gas, products like the Jimi wallet offer an efficient way to carry the bare essentials.
Italian helmet manufacturer AGV provides high-end helmets for MotoGP racers including top-dog Valentino Rossi, but how do they fare in the real world?
To find out, we put their $620 Evolution Ti-Tech model to the test.
For proof that biker culture is alive and kicking in America, look no further than these ten great motorcycle events.
Check out these iconic events that seem to capture the freedom and sense of community that seems to be a natural part of the motorcycling lifestyle.
So you've planned your motorcycle trip but need some peace of mind before you head out on the highway?
Here are a few items to pack so you're covered in case something goes wrong:
The Overseas Highway, the southernmost leg of U.S. Highway 1 and sometimes called the Highway That Goes to Sea is a modern wonder. The road, that follows a trail originally blazed in 1912 by Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast Railroad, stretches from Miami to Key West.
The railway ceased operation after severe damage to the infrastructure in a 1935 hurricane. Construction of the highway began in the late 1930s. Its foundation included some of the original railway spans as well as the coral bedrock of individual keys and specially constructed columns.
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