Motorcycles, Sports Bikes & Riding

Two years of ownership and ten thousand miles...I still enjoy this motorcycle!

Dale Welksler, is a true expert and authority on motorcycles for over 50 years. He has amassed a collection of rare and unique bikes for display.

Are you looking to get a 70cc dirt bike for your kid? If so, this is the perfect guide to check out to get well informed on what model to get and how to buy it.

Honda may be a boring motorcycle company in some aspects, but one bike they built that is often overlooked, is the Honda F6B (Flat 6 Bagger!)

In this hub I show you how to remove the battery from your Harley Sportster 2004+.

I just wanted to share with you my setup for my Harley Sportster 2004 as I am a tall rider I thought this may help some one out there.

If you are looking to upgrade your stock motorcycle, then here are the best beginner friendly mods that are fast, easy, and affordable to perform.

Our team has developed a compact and powerful mechanical device for motorcycles, motorbikes, scooters, mopeds, mofa, pit bikes, dirt bikes and pocket bikes. The device, based on a belt-driven air compressor (supercharger), improves the performance...

Quads and dirt bikes are for all kids. I used to go to a empty lot growing up and would use my bike. You don't need a whole lot of space to have a ton of fun. You just need a quad or dirt bike.

A review of TVS Apache RTR 160: neutral and based on first hand experience. Read the review to know how good the bike is.

A How To guide on buying old, classic and vintage motorcycles.

Want to turn your vintage motorcycle into a cafe racer? Then make it perform like a racer, the aesthetics are defined by the purpose. Build a street legal race bike, and it will look like it should.

Fixed-gear bikes are some of the most fun, lightweight and responsive bikes you can get. It is easy to find a low priced fixie that is easy to maintain, looks good, and will give you hours of fun.

I know there are many chopper and bobber helmet pundits out there that give the finger to the helmet laws, and cherish the states or countries that don't have helmet laws. But the fact is you don't need to bump your head very hard to get brain...

Like a Swiss knife, only made in japan!

Why do some women ride motorcycles sidesaddle?

When you get into the discussion of motorcycle frames and what to build for your next bike building project you first need to decide what kind of motorcycle you want to build. Whether you want to build a sport bike frame or a chopper frame, neither...

Read all about Motorcycle Handlebars: Different Styles of Motorcycle Handlebars Choosing the Right Handlebars and Risers Where to Buy Your New Handlebars How to Replace Your Handlebars Custom or Factory New, New Old Stock or...

There are no shortage of sensationalist accounts published in the mass media about so-called 'Outlaw' or "1%er" Motorcycle Clubs and bikers in general. 'Outlaw' bikers' became a phenomena after World War 2, when many returning combatants preferred a...

We can differentiate AVL engine and a cast iron engine in Royal Enfield Bullet 350 cc vs 500 cc either by looking at them or listening to the beat. The AVL engine looks taller and the plug side of the engine is different. But if you just listen, the "kada-kada" tappet noise in AVL is too loud and mixes with the beat of the engine; unlike tuned cast iron engines where the beat is followed by a silence.

A look at a sample velomobile, an enclosed recumbent type bicycle/ tricycle. I am looking at a Reg Redaro designed velomobile I had the chance to test ride in the fall of 2001.

There have been a number of athletes involved in motorcycle incidents. This article will point out five athletes who were involved in highly publicized motorcycle incidents.

While I was in southern California I made sure to enjoy the time I was there. I ensured that there was not a stretch of road I hadn’t adventured. There is one route in particular, or should I say several roads I turned into what I call “SoCal’s Best”.

Are you having trouble getting around these days? Do you hate to walk around a busy flea market, farmer's market or fair and just get too tired to walk back to your car? Not to mention how thirsty this makes a person. Well now, you can scooter around with your very own ice cooler on wheels! Carry a 12 pack of drinks and stay all day at the event.

Rebuilding the engine of a Russian Ural Bavarian Classic 750 motorcycle sidecar.

There are many great motorcycle routes in Virginia. Find out the best motorcycle routes and roads to ride in the Shenandoah Valley.

The leather motorcycle jacket has an interesting and long history in the US. Find out how to get the right fit for you and how these jackets became as popular as they are today.

Off the beaten track, you'll find a five-acre park built and funded by bikers for bikers. Located in Door County, Wisconsin.

The Helix has proven itself with Honda quality, comfort,room, power & excellent mpg. With its 80's retro look and feel, the Helix will continue to impress.

What is a Rat Bike? Rat Bikes have had a recent surge in popularity but the concept is as old a motorcycles themselves.

Most college girls like guys on bikes who are trendy, handsome, smart, and communicative. If you are the one, that's a plus point.

An in depth review of the SYM Symba 101cc Scooter plus some helpful tips on how to get started with using a scooter as a supplementary form of transportation.

Have you ever wondered about the Harley Davidson Logo? Let's take a look back at the history of the Harley Davidson Logo. From the very first Harley Davidson Logo to the current Harley Davidson Logo. We will check out changes, meanings and the full...

Seven Indian bikes in the 50k to 70k range. This list is old but is still useful for many.

The micro bike design is an interesting type of bike that allows short range travel with a compact folding bike. Read about the design and how it will work for you.

Motorcycle storage can be a concern in many parts of the world, especially if you want longer term storage over the winter months. A motorcycle cover is a cheap alternative if you have the space somewhere to keep the weather off, although it is not...

Honda CRF150F Honda CRF230F - one of the best dirt bikes for women and adult beginners Yamaha TT-R125LE - another great dirt bike for women and teens Are you a beginner off-road riding enthusiast? If so, you need to decide what kind of dirt bike...

Perhaps, you are not as ignorant as I, but still you've heard of something called a Vespa and always wanted to know what one is. I mean perhaps you have heard the term "Vespa" somewhere before, scratched you head and asked yourself, "What in the...

You don't hear much about custom chopper builder Billy Lane, lately. Then again, he's not doing much lately - at least not much involving public life. On August 14, 2009, Billy Lane was found guilty of Vehicular Manslaughter and sentenced to six...

Japanese Techno Scooters - The Honda Fusion, Yamaha scooters, Suzuki scooters and more.

Desert riders that have been around a while may have once owned a Bultaco or one of their buddies rode one.  There was this ongoing dialogue between those that rode one and those that did not.  You would hear such things as, "thought you had...

Everyone and their Granny owns a Harley Davidson. To shift gears here lets stray away from Harley and wrap our thoughts around the Kawasaki Ninja 650R.

A blast from the past. - Hodaka dirt bikes.

DKW’s were from Germany and they not only made motorcycles they also made cars. The DKW stand for Dampf-Kraft-Wagen which I understand to mean, “steam driven car”. The company got its start in 1916.

I'm amazed to find a photo of my grandmother riding a motorcycle in the early 1900s. It's a Flanders 4 and I found some interesting information about this early bike.

When I think back to my racing days I have fond memories of some of the dirt bikes I rode. I once joked that I rode a tank on two wheels and received some funny looks. I never had any doubts when riding my 250 Maico when it came to climbing hills or...

John Penton was born on August 19, 1925 and grew up on the family farm in Amherst, Ohio. At an early age he was riding a dilapidated old Harley Davidson which had been sitting in the corner of the family barn.

The days of old are definitely gone but not forgotten. Vintage dirt bikes bring back fond memories of racing days that have long passed.

When Honda released the Honda Elsinore CR250M Motor cross Bike and the Road registerable MT250 version in 1973 they changed Motor cross forever. The CR250M weighed in at 214 pounds and produced 28 horsepower to the back wheel. The front forks had...

Four Stroke Engines: After you restore that vintage motorcycle, or if you have just purchased an old bike and are ready to take it for a spin it is important to consider the age of the motorcycle and the type of fuel it was designed to run on....