Motorcycle News Guy

Who shall be King of the Sport-Tourers? Ok, this can’t really be a battle for the crown, since we’re excluding some other notable bikes that can both carve corners and carry some serious luggage. But we’d like to think that one of these two beasties has a chance to take the crown. After all, they [...]

Ich Ben Ein Berliner! Wait, umm, BMWs are made in Munich. Well, it IS German, and all that really matters is that this is one fine piece of engineering. With over 170 ponies and over 100ft-lbs of torque, this piece of Bavarian ingenuity truly is a naked beast. And yet, the ride is supremely confident [...]

Have you been lusting after that new sweet-sounding Aprilia RSV4 but find yourself without enough deneiro for the almightly factory version? Well then, never fear, because for the low low price of $15,999 you can have 180 ponies in your pocket!
Ok, really, this bike is not cheap by any means, and is a couple K [...]

We all know that the 2009 iteration of the Yamaha R1 is a monster track machine. But how does it handle on the road? Does that new “big-bang” engine deliver more usable power on the streets?
Motorcycledaily.com had a chance to ride an R1 on the streets, and, while the article tends to delve more into [...]

Ah, Aprilia. Stunning good looks and a wickedly powerful V4 engine blend to produce what not only is a sweet, sweet superbike, but a World Superbike contender as well.
I love the V4 engine configuration, as it allows the chassis to remain narrow (like a V-twin) while still giving you the high peak horsepower offered by [...]

What do you get when you take a 1098, unstrap the bodywork, slap on a tubular handlebar and a sidemount dual exhaust? You get naked Italian aggression. Which is awesome, by the way.
With 25 more horses and a LOT more torque than the retired S4R, the Streetfighter will easily pull wheelies and split your face [...]

Need. More. Displacement.
At least, that’s what Triumph’s designers must have been thinking when they whipped up the Rocket III.
With an engine that can only properly be described as godzilla-esque, this 2300cc triple can pull like a beast, but can also go 220 miles between fuel stops, and is surprisingly easy to maneuver.
Although the Rocket III [...]

Two words: A Classic. This is a modern version of the motorcycle that was used to patrol California highways in the 70s. It’s cruiser done the Moto Guzzi way: big V engine mixed with Italian class and style.
I really like the way it looks.
I’d really like to find out how it rides. The guys over [...]

A little while ago, I posed the question to the Twitter group Motorcyclefans, “What is your ideal motorcycle?” The responses were great, and prove that there’s a wide variety of excellent bikes out there for anyone and any riding style. For those not in the know about Twitter, it’s a way to communicate a bit [...]

I honestly don’t know what to make of the Honda DN-01. Its got a traditional cruiser seating position, but then has this crazy futuristic look, and an automatic transmission.  It’s like a hybrid of old-school / nu-skool.
Honda calls it a “crossover”.
I have no idea what that means. But the guys at Motorcycle.com do, because they [...]