Motorcycles

When Honda launched the CB750, Kawasaki had to go back to the drawing board for its upcoming four-stroke bike, codenamed 'New York Steak.' But the result, the 1972 Kawasaki Z1 900, cemented itself as a record-breaking classic superbike.

Go Takamine didn't set out to establish a beloved motorcycle style when he created the Bratstyle shop. But he still lives for and races vintage motorcycles, especially Indians. And now, he's bringing his 'brat style' ethos to the 2022 Indian Chief.

Two King of the Baggers teams, S&S and Roland Sands Design, are returning for the 2021 race series, once more with Indian Challengers. And one former Harley-Davidson team, Saddlemen, is joining with a Challenger, too. Plus, it's bringing the World's Fastest Female Roadracer, Patricia Fernandez.

Today, a 250cc motorcycle doesn't necessarily seem like a performance bike. But back in the '60s, bikes like these raced in Grand Prix events and the Isle of Man TT. And the fastest 250cc road-going bike was the Ducati Mach 1.

Legendary Isle of Man TT racer and record-holder Guy Martin is attempting another land speed record. Specifically, potentially going 400 mph on a turbine-powered motorcycle.

Converting a vintage Vespa into an electric scooter with Retrospective Scooters' kit makes it noticeably easier to live with. But how does the classic EV compare to the modern Vespa Elettrica?

The 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000 has a sharper design and new technology, but keeps its GSX-R1000 connection with its swingarm and 999cc inline-four engine.

Keino Sasaki and Paul Cox remained in contact after Indian Larry's death. But working on the 2022 Indian Chief Custom Program is their first collaboration since his passing. And they both had a lot to say about the build and their approaches to life.

In a recent Zoom call, we spoke with motocross legend and bike builder Carey Hart about his approach to customization and the 2022 Indian Chief he's building for the brand's Custom Program.

Cars and trucks have had OBD-II ports for decades now. But do motorcycles have them, and if they do, can they be read with OBD-II scanners?

New cars have fuel economy ratings on their vehicle stickers, and you can look up their EPA estimates elsewhere. But what about motorcycles?

How can you be the head of one of the largest corporations in the world and still have time to be on another manufacturer’s board of directors? That’s the question some are asking about Ford CEO Jim Farley. Both Ford and Harley-Davidson are iconic American brands, and in some ways share similar challenges. But does …

Besides returning to King of the Baggers, for 2022 Indian is updating several of its motorcycles. Among them is the Indian Chief, which enters the 2022 model year with a new look, new frame, and new tech. And to help celebrate the Chief’s update and its 100th anniversary, four bike builders are crafting custom versions. …

It’s hard to overstate the Bonneville’s iconic status and importance to Triumph and its fanbase. Although it’s not the only classic-style bike on sale today, it’s arguably one of the most recognizable. And with an updated version about to hit dealers, I wanted to see what an earlier model was like to ride. So, I …

After talking with the CEO of Riders Share, I naturally got curious about its kind of motorcycle rentals. Especially since, while I enjoy riding my Triumph Street Triple R, I like to window-shop for bikes. And since one of the best ways to truly test-drive/test-ride a vehicle is to rent it, that’s what I decided …

These days, Japanese and European brands, like Suzuki and Ducati, respectively, dominate the sportbike market. But in the past, other motorcycle companies have also tried to compete, some with more success than others. And now, their past attempts can be picked up on the used market. From the US, for example, there’s Buell, which is …

The hosts of Common Tread test if two $1000 used bikes--a 2009 Kawasaki Versys 650 and a 2015 Honda CBR300R--can be good track machines.

Vintage-style bikes might be all the rage, but some can be quite expensive. Royal Enfield, though, has made a name for itself by offering more affordable options. The Continental GT 650, for example, combines café racer styling with modern reliability for less than, say, the Triumph Thruxton. And now, the Indian brand has a new …

Although a quality helmet is a definite requirement for riding a motorcycle safely, it’s just one piece of gear. Riders don all sorts of apparel to protect themselves, such as gloves and armored jackets. And that often includes putting on motorcycle boots or shoes. But what’s so special about this kind of footwear, and is …

This may seem a little wild, but it’s true. Subaru has officially broken out of the cars and SUVs marketplace and flown to new heights – at least on paper. Subaru has officially filed a patent application for a “land-and-air” vehicle in a real head-scratcher of a moment. As we dig deeper into the future, flying …