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KTM 390 Duke Beginner Bike Profile + Owner Reviews

Jared Northcott — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:46:49 +0000

Excellent For New Riders; Loved By Experienced Motorcyclists The KTM 390 Duke is lightweight and simple to drive; it provides the necessary torque to make driving on city streets enjoyable and safe. Yes, it is an aggressive-looking naked bike, and you will hear over and over at BBM that 600cc Super Sport bikes are not good beginner bikes, but this is the kind of choice to check out if performance is your jam. Simply put, riding this machine is a […]

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The Best Modular Helmets Under $500 For Beginners [2023 Edition]

Jared Northcott — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:20:16 +0000

The helmet is, by far, the most important piece of protective gear you can wear on a motorcycle. Yet, for some, a full-face helmet may be difficult to find (see also: our best full-face helmet under $500 list). Maybe your head shape is odd, or the chin bar is touching against your chin, or your nose gets squished up against a breath dam in a mildly uncomfortable way. This is where the modular helmet comes into play. Not only does […]

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The Best Motorcycle Gloves for Scooter Riders

Simon Bertram — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 19:58:00 +0000

From the get go, let’s just make sure that everyone is on the same page, in that coming off a scooter at 30 MPH is pretty much the same as coming off a motorcycle at 30 MPH. Both instances are going to hurt, you will most likely tumble and skid, and you need to have appropriate protection for both types of two wheeled transport. This isn’t to say that scooters or motorcycles are inherently dangerous. It’s just that neither has […]

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The Best Motorcycle Boots & Shoes For Scooter Riders

Simon Bertram — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 19:55:28 +0000

Scooter riders, we’d be willing to bet that for the larger majority of you, until you clicked on this article, you didn’t really even consider your feet and legs as something that needed protecting when riding a scooter. The fact of the matter is, a scooter is technically the same as a motorcycle in the most literal sense of using two wheels, one of which is powered, is steered through moving your body weight and center of gravity around, and […]

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The Best V-Twin Motorcycles for Beginner Riders

Graham Miles — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 22:59:49 +0000

The throaty roar of a V-twin engine is unmistakable, and for many riders—even those who are new to the sport—it’s an essential part of the motorcycling experience. But not every bike with a V-twin is suitable for beginner motorcyclists, and jumping on a big bike before you’re ready can have consequences. Revving a Honda Shadow 1100’s liquid-cooled V-twin engine might set your soul on fire, but power isn’t a safety feature—and it won’t save you from kissing pavement if you […]

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BMW G 310 GS: Beginner Bike Profile + Owner Reviews

Jared Northcott — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:11:23 +0000

The BMW G 310 GS Welcomes New Riders To The Adventure Bike Relm Many new riders are not “totally new” to motorcycles. I have heard stories very similar to my own where the first time getting a leg over was on a dirt bike. In many respects, this can be a great way to begin learning the skills around riding with less stress. Starting out across a field generally means fewer obstacles than out in the front street and I […]

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Honda Shadow Phantom: Beginner Bike Profile + Owner Reviews

Jared Northcott — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 18:18:07 +0000

A True Japanese Classic Shaking in their biker boots! That’s what the Honda Shadow caused in a certain head office in Milwaukee back in 1983. The fear was such that by 1984 the US government introduced tariff restrictions on imported Japanese bikes over 701 cc. Clearly, it would take more than that to stop this legend in the making. The Honda Shadow in all its various forms during the last 38 years, has proven that a 750cc V-Twin cruiser really […]

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Honda Rebel 500: Beginner Bike Profile + Owner Reviews

Jared Northcott — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 18:10:30 +0000

This Is The Cruiser To Attract New Riders In the motorcycle world, all motorsports really, the trend is usually around more power, more speed, more and then even more, please. Being a lifelong motorcycle addict, I often forget that talk of insane horsepower levels and top speeds tend to create fear and anxiety in those who don’t ride. Feeling a thumping exhaust note beat your chest like a sledgehammer, oddly, doesn’t seem like an invitation to put a leg over […]

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Honda Rebel 300: Beginner Bike Profile + Owner Reviews

Jared Northcott — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 18:02:12 +0000

Let Me Hear Your Rebel Yell! Japanese cruiser bikes have occupied a cherished space in many new riders’ learning tenure. Honda decided to modernize their small-displacement cruiser offering with the introduction in 2017 of the new Rebel 300 and 500 machines. Though the Honda Rebel 300 shared many components with its 500cc sibling it is very much its own bike, with its own unique character. The Rebel platform takes a simple, raw, cutting-edge style and makes it approachable. The Rebel […]

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Honda NC700/750X: Beginner Bike Profile + Owner Reviews

Jared Northcott — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 17:53:25 +0000

Hard To Love And Hard To Hate, It Does So Many Things Right Introduced in 2012, the Honda press release reminds me of an excited toddler. “Look, I made a thing!” “Wow, it sure looks nice, what is it?” “It’s that! I took a bunch of different stuff and stuck it all together.” “Yes, you sure did. Well done, we are very proud of you.” This was my gut reaction to seeing the NC700X at the motorcycle show for the […]

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Honda Grom: Beginner Bike Profile + Owner Reviews

Jared Northcott — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:10:12 +0000

Calling All Hooooooligans, Let’s Ride! I love the Grom, there I said it. Honda’s crazy little machine just makes me smile every time I look at one. Does it make sense? Nope. Is it fast? In the corners, it can be. Do I need my motorcycle license to ride one? Yes, you sure do. Is it a good bike to learn on? Now that is a challenging question. I am writing this article and others, to share my honest thoughts […]

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Honda Monkey: Beginner Bike Profile + Owner Reviews

Jared Northcott — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:00:40 +0000

Time To Flaunt Your Funky Monkey! Honda is doing everything possible to make getting in the saddle accessible to all. Utilizing a fuel-injected 124.9cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine, Honda has developed a family of fun bikes they call the Mini-Moto series, sitting in pride of place in the brand’s current line-up. 2014 brought the Grom, and in 2019 Honda hit the nail on the head by reprising the classic Z50 Monkey styling. Borrowing on many of the best parts of […]

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Honda Trail 125 (CT125): Beginner Bike Profile + Owner Reviews

Jared Northcott — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 20:21:20 +0000

The World’s First Adventure Bike? The “CT” series bikes from Honda have a long and storied history, honestly calling the bikes legendary is not an overstatement. The current Honda marketing refers to the Trail 125 as “the world’s favorite motorcycle,” and I kind of think they are right. Starting in the early 60s’, Honda has sold millions of Trail bikes in versions ranging from 50cc to 250cc. Often marketed towards outdoors enthusiasts, the CTs were rapidly launched into endless utilitarian […]

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Honda CBR500R: Beginner Bike Profile + Owner Reviews

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 20:11:00 +0000

The Jumbo Shrimp Of The Honda CBR Lineup, And So Tasty! Being a new rider and craving a sportbike is a mindset I fully understand. The styling, overall image, and performance are a magnet for my type of personality, which explains why I find the CBR500R to be such a fantastic bike. The CBR500R is the sporty brethren in Honda’s lineup of 471cc parallel twins, alongside the mild-mannered CB500F and adventure-focused CB500X. Taking styling cues from the Supersport “RR” models […]

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Honda CB500X: Beginner Bike Profile + Owner Reviews

Jared Northcott — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 18:50:36 +0000

The Multi-Tool Member Of Honda’s 500 Twin Range The Honda CB500X is the adventure-bike version of Honda’s popular series of 500 twins. Introduced in 2013, the CB500X aims to be a crossover machine, and based on the factory Pirelli Scorpion Trail tires, that crossover is 90% street and 10% dirt. Adventure bikes are the SUVs of the motorcycle world with their go-anywhere image and as such offer a new rider an opportunity for a bit broader riding experience. Sharing the […]

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Harley-Davidson Street 500: Beginner Bike Profile + Owner Reviews

Jared Northcott — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 18:37:51 +0000

Not a purist’s Harley-Davidson, but is it worth considering? You just crushed through all seasons of Sons Of Anarchy, and now it is time to explore your inner Jax Teller? It would seem obvious then that Harley-Davidson is the brand you would want to look at, but which model? The Harley Davidson Street 500 hit showroom floors in 2014 and lasted until 2020. Powered by a water-cooled Revolution engine dubbed the Revolution X, the Street 500 was meant to be […]

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Honda CB500F: Beginner Bike Profile + Owner Reviews

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 18:28:24 +0000

Honda Makes A Naked-bike 500 Twin Perfect For New Riders The Honda CB500F is the naked-bike version of Honda’s popular series of 500 twins. Introduced in 2013, the CB500F strips off the fairings used by its 500R sibling in favor of a wind-in-your-face riding experience. I am a huge fan of the naked-bike style and the raw, visceral experience they provide. By taking away the bodywork and reworking the rider ergonomics, Honda gives the CB500F a distinctive personality among the […]

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Harley-Davidson Street 750: Beginner Bike Profile + Owner Reviews

Jared Northcott — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 18:16:47 +0000

The Forgotten Harley-Davidson Back in 2014, Harley-Davidson was searching for a way to attract new riders onto Milwaukee iron. Competitors like the Vulcan 900 were selling well, which made it logical that a lower-priced Harley-Davidson should find success with entry-level riders. Harley-Davidson needed a bike that would give them access to global markets, primarily Asia, where big displacement V-Twins are out of place lane-splitting heavy traffic. Taking a clean-sheet approach, Harley designed a new engine dubbed the Revolution X, a […]

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Ducati Scrambler Sixty2: Beginner Bike Profile + Owner Reviews

Jared Northcott — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 18:06:00 +0000

The Urban Scrambler Just like the classic enduro bike my dad owned and gave me my first ride on, the Ducati Sixty2 is a killer small displacement, go-anywhere bike. Urban exploration is the forte of the Sixty2, and I think it makes for a perfect choice for a new rider that spends most of their time in a concrete jungle. As a new rider, being able to focus on the critical skills of clutch, throttle, and brakes is imperative. The […]

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Ducati Scrambler: Beginner Bike Profile + Owner Reviews

Jared Northcott — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:57:30 +0000

A Retro Modern Ride For The Newcomer With A Twist A Scrambler? What the heck is a Scrambler? I can’t fault you for asking this question, many of those riding them struggle to fully articulate it. Let’s try sharing what it isn’t, definitely not a crotch rocket or a cruiser. How about an adventure bike? No, not really, and calling it a naked bike isn’t quite hitting the mark either. For me, Scramblers pull excellent attributes from all segments and […]

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