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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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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 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 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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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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BMW G 310 R: Beginner Bike Profile + Owner Reviews

Jared Northcott — Wed, 26 May 2021 13:54:44 +0000

The BMW G 310 R Is Entry Level Goodness That Is Pure BMW-Motorrad In North America, anything less than a 600cc motorcycle is often frowned upon. That opinion makes absolutely no sense though, considering in the rest of the world, small-displacement motorcycles are the norm. Armed with this knowledge, BMW partnered with one of the largest manufacturers of motorcycles in India, TVS Motors. Combining BMWs engineering excellence with TVS Motors’ long history of quality small-displacement motorcycles gave birth to the […]

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Honda CRF250L: Beginner Bike Profile + Owner Reviews

Jared Northcott — Wed, 26 May 2021 13:16:40 +0000

The Swiss Army knife of motorcycles Dual Sport motorcycles are fantastic choices for new riders. Having a bike that is comfortable on the street, and will go off onto the dirt trails without hesitation, is such a perfect mix. The CRF250L has been a sales success for Honda since its introduction. Few bikes instill such a feeling of correctness from the moment you first park your butt in the saddle. Just as a swiss army knife is great because it […]

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Honda CB300R: Guide + Owner Reviews

Jared Northcott — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 00:39:04 +0000

A Small Displacement Naked That Doesn’t Feel Small Honda has been producing the various displacement CB motorcycles since the ‘60s. The CB platform has garnered worldwide popularity, due to the friendly, reliable, and comfortable machines Honda has engineered them to be. I learned on a 1971 CB350. I enjoyed the bike so much I still own it. My own boys are learning to ride on it. The modern variation carries forth that blueprint of being friendly, reliable, and comfortable, for […]

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Suzuki GS500F: Beginner Bike Profile + Owner Reviews

Cameron Martel — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 23:18:19 +0000

Too Many New Riders Overlook the GS500 My first motorcycle was a ’99 Kawasaki Ninja 500R, a 500cc sportbike that came with around 45 horsepower, timeless good looks, and fuel-sipping fuel economy. It was an excellent first bike and one that I flicked from corner to corner with glee. But do you know what bike I often wish I had opted for instead? That’s right: a GS500F. It wasn’t until I upgraded to a “bigger” starter bike (I bought an […]

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2019 CB300R Review: A Neo-Nimble Naked Bike

Greg Phillips — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 19:42:28 +0000

First Impressions The Honda CB300R is beautiful to look at and it feels like a more expensive machine than its sticker price would suggest. I notice right away it’s missing a gear indicator in the dash and the seat could be a little more comfortable but this is still a bike that I’d personally love to own. It sounds nice, has a reasonable seat height and enough power to strongly pull onto the highway. Check out the walkaround and startup […]

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