
The new Indian Motorcycles, Star Bolt, Suzuki V-Strom 1000 and Yamaha FZ-09 we showed you in recent issues were just appetizers; here's the main course for 2014. BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive BMW has been hard on the gas launching new-for-2014 models, including the F 800 GS Adventure (Rider, October...
The reality TV stars have faded into obscurity. Blinged-out chopper sightings are fewer and farther between. The want ads are chock full of $50K customs at market-price markdowns. Rejoice, true friends of the two-wheel brother (and sister) hood, for it would appear that the days of the...
Now in it's sixth year, the Quail Motorcycle Gathering just gets bigger and better. But not too much bigger. More than 250 machines were assembled on the green grass carpet at the Lodge, and between participants and spectators, there were some 2500 attendees. While not quite at capacity, there...
Photos: Tom Riles They say: "Smooth, strong, characterful performance." We say: "Probably not the character you were expecting." Stand back and admire the new-for-2014 Triumph Thunderbird Commander. Once you pluck your eyes from the double-eyeball headlights you can't help but stare at the...
Editor Score:86% Engine 17.5/20 Suspension/Handling 13.5/15 Transmission/Clutch 7/10 Brakes 8/10 Instruments/Controls 4/5 Ergonomics/Comfort 9/10 Appearance/Quality 9.5/10 Desirability 9/10 Value 8.5/10 Overall Score 86/100 Triumph Motorcycles isn't being coy with its long-term goals in the...
From the February 2001 issue of Cycle World. It was winter, which was my discontent. The kind of weather that could make motorcycle riding a mild form of hardship, something you felt like you were to endure, not enjoy. But life is usually a question of attitude. And riding the 2001 Triumph...
It has been a while since we posted about those crazy Spaniards at Radical Ducati, but long-time readers will remember fondly the exquisite custom motorcycles that Pepo and Reyes have created from the various pieces of Ducati's finest. It is hard to pick a favorite from machines from the...