Dig the comfortable ergos and rugged styling of ADV bikes, but do most of your riding in town where comfort, affordability and fuel economy count the most? The Honda NC700X shares its powertrain and frame with the Integra maxi-scoot and … Continued
Have you ever been cold on a motorcycle? If you answered no, you’re either lying or you only ride on sunny days in the summer. The rest of us know that even if it’s 65º out, you can still freeze … Continued
As a motorcycle commuter, I spent almost all my money on gear in the quest for comfort, warmth and safety. When I first started commuting, I thought the Roadcrafter was a wildly overpriced eccentricity reserved for gray-bearded BMW riders. As … Continued
What the hell is this new Honda Integra anyways? It’s feet-forward, doesn’t have foot controls, has room for a 3/4 helmet under the seat and is twist-and-go, just like a scooter. But, that transmission isn’t a CVT, it’s a dual-clutch … Continued
When I was kid cruising around on the back of my dad’s Silverwing, you’d find me wearing a green metal flake 3/4 helmet. Now that I know a little bit more about safety standards, I have higher expectations for my … Continued
What do you do when the roads in your city have reached the breaking point? Small-capacity motorcycles and scooters swarm every which way while cars simply sit still. Little attention is paid to traffic signals, safety gear, lanes or even … Continued
This picture comes from Athens, where continued economic protests erupted into violent rioting this week. News outlets peg the numbers of people involved between 50,000 and 100,000 and there’s reports of deaths, injuries and many arrests. 2011 has been a … Continued