For three years Suzuki has carried a big hole in its cruiser tourer line-up after quietly dropping the venerable but aging Boulevard 1500 in 2009. The 800cc C50 is too small, the 1800cc M109 too big, so is this brand-new, … Continued
Yamaha’s cruiser brand, Star Motorcycles, is releasing a new bike at the end of month with its sights set directly on America’s best selling motorcycle, the Harley-Davidson Sportster. By pairing Sportester-esq styling with Japanese-quality components, they may have a real … Continued
It’s pretty easy to figure out what the purpose of this new Star Bolt is: conquest sales from the Harley Sportster Iron 883. The pared-down Bobber should be capable of doing that too, comprehensively trouncing the Hog in its spec … Continued
This is the motor that will power the all-new Indian currently under development at new parent company Polaris. Dubbed the “Thunder Stroke,” Basem from About.com compares it to the twin-cam 110 that powers Harley’s “performance” CVO range, saying it develops … Continued
I’m down in San Diego today, getting the first ride on the new Honda Gold Wing F6B. You can follow me live via my Instagram photos, embedded below.
Get over the fact that the Moto Guzzi California 1400 is a cruiser and there’s actually a lot of neat motorcycle stuff going on here. “Details make the motorcycle,” says its designer, Miguel Galluzzi. The California is the first all-new … Continued
You’ve seen the all-new Moto Guzzi California 1400 before, but you haven’t seen it in finalized, production form. Until now, this is it. A unique blend of classic and retro-futuristic styling cues, the bike employs Guzzi’s new “big block” motor. … Continued