I once met a rider who hung up his leathers for good, not for the usual reasons. He didn’t stop for newly-born kids, wasn’t guilted by a significant other, didn’t step away after a bad crash. But, he told me, … Continued
“Nice comments from Sean on the new Ninja 250,” writes European motorcycle journalist Joost Overzee. “This huge Ninja thing on HFL reminded me of a video a friend et moi made three years ago for Kawasaki Europe. Well, it’s mostly … Continued
This is the new Kawasaki Ninja 250. It’s the same as the old Kawasaki Ninja 250R, minus the R. It does have new colors (red and the special edition black/gold), but the North American market bike is still saddled with … Continued
The Honda CBR250R isn’t just a bunch of existing parts cobbled together to create an affordable package, it’s an all-new motorcycle specifically designed to combine low-cost Thai manufacture with a product that fits into Western ideas of quality and performance. … Continued
With the release of the Honda CBR250R and Cleveland CycleWerks Misfit, we suddenly have a surprisingly robust 250cc class here in the land of bigger-is-better. No less than six 250s will be widely available in America in 2011, offering beginners, … Continued
The car world is abuzz with controversy. In the run up to going on-sale next month, the plug-in hybrid Chevy Volt is being evaluated by the press and heaped with various plaudits and awards. Right-wing pundits who haven’t even driven … Continued
A member of EcoModder.com reports his average fuel consumption on a 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250 increased from 70 to 101.5mpg with the addition of only basic modifications and minor adjustments to his riding behavior. Here's how you can do it…