Motorcycles

By Eli Becht/April 17, 2024 3: 15 pm EST Shopping for a new motorcycle can be daunting as a lot comes into play. A big part is budget, and once you have that figured out you’ll have to narrow it down to a specific brand. While CFMoto might not be one of the biggest motorcycle brands,

Jag_cz/Shutterstock By Eli Becht/April 16, 2024 1: 15 pm EST There are many motorcycle brands out there, so you don’t have to feel locked into the big names. Harley-Davidson is one of those giant brands, and while it carries name recognition — and the bikes offer that classic sound — it’s not the best fit for

Jag_cz/Shutterstock There is something scary yet exhilarating about motorcycles that can generate raw, absolute power. Taking the nickname ‘crotch rockets’ to heart, these high-performance superbikes’ only need is for speed, and they are as close as you will get to riding a literal missile sans the explosion in the end — hopefully. In this category,

Take one look at the eye-catching 700CL-X Sport motorcycle, and you might wonder how you’re just finding out about it. With a 693cc liquid-cooled parallel twin engine offering a hearty 74 hp and 50.2-lb-ft of torque, this bike is comparable engine-wise with a Kawasaki Ninja Z650, if you know the difference between a V-twin and

Chinese motorcycle and power sports equipment manufacturer CFMOTO unveiled the 700CL-X and 700CL-X Sport motorcycles in 2022. Both feature a 693cc liquid-cooled two-cylinder inline gas engine that produces 74 horsepower at 8,500 rpm and 50.2 pound-feet of torque at 6,500 rpm. The in-house developed CFMOTO engine connects to a six-speed manual gearbox with a slipper

Fatcamera/Getty Images By Brad Hill/April 13, 2024 3: 45 pm EST Vespas are still manufactured today in Pontedera, near Tuscany, Italy. It’s where the scooter has been manufactured since its inception after World War II in 1946 by a company that originally manufactured locomotives. However, the Vespa’s popularity required more plants to keep up with its

Kawasaki has been busy developing new motorcycles that offer non-conventional configurations and are unlike anything else on the road. Take, for example, Kawasaki’s new hydrogen-powered motorcycle or the company’s foray into hybrid territory with the new Ninja 7 hybrid model. The motorcycle manufacturer continues to do well, especially with its iconic Ninja models. According to

Kevin Carter/Getty Motorcycle riders love their bikes for myriad reasons. Whether it’s the thrill of tearing down the highway on one of the fastest motorcycles ever built or the convenience of a small, fuel-efficient vehicle that can quickly carry us around the city or town, it’s impossible to deny the innumerable benefits that motorcycles provide.

By Brad Hill/April 8, 2024 1: 15 pm EST As time passes, systems change, forcing many to adapt. Car brands are dipping their toes into the electric vehicle (EV) pool, gradually making the transition to more hybrid and fully electric vehicles on the road. Motorcycle brands are starting to see the same changes, with Kawasaki, one

China Photos/Getty Images Several notable motorcycle manufacturers have shaped the industry over the last century into what it is today. However, for all the attention brands like Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, Triumph, and Ducati get from enthusiasts, lesser-known companies like Lifan provide alternate options. Launched in the early 90s, Lifan is a Chinese brand that has expanded