Motorcycles

Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images Since its founding in Coventry, England, circa late 1800s, Triumph Motor Company has been one of the best-loved UK manufacturers of motorcycles and cars. Of course, Triumph no longer makes automobiles, having shuttered that branch in 1981. However, the motorcycle division of Siegfried Bettman’s automotive empire is still very much riding high, […]

Neillang/Getty Images Triumph Motorcycles is a company headquartered in the U.K. that produces a range of different bikes, including the Sport, Adventure, Modern Classic, Motocross, and Roadster. The company has a storied history in Britain, dating back over 120 years. From humble beginnings working with bicycles and sewing machines, Triumph continued to build upon the

FOTOGRIN/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Harbor Freight has built a reputation for selling tools and supplies at extremely competitive prices. This makes it an extremely tempting storefront for those looking to build up their home garage. Wondering around the isles of these bargain hardware stores can feel a bit

Whether it’s race-bred high-performance machines, long-distance cruisers, homologation motorcycles, tiny eco-friendly scooters, or customizable cafe bikes, Honda has made some of the coolest machines on two wheels. Granted, what’s «cool» is entirely subjective, especially when it comes to motorcycles. For some riders, functional design is valued above all else by optimizing performance, and anything visually

Fredrocko/Getty Images For decades, the name Harley-Davidson has been synonymous with powerful chopper motorcycles, ruling the open highways with roaring engines and cool leather jackets. But while that may be the brand’s modern image, you’d be forgiven for forgetting that Harley-Davidson has been around for well over 100 years, having gotten its start thanks to

Sanit Fuangnakhon/Shutterstock Motorcyclists range from daily riders and weekend warriors to those who may only bring their bike out a few times a year. Regardless of how frequently or infrequently you start up your motorcycle, maintenance is a critical part of the process in terms of safety and performance. One of the areas of the

Indian Motorcycles Indian Motorcycles has a long history of introducing special, limited edition variants of some of its popular motorcycles under the «Elite» subcategory. The company’s 2023 lineup, for example, included «Elite» variants of the Challenger and Chieftain bagger motorcycles, as well as the Pursuit touring motorcycle. These Elite variants have always been noteworthy for

Jasen Wright/Shutterstock By Ron King/Feb. 1, 2024 12: 15 pm EST Though it may come as a surprise, Yamaha didn’t start out making motorcycles. One clue to the company’s origin hides in plain sight in its logo, which features three interlocking tuning forks. Before there was the Yamaha Motor Company,  there existed in postwar Japan its predecessor, Nippon

Emirhan Karamuk/Getty There’s something undeniably alluring about motorcycles. Maybe it’s the freedom to tear down the highway while weaving in and out of traffic. Perhaps it’s the outlaw image of a lone rider on the fringe of society carving their own path. Whatever it is that draws us to motorcycles — and it’s most likely

Sylvain Lefevre/Getty & undefined On the surface, an enduro bike looks just like any off-road motorcycle, with its taller stance, rugged tires, and relatively thin body. However, as the name suggests, enduro bikes are designed specifically for enduro events — long courses held in open country with varying terrain designed to test the motorcycles’ and riders’ endurance.

Harman01828/Shutterstock Technology has come a long way since the first motorized cycle was dreamed up in the late 1800s, as designers and manufacturers have been continously coming up with faster, better-engineered bikes. Today, there are dozens of different makes and models to choose from, from quirky little city-hoppers to highly engineered speed demons. Of course, if