Black is all the rage these days in custom motorcycling—gloss black, matte black, and every shade of black in between. Now Suzuki is getting in on the action with its new touring-equipped 2013 Boulevard C90T B.O.S.S. Read the full review.
Large-displacement cruisers usually mean large everything else, too. But for women and smaller-framed men who want a big V-twin that handles well and is in proportion to their not-gargantuan bodies—without sacrificing power—there aren’t many options in today’s motorcycle market. That’s why when we find one, we make sure you know about it. Read the full story.
Star Motorcycles’ Road Star Silverado S is a 1670cc, 773-pound heavyweight cruiser with a fairly long, 66.5-inch wheelbase, which might put off women riders concerned about riding a big bike. However, the Silverado’s controls are well within reach for the average-size woman. Read the full review.
Kawasaki’s Ninja 250R has long been a popular choice for beginning riders who prefer the look of a sportbike but like a comfortable sit-up seating position. The smallest Ninja has been replaced for 2013 with a new 300cc platform featuring a slew of updates that promise the novice plenty of rideability and two-wheeled excitement to foster the learning process while ensuring the bike won’t be quickly outgrown. Read the WRN review.
The Suzuki Boulevard C50, an 800cc motorcycle that’s proven very popular among women because of its midsize powerplant and manageable size, has morphed into several different iterations over the last few years, including a touring edition, a classic edition, and a special edition new for 2013. So what’s the difference—and what’s the better buy? Read the review to find out.
The Softail Slim, released as a midyear 2012 model, is an all-new bobber-style motorcycle from Harley-Davidson. It’s based on the Fat Boy platform, with a similar front end and an extremely low profile. The Slim now shares the title as Harley’s lowest motorcycle with the newly released CVO Breakout, both with a seat height of 23.8 inches. Read the full story.Â
There’s a reason why so many women choose the Suzuki GSX-R600 when shopping for a sportbike. The chassis and seat are narrow and relatively low, allowing for an easy reach to the ground for even the shortest of riders (that includes me, at 5-foot-2). Throttle response is smooth but powerful enough to feed the jollies fluttering around in your stomach in anticipation of a ride on this bike. Read the full review.
Sensible riders cut their motorcycle teeth on easy-to-ride, small-displacement bikes, but as skill and confidence grow, so does the hunger for bigger motorcycles. Many of these little trainer bikes that are so accommodating at parking lot speeds lose their composure on the highway, if they can reach highway speeds at all. Read the full review.
The 2011 Kawasaki Vaquero offers all the great features of typical faired touring bikes but eliminates some of the awkward, bulky features typical to fully dressed tourers. How does this big bike behave with a woman in the saddle? WRN test rode one to find out. Read the full review.Â
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