Scooter Review: 2013 BMW C 650 GT and C 600 Sport
Powerful scooters that act like motorcycles—but no shifting!
6/4/2013, By Donya Carlson; Photos by Kevin Wing and Donya Carlson
When you think of BMW motorcycles, chances are an image of a GS Adventure pops in your head. After all, the German company is widely credited with creating the adventure-touring category of motorcycles. But associate BMW with scooters? Not so much.
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MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2013 Suzuki Boulevard C90T B.O.S.S.
A blacked-out touring bike without all the "bigness"
5/4/2013, By Donya Carlson; Photos by Brian J. Nelson
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.
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MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: The Versatile and Likable 2013 Victory Judge
For riders who want a powerful V-twin cruiser in a manageable size
4/9/2013, By Tricia Szulewski
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.
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MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2013/2012 Star Motorcycles Road Star Silverado S
A big cruiser for smaller women
1/29/2013, By Michelle Baird; Photos by Riles & Nelson
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.
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MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300
An entry-level sportbike riders won't outgrow too soon
12/11/2012, By Tricia Szulewski
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.
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MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2012 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Classic, 2013 C50, and C50T
What’s the better buy?
11/27/2012, By Donya Carlson, Photos by Genevieve Schmitt and Donya Carlson
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?
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MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2012/2013 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim
The new lowest of the low
10/2/2012, By Michelle Baird, Photos by Andrea Wilson
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.
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MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2012 Suzuki GSX-R600
Find out why it’s so popular with women
9/4/2012, By Rachael Westfall, Photos by Salvador and Maggie Maltbie
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.
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