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The 2021 Harley Davidson Fat Bob 114: The Street Eater Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links Every time I look at the Fat Bob 114 I hear in my head “that’s not a bike, THAT’s a bike!” Of course, you must hear it in Crocodile Dundee’s voice but this brawler is 100% all-American. …

The 2021 Harley Davidson Sport Glide: Equal Parts Performance & Touring Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links Giving the customers more of what they really want is what the Sport Glide provides in the Cruiser division of the 2021 Harley Davidson lineup. The Sport Glide is a slick match up of the Softail …

The 2021 Harley Davidson Low Rider S: Blacked-out Factory Custom Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links It is no easy feat to have a standout custom Softail. For the 2021 Harley Davidson lineup, the design group delivers their custom Softail, the Low Rider S, in fully blacked-out trim with just a few highlighted …

The 2021 Harley Davidson Softail Slim: A Vintage Look Bobber Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links Filling a unique spot in the 2021 Harley Davidson lineup, the Softail Slim is designed to be a ‘50s era stripped-down Bobber. Built for the cruiser fan wanting the vintage look with modern, comfortable ergonomics and an …

The 2021 Harley Davidson Street Bob 114: All New Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links One of a handful of brand new offerings in the 2021 Harley Davidson lineup is the Street Bob 114. Using the venerable Softail frame, its lightweight design and stiffness translate to a responsive ride. The real prize Harley …

The 2021 Harley Davidson Softail Standard: Just The Basics Please Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Softail Standard, in my opinion, is a critical offering in the 2021 Harley Davidson lineup. Taking the traditional Softail frame, dressed in black, and matching it with the Milwaukee-Eight® 107 V-Twin engine, creates an affordable blank …

The 2021 Harley Davidson Forty-Eight: The Fat Tire Bobber Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Forty-Eight adds the fat tire fun to the 2021 Harley Davidson Street lineup. Sharing the air-cooled, blacked-out, 1200cc Evolution™ Engine from the Iron 1200, it churns out a solid 60 hp and 73 lb-ft of torque. The …

The 2021 Harley Davidson Iron 1200: The Throwback Bobber Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Iron 1200 brings power and a throwback attitude to the 2021 Harley Davidson Street lineup. Taking a grip of the mini-ape bars, you sit low straddled over the blacked-out 1200cc Evolution™ Engine. Cranking out 60 hp and …

The 2021 Harley Davidson Iron 883: Stripped Down & Blacked Out Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Iron 883 carries on the legacy of over 60 years of HD history. An American-made classic, the Iron 883 delivers a simple, pure, stripped-down riding experience. An experience benefiting from modern technology, yet keeping things …

The 2021 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS: Designed To Cross Continents Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS is the top of the line touring cruiser from the Japanese company. Powered by a 1,700cc liquid cooled V-twin, much like its brother the 1700 Vaquero, it is tuned …

The 2021 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS: The Ultimate Japanese Bagger Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS is designed with exactly one thing in mind: Elegant day-touring. Powered by a 1,700cc liquid cooled V-twin, 81 HP and 108 lb-ft of torque allow for easy highway rides …

The 2021 Kawasaki Vulcan 900: Accessible Cruiser For Everyone Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 comes in three sets of clothing: The bare, raw 900 Classic, a city cruiser through and through; the 900 Custom, an expression of American custom style from Japanese manufacturer; and the 900 Classic …

The 2021 Yamaha Star Venture TC is a Versatile Touring Top Dog Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links While a lot of motorcycles these days are meant either as in-city commuters, day-trip mile munchers, or on-road/off-road adventure and dual-sport bikes, there is the sector of the market that still wants to ride from …

The 2021 Yamaha V-Star 250 is a Timeless Classic Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 V-Star 250 is one of those Yamaha motorcycles that is timelessly classic, but at the same time modern and fun to ride. This is mostly down to the fact that the bike is one of the …

The 2021 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec is the New Baseline Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links For the 2021 lineup, Yamaha has trimmed a few models. Fortunately, while the standard Bolt from 2020 has bowed out, the Bolt R-Spec was kept for the foreseeable future. And looking at the features and specs, it really …

Keanu Reeves is renowned for being an actor, motorcycle enthusiast, and overall awesome human being. To no surprise, he was recently filmed chatting with fans about the motorcycle he was riding in Malibu, California.  Reeves was out riding on his custom ARCH motorcycle which is his own motorcycle company and happens to be celebrating its …

Last summer I rode an Indian FTR 1200 S from Vancouver, Washington to Robbinsville, North Carolina. For context, I’ve ridden extreme long-distance trips on several motorcycles before. Here they are in case you’re curious: 2009 Triumph Street Triple R 675, 2011 Yamaha VStar 650 Classic, 2012 Kawasaki Concours 1400, 2018 Suzuki GSX-S 750, 2019 Yamaha …

2005 VTX1800N   Engine Engine Type 1795cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin Bore and Stroke 101mm x 112mm Compression Ratio 9.0:1 Valve Train SOHC; three valves per cylinder Fuel Delivery PGM-FI with automatic choke Ignition Digital, two spark plugs per cylinder Drivetrain Transmission Five-speed Final Drive Shaft CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES Front Suspension 45mm inverted fork; …

The 2021 Royal Enfield Continental GT is a Tribute to Classic Cruisers Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 Continental GT is Royal Enfield’s observance of its pivotal role in the original cafe racer scene in the 1950’s. The bike of choice, at that time, was the Royal Enfield Continental GT 250, …

The 2021 Indian Roadmaster Elite Brings Luxury to the Open Road Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Roadmaster Elite is the most expensive motorcycle in the 2021 Indian line-up. It’s expensive, but the price is more than fair considering the quality of this motorcycle. It’s a premium touring cruiser, and Indian Motorcycles …

Unlimited Touring: The 2021 Indian Roadmaster Limited Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Roadmaster Limited is a welcome addition to the 2021 Indian line-up. Based on the legendary Roadmaster platform, the Roadmaster Limited takes everything that riders already love about the classic touring cruiser, but with a whole host of extra premium …

The 2021 Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse Brings Some Attitude to the Touring Scene Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Roadmaster Dark Horse returns for 2021 to injects some blacked-out attitude to the 2021 Indian line-up. While it shares almost all of its DNA with the stock Roadmaster model, the Roadmaster Dark Horse …

Master The Road With The 2021 Indian Roadmaster Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links There are four different Roadmaster models in the 2021 Indian line-up, with different levels of trim and touring options. All four are based around the stock Roadmaster model, which is arguably one of the best touring cruisers currently available …

The 2021 Indian Chieftain Elite is a Premium Touring Machine Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Chieftain Elite is one of the most expensive Indian motorcycles in the entire 2021 Indian line-up. It’s a premium model that’s worthy of the expensive price tag, featuring all of the best aspects of the regular …

Dark Tourist: The Blacked-out 2021 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is arguably the most fearsome Chieftain model in the 2021 Indian line-up. Like its touring cruiser stablemates, the Chieftain Dark Horse features a large front fairing, a slammed stance, practical luggage, and a …

The 2021 Indian Springfield is a Heavyweight Champ Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Indian Springfield touring cruiser returns for 2021, blending traditional heritage styling with modern performance. No matter which way you look at it, the Springfield is an American-made classic that captures the true essence of Indian Motorcycle’s history and …

The 2021 Indian Springfield Dark Horse is Mysterious and Beautiful Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links This American-made beast is the jewel in the crown of the 2021 Indian line-up. It’s a big and bold cruiser that’s blacked-out to the max. As the name implies, it’s dark and mysterious, featuring a laid-back stance, …

The 2021 Indian Chieftain Limited is a Touring Wonder Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Indian Chieftain Limited is one of four Chieftain models in the 2021 Indian line-up. This American-built touring cruiser shares much of the same DNA as the other Chieftains, with a touring-focused aesthetic, a large front fairing, slammed …

The 2021 Indian Challenger Dark Horse Brings a Futuristic Aesthetic Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Challenger Dark Horse returns to the Indian line-up for 2021, adding a touch of darkness to the celebrated Challenger range. Featuring a lightweight cast-aluminum frame, a large front fairing, hard luggage, and a giant engine, this …

The 2021 Indian Challenger Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Indian Challenger first debuted in 2020 and it has already cemented itself as one of the best bikes in the 2021 Indian line-up, and one of the best American motorcycles on the market. Designed to take on the Harley-Davidson Road Glide, the …

The 2021 Indian Vintage Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The legendary Indian Chief Vintage returns for 2021. This time, Indian Motorcycles has decided to drop the “Chief” part of the name and now calls it the Indian Vintage for the 2021 line-up, but it’s very much the same American-made icon that we …

The 2021 Indian Vintage Dark Horse Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Indian Vintage Dark Horse is arguably the darkest American motorcycle on the market. It’s one of the most exciting models in the 2021 Indian line-up, featuring bucket loads of classic Indian heritage but with a contemporary blacked-out look that would …

The 2021 Indian FTR Rally Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Indian FTR Rally is back for 2021 and is once again set to be one of the highlights of the 2021 Indian lineup. Building on top of Indian Motorcycle’s racing success in the AMA flat-track, the FTR Rally features a powerful …

The All-New 2021 Indian Chieftain Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Indian Chieftain is the jewel in the crown of the 2021 Indian motorcycle line-up. It’s big, powerful, and the perfect fit for anyone wanting a truly authentic American motorcycle experience. It’s got the full-fairings, the bags, and the muscle, that these …

The Flat-Track Inspired Indian FTR 1200 & 1200 S Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Indian FTR 1200 and 1200 S continue to inject some much-needed “sport” into the Indian model line-up. Ever since the FTR 1200 first rolled into dealerships in 2019, it has been one of the most ferocious American-made …

The All-New 2021 Indian Scout Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links As far as American motorcycles go, they don’t get more American than the legendary Indian Scout. Indian’s flagship motorcycle is one of the many highlights in the 2021 Indian range, offering a healthy balance of laid-back cruiser comfort, but with a healthy …

The Sleek and Slammed 2021 Indian Scout Bobber Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 Indian Scout Bobber is one of the most recognizable models in the 2021 Indian line-up. It has an iconic, low-slung, slammed stance that’s paired with aggressive bobber styling. The result is a capable American motorcycle that offers …

Blacked-out and Bobbed: The 2021 Indian Scout Bobber Sixty Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links Smaller in size than the regular Indian Scout Bobber, the Bobber Sixty takes everything that’s great from both the Bobber and Sixty models and reduces it down into an affordable put potent package. This is what a real …

The 2021 Indian Scout Sixty Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 Indian Motorcycle line-up once again features the ever-popular Scout Sixty model. It’s a model that shares almost all of the same DNA as the larger Scout model but paired down into a more beginner-friendly, entry-level machine. But don’t be fooled …

Touring Redefined: The 2021 Indian Challenger Limited Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 Indian Challenger Limited is one of the most impressive models in the 2021 Indian line-up. It features a selection of advanced riding aids, impressive ride ergonomics, and all the bells and whistles that you’d expect from a top-of-the-line …