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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 …

The 2021 Honda Rebel 300 Offers Comfort and Agility Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 Honda Rebel 300 features the iconic peanut style fuel tank, LED lights, and a variety of accessories. The Japanese motorcycle brand has done very well with the 2021 Rebel 300, as they did not mess with …

The All-New 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The all-new 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 is the Japanese brand’s latest addition to the Rebel family. The Rebel 1100 looks very similar to the Rebel 500 but comes packing a lot more than what meets the eye. All new to Honda’s …

The Exclusive, Limited Edition Ducati XDiavel Black Star Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The most exclusive model in the XDiavel segment of the 2021 Ducati line-up is the XDiavel Black Star. It’s the top of the range sports cruiser from Ducati, and like all things exotic from this legendary Italian motorcycle manufacturer, …

Muscular Performance: The 2021 Ducati XDiavel S Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The XDiavel S is one of the most popular motorcycles from Italian brand Ducati. It’s a top-of-the-line power cruiser that fuses the brand’s performance history into a more cruiser-focused ride. It’s unmistakeably Ducati but it also borrows some DNA from …

Introducing The New Ducati XDiavel Dark Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The XDiavel Dark is the latest addition to the 2021 Ducati line-up. This new model replaces the outgoing base XDiavel model and gives it a darker character. Instead of being a normal XDiavel, it’s a blacked-out sport-focused machine designed to prove …

The Exclusive Ducati Diavel 1260 Lamborghini Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links Built in partnership between two legendary Italian manufacturers, Lamborghini and Ducati, the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini is a special edition motorcycle like no other, and the crowning jewel in the 2021 Ducati line-up. Limited to just 630 units, this Diavel 1260 is …

Ducati’s Premium Heavyweight Cruiser: The Diavel 1260 S Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links For those looking for a top-of-the-range power cruiser, the Diavel 1260 S is the best model in the 2021 Ducati line-up for your needs. It’s a muscular cruiser that’s a refinement of the already impressive Diavel 1260. In short, …

Ducati’s Premier Muscle Cruiser: The Diavel 1260 Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links Ducati’s muscular power cruiser is one of the most exciting models in the 2021 Ducati line-up. Featuring all of the classic hallmarks of a genuine Ducati motorcycle, the Diavel includes elegant bodywork, a commanding road presence, and an exotic Testastretta …

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; …

Britain’s Heavyweight Cruiser: The Triumph Rocket 3 R Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The enormous, heavyweight Rocket 3 cruiser has been a stable in the Triumph Motorcycles stable since it first rolled onto the scene in 2004. It’s big, bold, boisterous, and back again as part of the 2021 Triumph line-up. It’s …

Triumph’s Bonneville Cruiser: The 2021 Triumph Speedmaster Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links While the Speedmaster is built on top of the same Bonneville platform like many other motorcycles in the 2021 Triumph line-up, the Speedmaster pulls in a very different direction. The other Bonnies are standards, scramblers, and café racers. The Speedmaster, …

The Low Slung Bonneville: The 2021 Triumph Bonneville Bobber Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links Despite being a British-made motorcycle, the Triumph Bonneville Bobber has all the attitude and character of a genuine bobber motorcycle. It’s one of the meanest models in the 2021 Triumph line-up, and arguably one of the most exciting …

BMW’s New Heritage Cruiser: The 2021 BMW R 18 Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The R 18 is arguably the most anticipated motorcycle in the 2021 BMW line-up. It’s a European-made heavyweight cruiser built using the largest boxer motorcycle engine ever made. While it’s a celebration of BMW’s long and illustrious history …

The New Heritage Tourer On The Block: The 2021 BMW R 18 Classic Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links Along with the standard R 18, the R 18 Classic is one of the most anticipated models in the 2021 BMW line-up. Like the R 18, the R 18 Classic is a European-made, heritage-laden …

The 2021 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Trials is a Versatile Beauty Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Trials is a bit of a special bike. It encapsulates the history and pedigree of the British manufacturer’s racing history, where during the middle of the 20th century, endurance events …

The 2021 Royal Enfield Bullet 500: A Modern Yet Classic Design Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is the latest in a long model line that stretches all the way back to 1932. In fact, counting the smaller engine variants, the Bullet is the oldest continuous production …

The 2021 Royal Enfield Classic 500: A Bike for Motorcycle Purists Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 Royal Enfield Classic 500 follows the mantra that has followed the model line from its inception: If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. The 500 has been around since the post-war years, and, as …

The 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan: A High Flying Dual Sport Bike Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The British-made 2021 Himalayan has been one of the most anticipated models from Royal Enfield in a long time. Ever since the introduction of the model to North America in 2017, it has been the highest-selling …

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 Royal Enfield INT650: Flagship of This Year’s Lineup Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, or INT650 in North America, is the flagship of the India-based company for the 2021 lineup. With classic lines that echo the original British manufacturer’s 1960’s Interceptor, it carries a certain …

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 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 …