Below you’ll find reviews of many of the latest motorcycles from a variety of manufacturers. We have a special affinity for retro-style machines, but we love bikes of all makes and styles.
Retro Review & Specs: BMW R 12 nineT - The BMW R 12 nineT is a striking mix of heritage aesthetics and modern engineering—a neo-retro roadster that brings BMW’s iconic boxer twin into a fresh package tailored for style, performance, and customization. Design & […]
Retro Review & Specs: BMW R nineT Scrambler - The BMW R nineT Scrambler is one of the most distinctive heritage scramblers on the market, combining classic styling, premium craftsmanship, and the unmistakable character of BMW’s air-/oil-cooled boxer engine. While many scrambler-style bikes focus […]
Retro Review & Specs: Ducati Scrambler 1100 - The Scrambler 1100 carries forward the playful, retro-modern “Land of Joy” ethos of the Scrambler line, but steps it up in both size and capability. The styling leans on classic scrambler cues — high-mounted twin […]
Retro Review & Specs: Royal Enfield Bear 650 - Royal Enfield’s Bear 650 is the newest chapter in the company’s 650-cc twin saga — but it’s dressed up with scrambler styling, adventure hints, and retro flair. If you’ve followed our “Best Motorcycles Under $10K” […]
Retro Review & Specs: Royal Enfield Continental GT - The Royal Enfield Continental GT is a modern café racer with old-school charm. Inspired by 1960s British racing culture, the GT blends classic styling with manageable performance and everyday usability. It’s one of the most […]
Retro Review & Specs: Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 - The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 represents a significant step for the brand: an agile, modern-roadster powered by the new “Sherpa” 452 cc single, marrying accessible performance with clean styling and surprising tech. For riders seeking […]
Retro Review & Specs: Royal Enfield Hunter 350 - The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is one of the most approachable, affordable, and style-forward small-displacement motorcycles on the market. Built on RE’s proven J-platform, the Hunter mixes classic urban styling with lightweight maneuverability and beginner-friendly […]
Retro Review & Specs: Triumph Scrambler 1200 - The Scrambler 1200 blends retro‐scrambler styling with modern hardware. The 1200cc twin engine is housed in a robust tubular steel frame with aluminum cradle bits. Visually, its features include high‐placed twin exhausts, wide handlebars, and […]
Retro Review & Specs: Triumph Thruxton - Few motorcycles capture the spirit of the original café racer era as perfectly as the Triumph Thruxton. Inspired by the race bikes of the 1960s and named after the legendary Thruxton Circuit, this modern classic […]
Review & Specs: Aprilia RS 457 - The Aprilia RS 457 is a standout in the sub-500cc sport bike category, combining racing-inspired design, strong engineering, and accessible performance. This machine proves that you don’t need a liter-class engine to deliver a thrilling, […]
Review & Specs: Honda CBR300R - The Honda CBR300R is a sport bike that’s perfectly suited for riders who want a lightweight, efficient, and stylish machine that’s beginner-friendly — without feeling too basic. It delivers a smart blend of everyday usability […]
Review & Specs: Honda CBR500R - The Honda CBR500R is a modern sport bike that bridges the gap between beginner-friendly performance and real-world rideability. With a mid-displacement twin-cylinder engine, refined chassis, and a host of updates, it’s a compelling choice for […]
Review & Specs: Kawasaki Ninja 500 - The Kawasaki Ninja 500 is a modern, lightweight sport bike that strikes a smart balance between approachable power and everyday usability. With its 451cc parallel twin, lean frame, and practical tech features, it’s positioned to […]
Review & Specs: Kawasaki Ninja 650 - The Kawasaki Ninja 650 blends sporty styling and middleweight performance with everyday practicality. This bike is designed to appeal to riders who want a “real” sportbike feel without jumping into liter-class commitment — making it […]
Review & Specs: Kawasaki Ninja H2R: 300-hp Hyperbike - The Kawasaki Ninja H2R is not just a superbike — it’s one of the most extreme, technologically advanced, and outrageously powerful motorcycles ever produced. A track-only hyperbike running a supercharged inline-four that produces mind-bending power, […]
Review & Specs: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R - Few superbikes have a pedigree as intimidating — or as respected — as the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. Developed with direct input from Kawasaki’s World Superbike program, the ZX-10R has long been a machine built for […]
Review & Specs: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R - The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R is a very interesting and unique sport bike — it brings a 400cc inline-four engine into a supersport chassis, which is relatively rare and gives it a lot of character. This […]
Review & Specs: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R - The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has long been one of the most celebrated supersport motorcycles on the planet. First introduced in the mid-1990s and refined over multiple generations, the ZX-6R is known for its razor-sharp handling, […]
Review & Specs: KTM RC 390 - The KTM RC 390 is a high-performance, lightweight sport bike that punches well above its displacement. Designed with “Ready to Race” DNA, the RC 390 delivers a thrilling ride whether you’re hitting the track or […]
Review & Specs: Yamaha R3 (YZF-R3) - The Yamaha YZF-R3 is one of the most well-known lightweight sport bikes on the market. It strikes a very smart balance between sporty performance and daily usability, making it ideal for both new riders and […]
Review & Specs: Yamaha R7 (YZF-R7) - The Yamaha YZF-R7 is a middleweight supersport that strikes a very thoughtful balance between on-track performance and street usability. Powered by the proven 689 cc CP2 twin-cylinder engine, it’s not about wild peak horsepower — […]
Vintage Review & Specs: BMW R100GS - “The First Big-Bore Adventure Titan…” If the R80G/S created the adventure motorcycle category, the BMW R100GS is the machine that expanded it — literally and figuratively. Introduced in 1987 as the successor to the groundbreaking […]
Vintage Review & Specs: BMW R80G/S - “The Grandfather Adventure Bike…” Few motorcycles have shaped an entire category as profoundly as the BMW R80G/S. Introduced in 1980, the R80G/S wasn’t just a new model — it was the birth of the modern […]
Vintage Review & Specs: Honda CR250M Elsinore - “The Bike That Changed Everything…” Few motorcycles have impacted the world of motocross as profoundly as the Honda CR250M Elsinore. Released in 1973, the Elsinore wasn’t just another new model — it was a seismic […]
Vintage Review & Specs: Honda CR500: “The Animal” - Few motorcycles have earned a reputation as fearsome — and beloved — as the Honda CR500. Produced from 1984 to 2001, the CR500 is the very definition of a legend: a 491cc two-stroke monster known […]
Vintage Review & Specs: Honda XR600R: “Big-Bore Legend” - The Big-Bore Legend… Few off-road motorcycles have a reputation as enduring — or as well-deserved — as the Honda XR600R. Produced from 1985 to 2000, the XR600R became synonymous with rugged reliability, Baja-winning performance, and […]
Vintage Review & Specs: Honda XR650R: “The Big Red Pig” - The Desert-Dominating “Big Red Pig”… When Honda unveiled the XR650R in 2000, it wasn’t just a new big-bore thumper — it was a clean-sheet race machine built explicitly to dominate desert racing. And dominate it […]
Vintage Review & Specs: Honda XRV650 Africa Twin (RD03) - “The Original Honda Adventure Twin…” Before the modern CRF1100L and adventure-bike boom, Honda built a machine rooted directly in the toughest rally on earth: the XRV650 Africa Twin. Produced only in 1988–1989, the XRV650 (RD03) […]
Vintage Review & Specs: Kawasaki KX500: “The Hulk” - If the Honda CR500 was the king of refinement in the open-class two-stroke era, the Kawasaki KX500 was the wild child — a sand-spraying, arm-stretching, brutally fast machine that earned its own legendary reputation. Produced […]
Vintage Review & Specs: Yamaha SR400: “Street Thumper” - The Yamaha SR400 is one of the purest, simplest, most enduring motorcycles ever produced. Introduced in 1978 and built (with only minor updates) for over four decades, the SR400 is a living fossil in the […]
Vintage Review & Specs: Yamaha SR500 - “The British Single that Wasn’t…” Few motorcycles embody the spirit of classic motorcycling better than the Yamaha SR500. Introduced in 1978 as the bigger-displacement sibling to the SR400, the SR500 became an instant icon: a […]
Vintage Review & Specs: Yamaha XT500: “Son of Thumper” - The Yamaha XT500 isn’t just a motorcycle—it’s a legend. Launched in the late 1970s, it helped define the dual-sport segment with its potent single‐cylinder engine, lightweight design, and rugged versatility. Whether tackling forest trails or […]
