Ten Best Bikes
Latest Ten Best Bikes
Ten Best Bikes 2012: Honorable Mentions
Ducati 1199 Panigale S An unbelievable, 174-horsepower V-Twin engine, 403 pounds dry, knockout styling and the leading electronics package offered on a superbike, including electronically adjustable suspension? All for $24K? Not cheap, but so much for the money! An amazing achievement from what is really just a small Italian company. [...]
Best Superbike: Aprilia Tuono V4 R
If you have one ounce, one molecule, one scintilla of hooliganism in you, the Tuono will bring it out faster than you can say, “But officer…” Try—just try—to ride this bike very far without snapping up the longest, easiest wheelie you’ve ever attempted. What? You say you don’t care about [...]
Best Adventure Bike: Yamaha Super Ténéré
There is no question that adventure bikes are hot. Early on, it was a one-pony show occupied by only BMW; but this segment, which is arguably motorcycling’s most versatile, has grown dramatically in the past few years. So, it was due time to judge adventure bikes solely against their peers. [...]
First Rides
Other First Rides
- 2013 Honda CBR600RR – First Ride Evolution of one of the best, makes the CBR even better.
- 2013 BMW F800GT – First Ride The name’s almost the same but this middleweight sport-tourer is much better.
- 2014 Triumph Explorer XC – First Ride Hightailing it around the Scottish Highlands on the Brit’s newest adventure bike.
- 2014 Yamaha Star Bolt – First Ride Dancing with the Star.
Best Used Bikes
Other Best Used Bikes
- Suzuki DR650SE – Best Used Bikes A reputation for being downright bulletproof.
- Yamaha Star Royal Star Venture/Venture S – Best Used Bikes Comfortable, capable, entertaining.
- Triumph Bonneville – Best Used Bikes A faithful replication of the beloved Bonnies of the 1970s.
- Kawasaki 1500/1600 Mean Streak – Best Used Bikes An all-around capable cruiser.
