“A journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step,” is quite a famous saying. Considering the appropriate learning curve of a new rider, we say that getting a motorcycle is probably around step 3, ...

A few days ago, Peter asked me what bikes I recommend for a new rider with a freshly earned motorcycle endorsement. This is a question that I think more people should ask. New motorcyclists don’t have ...

Harley-Davidson motorcycles have a reputation for big builds, strong durability, and extra-powerful engines. For new riders, that reputation might be intimidating. However, it's not the entire story.

The thrills one feels upon getting a motorcycle license can quickly turn into something really unpleasant if the early months of riding are not spent on the back of the proper machine. In essence, ...

Riding to Connecticut and back, I quickly learned that my little beginner motorcycle is a typical GS in ways that don't really matter (front beak, one-piece seat, off-road-ish tires), but not in the ...