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New riders are spoilt for choice these days, including the special made-for-Australia Ducati Monster 659 ABS. Since the special learner-approved...
Most people would like an Italian love affair in their life, but not everyone wants, or can afford, some of the exotic models. Benelli’s TNT R160 offers the Euro naked bike buyer an attractively priced option. It arrives at $19,990 ($22,490 ride away) and the Cafe Racer version with gold-coloured...
The Kawasaki Ninja 300 is a game-changer in the small sportsbike stakes. Now you can look like Casey Stoner, but...
The Ducati Panigale is one hot bike. Not just because it’s Italy’s most powerful production bike, Ducati’s fastest yet and...
This stunning Italian beauty not only has looks, but also the personality to win the hearts of many riders. Moto Guzzi has been making California cruisers since the LAPD bought it back in the 1970s and turned it into an icon. CHECK OUT THE PIX The classic styling hasn’t changed...
The new Harley Softail Breakout started life as a Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) model. While that models cost $42,990 (plus on-road costs),...
Just because you want to take the adventurous route doesn’t mean you have to suffer an ugly bike. The Benelli...
There is nothing cruisy about the Ducati Diavel. Despite some thinking that this would be the Italian bike manufacturer’s first foray into cruiser motorcycles, the result is more of a naked muscle bike than a cruiser. It’s closer to a Suzuki B KIng or Yamaha V-Max than even a Harley-Davidson...
Changing the Oil and Filter on the BMW C 650 GT I finally got around to changing the oil and...
2013 Motorcycle News BMW Motorrad Days Set for July 5-7, 2013 More: wBW BMW Motorcycle Page | wBW Motorcycle Product Reviews May 8,...
Honda CRF 250L Dual-Sport Motorcycle Honda CRF 250L Dual-Sport More wBW: Motorcycle Reviews | Product Reviews | BMW Motorcycles April 13, 2012 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced the start of sales in Japan on May 14, 2012, of a new 250-cc on/off-road motorcycle, the CRF250L, which offers an agile ride in a...
The BMW scooter top box (aka top case) is expensive, but it’s naturally a perfect match for the new C-series scooters....
Repairing the Digital Clock – DR-Z400S The Suzuki DR-Z400S clock is part of the electronic dashboard display. Apparently, the clock...
Available in cotton or wool-based technical blends, BMW Functional Socks are comfortable, functional and durable, with a great return on investment. Socks are an essential layer but they don’t typically get the same consideration as outer components of the ATGATT (all the gear, all the time) approach. As motorcyclists we...
Ducati Named “The Amelia’s” 2013 Honored Motorcycle February 5, 2013 – Ducati motorcycles will be the honored motorcycle of the 18th...
A cage-like guard that protects the rear master cylinder (in theory). Do you need it? Probably not…and I’m not convinced...
The BMW scooter tunnel bag is a flawed design that is disappointing in several ways. I’m going to tell this story mostly in photographs (and a video), which I hope will explain why I can’t recommend the BMW scooter tunnel bag. It’s not often that we find a product that...
The tiny stock “pancake” horn on the BMW scooter is a wimp. Pump up the volume with an easy-to-install trumpet...
Adding Paint Protection Film to the BMW C 650 GT One of the advantages of a scooter is the open...
First Ride: Honda NC700D Integra In 2012, the maxi-scooter world saw the launch of two potential game changers: BMW’s luxurious C650 GT (review) and C600 Sport and Honda’s innovative Integra. A few weeks after test riding BMW’s brace of beauties (“BMW C 600 Sport vs. C 650 GT“), I turned my attentions...
Here’s a quick look at the adjustable backrest on the C 650 GT. It has three bolts underneath and three...
Checking the Coolant Level on the BMW C 650 GT Here’s another quickie: checking the coolant level on the BMW...
The new BMW C 650 GT scooter is covered in hectares of good-looking plastic. So where’d they bury the battery? And how about the engine? The latter will be explored in an upcoming article, but for now, it’s easy enough to find the former. Here’s how… One thing is sure...
BMW C-Series Scooter Maintenance Several readers have asked about the maintenance schedule for the new BMW scooters. So far, my...
BMW C 650 GT vs. C 600 Sport Alice Dryden had a brief encounter with the C 650 GT and...
The BMW C 650 GT Scoote What’s this — a scooter? This is not just any scooter: it’s the 2013 BMW C 650 GT. Welcome to the 2013 webBikeWorld.com project bike! It’s new, it’s definitely different and it’s a BMW. Come along for the ride as I explore this “Urban...
October 2, 2012 – BMW announced this morning the new R 1200 GS at the Intermot show in Germany. The...
2013 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC Announced September 2, 2012 – Triumph has announced a few details of the new 2013 Triumph...
Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Corsa Photos MGS-01 Corsa at the track; engine and swingarm details Rear quarter view; front disc rotor and guages Side view; download a 1024×768 .zip version! Back to: Corsa Page | MGS-01 Corsa Track Bike | MGS-01 Serie | Moto Guzzi Page More: Motorcyclist Magazine – First Ride...
July 2, 2012 – BMW announced this morning the new F 700 GS and revised F 800 GS motorcycles. Although...
BMW Launches New Motorcycle Race Helmet June 15, 2012 – BMW announced a new “Race” helmet today but provided very few...
Motus MST “American V4 Sport Tour” UPDATE: Motus Announces MST Pricing March 16, 2012 – The Birmingham (Alabama) news is reporting this morning (here) that the pricing for the Motus MST has been announced. A dealer network is currently planned for the motorcycles. The list prices will be announced at...
2012 Triumph Bonneville Anniversary Edition Announced More wBW: Motorcycle Reviews | Product Reviews | Vintage & Classic Motorcycles March 15, 2012 – Since 1902, Triumph...
Extra protection for both sides of the DR650 engine. The guards are available for the DRZ400 and Honda XR650R. Easy...
Suzuki DR650 Center Stand and Lowered Foot Pegs The SW-Motech center stand is well designed, fairly easy to install and provides a very solid platform. The lowered foot pegs were installed at the same time and they provide a slightly more comfortable riding position, albeit with more vibration felt by...
Not all DR650 shift levers are created equal! Who thinks about shift levers? Not me. If you added up all...
The BMW Adventure Saddlebag Liner dry bags are big, bold and meant to go the distance, just like the BMW...
2012 Honda NC700X Announced January 21, 2012 – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. has announced some of the details of the new 2012 Honda NC700X. The NC700X is a sort-of-but-not-really adventure-touring version of the current NT700V and it fits with Honda’s worldwide “Mid Concept” strategy, announced at the 2011 EICMA show (report). The...
2012 KTM 990 Adventure November 20, 2011 – Not a lot to report here actually, just a few quick photos...