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How Often Should I Start My Motorcycle in Winter? Debunking Myths About Proper Off-Season Storage!

When winter comes around, Canadians know it’s motorsports season. Snowmobiles simulate the joy of riding motorcycles. Of course, there are snow conversion kits for motorcycles, but they can cost an arm and a leg, not to mention they are useless if you plan to commute in the city. The truth is — there are limits to what a motorcycle can do in cold weather and those limits are imposed only by the rider’s tolerance and skill. And so, inevitably, we reluctantly park-in our KTM in for the winter and hope it still runs come spring. This begs the thousand-dollar question, how often should I start my motorcycle in winter? Start and run your motorcycle for at least 15 to 30 minutes once a week during

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250cc Top Speed Motorcycle, How Fast can A 250cc Motorcycle Go? 

250cc Top Speed Motorcycle, how fast can a 250cc Motorcycle go? Today’s fastest 250cc street motorcycles like the Kawasaki’s Z25R, Honda CBR250RR, Yamaha R25 and KTM RC250 can reach top speeds of between 112 mph (187 km/h) and 115 mph (190 km/h). The typical 250cc road bike has a top speed of between 85 mph (137 km/h) and 95 mph (144 km/h) There are many factors to consider beyond the engine size alone. One of the major features riders look for when choosing a motorcycle is the cubic capacity or cc size of the engine.  It refers to the volume of the motorcycle’s cylinder in cubic meters and is directly proportional to the power output per cycle. Currently, the cubic centimeter displacement of motorcycles ranges

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10 Best Motorcycles for Heavy Riders According to Riding Mode: The Numbers That Matter

10 Best Motorcycles for Heavy Riders The Numbers That Matter

(The politically correct version of asking what are the best motorcycles for fat guys) Many individuals, including motorcyclists, may have concerns about their weight. The good news is that there is an exciting range of motorcycles available specifically designed to accommodate heavier riders, catering to different riding modes. Whether you prefer the heart-pounding speed of a screaming supersport, the agile performance of a sport or naked bike, the versatility of an adventure or dual sport model, the comfort of a sport touring bike, or the ruggedness of a dirt bike, there is a perfect fit for you that handles beautifully even with additional baggage. A small 300 or 400cc bike will get you moving, but riders with a heavier build (beginner or seasoned) need to

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Which Motorcycle Has Reverse Gear

Which Motorcycle Has Reverse Gear?

The majority of motorcycles don’t have a reverse gear. Instead, when in neutral, you will need to manually walk the bike backward or spin it around. But there are exceptions to this rule, as some motorcycles are designed with a reverse gear assist mechanism due to their heavy and bulky build. Here are my examples of motorcycles with a reverse gear: Honda Goldwing series (GL1800 Goldwing and Goldwing DCT/Tour/Tour DCT/Tour Airbag DCT models only) BMW K1200LT All Ural sidecar motorcycles (Baikal Limited Edition, CT Around Town Weekender, Gear Up Off-Road Adventurer etc.) BMW R 18 Yamaha Star Venture TC BMW K1600 series (K 1600 GT, K 1600 GTL, K 1600 B, and K 1600 Grand America) Others: Piaggio MP3 500 trike, certain Moto Guzzi models,

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Riding Motorcycles in Thailand – Deadly Roads

Riding motorcycles in Thailand is something that most people consider exciting, cool, romantic, adventurous, and convenient amongst other nice adjectives. However, there are some negative adjectives that people do not like to talk about even though they shouldn’t be ignored. The adjectives include lethal, dangerous, and deadly amongst others. More lives continue to be lost on the roads in Thailand and it’s time to talk about this menace. Here, we look at the facts and figures about how riding motorcycles in Thailand’s deadly roads can be life-threatening. Stats that Kill – Riding Motorcycles in Thailand Do you like riding a scooter or a motorcycle in Thailand? Statistics show that over three-quarters of road deaths involve riding motorcycles in Thailand. According to a recent survey by

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The Evolution of the Sports Motorcycle

When Gottlieb Daimler invented the first true motorcycle, the Daimler Reitwagan, back in the day, he probably couldn’t have dreamt how his invention would evolve over the years. But evolve it did, and as the popularity of motorcycles grew so to did the different types of motorcycles, with a whole range of different motorcycles available today, each with a specific purpose. Among the motorcycle, ranks sit the sports motorcycle, which has its own unique evolutionary pathway. The Evolution of the Sports Motorcycle Defining a sports motorcycle Sports motorcycles are those bikes that are built with performance in mind. They are optimized for speed, acceleration, braking, and cornering on asphalt, concrete, pavement, and racetracks The prioritization of performance may come at the expense of fuel economy,

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What’s Trending? The 6 Most Sought After Motorcycles Today

A smart way of choosing a motorcycle is to vet best-selling models before buying. After all, if it’s good enough for most of “them”, it’s likely to be good enough for you! But this is only a valid signal when you look at the fastest-selling bikes in the category you’re interested in. For example, while the BMW R 1250 GS, a monster adventure motorcycle, has been a perennial top seller for over a decade, it’s not much use if you’re looking for a 500cc or less sport, standard, enduro, or naked bike. That’s where we can help! We want to make certain that you select a motorcycle that fits you like a glove. And these are the models we hand-picked for the crème de la

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How to Choose Your First Motorcycle in Three Easy Steps?

Owning your first motorbike is a milestone in your life. And yes, it’s a big purchase, and you’ll have to consider several factors before deciding. Don’t make the mistake of buying based on infatuation, a common mistake that some never recover from. Here’s what you need to know first. Let’s break it down into three easy consumable bits! Know what kind of rider you are Where to start-find your bearing Narrow down that list! We hope that by reading this, you will have the requisite knowledge and tips to pick a motorcycle that will satisfy your needs and match your riding skill level without endangering your bank account. How to Choose Your First Motorcycle in Three Easy Steps? Two Kinds of Motorcycle Riders The best

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What Is the Cheapest Naked Bike?

Naked bikes combine performance with usability, with the result that they’re quickly becoming one of the most popular categories on the market. And with practically every manufacturer now giving at least a handful of options for naked motorcycles under $5,000 (typically 500cc and below), you can now secure yourself any one of these best cheapest naked bikes: KTM 200 Duke  Yamaha MT-03  Honda CB300R ABS  BMW G 310 R  Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 Kawasaki Z400 ABS Read on for features and more on the above bikes, but first, let’s define some boundaries on what qualifies as a naked bike!  What Is a Naked Bike?  A naked bike is any performance motorcycle with no full fairing but made a little more practical and comfortable. Not all bikes

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