Two Wheelin’
Having more fun on half as many wheels just about sums it up for this mostly motorcycle feature, but anything with two wheels is fair game. Brian Robinson takes a very hands-on look at all sides of the two-wheel experience.
2022 Ducati Monster Episode 4135
While the Ducati monster didn’t invent the naked bike segment, it certainly played a big role in making the theme popular: big doses of sportbike performance without all of the plastic bodywork covering up the goods. Here’s Brian Robinson with a revealing look at the latest Ducati Monster. BRIAN ROBINSON: I certainly didn’t need another reminder that I’m… Read More
2022 BMW R 18 Transcontinental Episode 4107, Episode 4120
Last year, BMW made a second attempt to establish themselves in the american cruiser market with the R 18. The secret to its success was drawing as much on their own history for inspiration as American v-twins. Well the next logical step is this transcontinental luxury touring version. BRIAN ROBINSON: The BMW R 18 arrived with much less fanfare than BMW’s… Read More
2022 Indian FTR S Episode 4103, Episode 4116
Now that Indian Motorcycles has firmly re-established itself as a major part of the American cruiser landscape, it’s time for the brand to branch out and explore new things. But as Brian Robinson tells us, at Indian, even what’s new comes with a sense of history. Brian Robinson: The Indian Motorcycle brand does indeed have a very long history here in the… Read More
2021 Zero SR/S Episode 4051
The automotive shift from fossil fuels to battery power has really picked up steam in the last year; and things are also changing rapidly in the motorcyle world. But, as Brian Robinson shows us, there's on brand who has a clear head start on the rest. Brian Robinson: Zero Motorcycles has been around since 2006, and already has a full lineup of all-electric… Read More
2021 Honda Rebel 1100 Episode 4035, Episode 4047
Chances are, if you’ve taken any kind of motorcycle rider training over the last 30 or 40 years, you did so on the seat of a Honda Rebel. Now, Brian Robinson shows us that Honda has much bigger plans for the Rebel. Brian Robinson: The 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 is the biggest Rebel ever. 1,084ccs, with its engine coming from an unexpected place; not another… Read More
2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire Episode 4022, Episode 4030
If you would have told me 20 years ago, or heck, even 5 years ago that I’d be plugging a Harley-Davidson, I would have told you, you were crazy. Well, the future is here, and Harley-Davidson is embracing it. That’s right, the brand known as the Harley-Davidson Motor Company finally has a motorcycle with an actual electric motor instead of an internal… Read More
2020 Triumph Thruxton RS Episode 4011, Episode 4026
When it comes to café racer style bikes, generally, you either love them or you hate them; but there is plenty for everyone to like in this Thruxton RS. Much like we have a fascination with custom cruisers and choppers here in the U.S., for the Brits, it’s all about the café racers. Riders there have a long history of adding performance hardware, stripping… Read More
2020 Honda CB650R Episode 4005, Episode 4017
Getting a middleweight motorcycle right is tough. It needs to appeal to newer riders, yet also offer enough performance to satisfy experienced ones. Well our two wheeling guy Brian Robinson fills us in on how Honda’s CB650R walks that tightrope. BRIAN ROBINSON: Well the bad news is, if you're looking for a sweet stripped down middleweight performance… Read More
2019 Ducati Diavel 1260S Episode 3902, Episode 3915
Back in 2011 when Ducati brought the Diavel to the U.S. market, you knew it was going to be anything but your typical cruiser. Well, needless to say it was a cruiser as only Ducati could do it; and it was a big, hot, hit. Well, for 2019, there’s an all-new Diavel, and it looks like Brian Robinson is in for a devil of a time. BRIAN ROBINSON: “Like any other… Read More
2019 Honda Monkey and Super Cub Episode 3836, Episode 3850
People tend to forget that it was motorcycles, not cars, that originally brought Honda to America. Their 1960’s “you meet the nicest people on a Honda” add campaign, not only did wonders for them, but for motorcycling in general. We sent Two Wheelin’ Brian Robinson to find out if that still rings true; but as usual, we found him just monkeying around. “Yes,… Read More