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.
2021 Honda Rebel 1100 Episode 4035
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
2019 Indian Roadmaster Episode 3829
“There’s no getting around it, everything about this Indian Roadmaster is big, beefy, and beautiful.” It doesn’t matter whether you’re looking at it, touching it, or sitting in it; the Roadmaster is designed for keeping you comfortable and looking good while doing it. That includes the Thunder Stroke engine, its 111 cubic-inches, or 1,811ccs of V-twin,… Read More
2018 Honda Gold Wing Episode 3809, Episode 3826
We’ve put a lot of miles on this Honda. And when it comes to long distance touring, it really can’t be beat. There’s all the space for luggage, the legendary comfort, every technology doo-dad you could want, and even a smooth running 6-cylinder that helps it eat up miles like no other motorcycle on the road… wait, just what are we talking about? As the… Read More
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Episode 3805, Episode 3818
I’m off to Sturgis! More specifically, the 2018 edition of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which takes place in and around the town of Sturgis South Dakota, aboard this 2018 Indian Roadmaster. Having envisioned taking the long, hard road to Sturgis from Maryland, and basking in all of the biker cred I would surely receive upon doing so, after three days on… Read More
2018 BMW K1600 B Episode 3735, Episode 3749
BMW has been making motorcycles for a long time. And if there’s one thing they know how to do, it’s create bikes that make anyone who rides them want to hit the back roads and never look back. At least that’s the excuse our resident two wheeler Brian Robinson had, after a recent disappearing act on one of BMW’s latest. BRIAN ROBINSON: “At their essence,… Read More