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.
2020 Triumph Thruxton RS Episode 4011
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 off… 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 machine… 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 job,… 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, it’s… 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, rumble… 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 most… 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 the… 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
2018 Indian Scout Bobber Episode 3724, Episode 3742
While adventure bikes and scramblers have been all the rage of late, another retro theme has started to emerge, the Bobber. Don’t know what a Bobber is? That’s okay, our Two Wheelin’ Guru Brian Robinson is here to help! BRIAN ROBINSON: “While there were numerous failed attempts at reviving the Indian brand over the years, since taking control in 2011, Polaris… Read More
Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled Episode 3719
Like most motoring trends, it started in California. Motorcyclists in the 60’s, began adapting their street bikes for scrambling across the desert, and thus the Scrambler was born. Now that trend is making a comeback, if mostly for its nostalgic styling. And, no brand seems immune, even Ducati! BRIAN ROBINSON: “Yes, every few months seemingly bring a new… Read More