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.
Off Road Riding School Episode 3437, Episode 3450
All of us here at MotorWeek have been through plenty of driving schools. Because as the saying goes, if you’re not getting better, you’re getting worse. So, with that constant state of improvement mindset, our two-wheelin’ Brian Robinson heads way off to school. BRIAN ROBINSON: With Adventure Bikes, the SUVs of motorcycles, becoming more and more popular, it… Read More
Royal Enfield Continental GT Episode 3425
You don’t have to look too hard in the automotive world to find retro styling, with many brands looking to the past for current inspiration. Well, there’s one company that does more than just look to the past, they’re fully living it. And proudly doing so! BRIAN ROBINSON: Up until now, Royal Enfield has indeed been living in the past, by making the same basic… Read More
2014 Honda CTX 1300 Episode 3418
Despite a conservative reputation for their cars, when it comes to the motorcycle division of honda motor company, they’re not afraid to push boundaries or blur lines between traditional motorcycle segments. And now brian robinson goes two wheelin’ on their latest segment buster. Brian Robinson: “By the looks of it, the Honda CTX1300 is part cruiser, part touring… Read More
2014 Kawasaki KLX250S Episode 3406
In this world of rapidly progressing technology and must have doo-dads, it’s easy to get caught up in the need to acquire the latest and greatest whether it’s for your phone, in your car, or on your motorcycle. But then something comes along to remind you that you don’t really need any of that stuff. So maybe simpler really is better. BRIAN ROBINSON: As kids,… Read More
Kawasaki Teryx Episode 3329
While there are still some rugged, go anywhere vehicles on the market, the majority of SUV’s are now crossovers that spend more time patrolling mall parking lots and soccer fields than they do climbing rocks or navigating backwoods trails. So what’s a wannabe adventurer to do? Well our resident two wheeler’ Brian Robinson has one answer. BRIAN ROBINSON: Take… Read More
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Episode 3309
In 1972, Kawasaki kicked the sport-bike world into a new gear with the Z1. And ever since, they’ve kept the throttle pinned by unleashing a steady stream of street going track weapons. And this Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R keeps the tradition going. The 2013 edition of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is all-new and looking to slice its way through the middle-weight sport-bike… Read More
Current Motor Super Scooter Episode 3302
Despite lots of talk of “range anxiety”, sales of electric cars are on the rise. And in the parallel fuel conscience universe of motor scooters, sales are also trending up. So what happens when these two worlds collide? For that we turn to our chief Two Wheeler, Brian Robinson, for one current result. BRIAN ROBINSON: Off and on through the years, we’ve talked… Read More
2013 BMW C 600 Sport/C 650 GT
While motorcycle sales haven’t rebounded as quickly as cars and trucks have, sales are definitely on the up swing. One reason is that consumers are looking high and low for ways to save on gas. Now, motorcycles are certainly an open air option. But many are wary of their loud noise and awkward riding position. But, what about a scooter? You know, it just might… Read More
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Entry-level sport bikes used to be few and far between, and for many years the Kawasaki Ninja 250 was the cream of the crop. Well, much like in the car business, small is the new black. So with increasing competition, it was time for the baby ninja to get an update. And our sensei Brian Robinson shows us how it went. BRIAN ROBINSON: This Kawasaki Ninja 300 is a… Read More
Brooklyn Block Party
Most of our reviews here at MotorWeek are of the four wheeled variety… it’s just the way we like to party around here. But our friends at RetroMoto have found a group of gearheads in Brooklyn that like to celebrate a little differently… Matt: We’re in New York City today to check out a classic bike block party in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. I gotta tell ya, I’m really… Read More