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.
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… 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… 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… 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… Read More
2013 Triumph Tiger Explorer
Christopher Columbus, Amerigo Vespucci, Lewis & Clark, these are just a few explorers that made their mark discovering America. Well, Brian Robinson’s been doing a little research of his own, and he’s found a new British explorer looking to make an equally big mark on the U.S.. BRIAN ROBINSON: Yes, there have been a lot of great explorers in America’s… Read More
Retro Motorcycles
While our Two Wheelin’ guy Brian Robinson is busy checking out the latest for cruising, we thought, “why not take a look back at some of the bikes that paved the way?”… and on that front, our friends at RetroMoto are more than happy to go full throttle. MATT SMITH: Hi, I’m Matt Smith. Welcome to RetroMoto. We’re headed out to a beautiful country estate to see… Read More
2013 Victory Judge
Many of us have fond memories of the muscle car heydays of the 60's and early 70’s. And while there is plenty of high performance hardware available today, for some, it’s just not the same. Well, our Two Wheelin’ guy Brian Robinson is one “dude” who is still stuck in the 70’s. And this week he’s found the perfect bike to appease his muscle car… Read More
Campagna T-Rex 14R
Much like Mikey the Life Cereal kid, our Two Wheelin’ guy Brian Robinson will try anything… just about anywhere. So this week we found something new for him to try, and whatever you do, don’t call it a trike. BRIAN ROBINSON: Our objective today is to find out what happens when you take one of the fastest sport bikes on the street, get rid of just about… Read More
2012 Honda CBR250R
All across America, many teenagers get their first driving experience behind the wheel of a Honda, whether it’s a hand-me-down Civic, or the parent’s CR-V. Well, much the same is true for aspiring motorcyclists, as many rookie riders cut their teeth on a Nighthawk or Rebel. Well, now Honda’s about to inject a little excitement into the beginner bike… Read More
2012 Zero
With all the new electric cars running around, it seems like our MotorWeek staff is spending almost as much time draining batteries as they do emptying gas tanks. But our biker-in-residence, Brian Robinson, recently found some EV rides that are much more to his liking. BRIAN ROBINSON: While the gas-powered motorcycle is not going away any time soon, that… Read More