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.
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
Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE
While our Two Wheelin’ reporter Brian Robinson doesn’t speak Italian, he does ride Italian every chance he gets. And this time, he takes us for a ride on an Italian twin that’s a little different. When most people think Italian bikes, they think Ducati, maybe Aprilia, but Moto Guzzi has been making bikes for longer than both of those brands, and decided to… Read More
Triumph Tiger 800XC
One of the reasons why SUV’s are so popular is that people love the feeling that they can go just about anywhere at any time, whether they actually do or not. And that go anywhere theme is working its way through the motorcycle ranks as well, as adventure bikes become more and more popular. And this week Brian Robinson goes Two Wheelin’ on one that really… Read More
2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200
Supermotard bikes were born by simply taking dirt bikes and updating them with sport bike wheels, tires, and brakes. From there, it quickly evolved into purpose-built Supermoto bikes. And like most other things in the motoring world, more power and better performance keep getting added to that mix. And this week Brian Robinson goes Two Wheelin’ on the… Read More
Ducati Diavel
Motorcycles come in all shapes and sizes, from mopeds to monster bikes. But, here in the U.S., it’s still the cruiser that makes up the majority of bike sales. But, today’s cruisers are packing more and more performance in and around their frames, but none quite like this one! BRIAN ROBINSON: While not exactly a cruiser, the Ducati Diavel Carbon is unlike… Read More
BMW K 1600 GTL
While already well known for building comfortable long distance touring machines, BMW has taken it to a whole new level with this bike, the K 1600 GTL. Just looking at this bike makes me want to take off and not stop riding until I'm in the next time zone. Everything about it screams road trip! Especially the fuel-injected 1,649cc inline-6 engine which… Read More
Lehman CrossBow Episode 3014
Seeing a trike on the road used to be a rare occasion, and chances are, it was put together in somebody's garage. Now you can't go for weekend ride without seeing three or four of them, and they sure have come a long way. Based on the Victory Vision touring motorcycle, the Lehman CrossBow is definitely not the vehicle to cruise around on if you're … Read More
Harley-Davidson Road Glide Custom Episode 2953
We've all heard that sound before and know it comes from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Now, Harley-Davidson has made some big technological advancements in recent years, but for Harley buyers it's still all about the sound and the style. That sound comes from Milwaukee's latest version of the Twin Cam 96. The rubber mounted, fuel injected V-Twin puts out a… Read More