http://motorcycles.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Motorcycles GuideSite. http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hi http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2009-07-02T14:53:33Z Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:53:33 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://motorcycles.about.com/b/2009/07/03/celebrating-freedom-this-july-fourth.htm When I first started to ride, I experienced a certain feeling of freedom-- and nothing since has quite matched that sensation. I'm also lucky enough to call America home, and... http://motorcycles.about.com/b/2009/07/03/celebrating-freedom-this-july-fourth.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:50:55 +0000 2009-07-03T21:50:55Z http://motorcycles.about.com/b/2009/07/02/nhtsa-considers-making-abs-mandatory-for-motorcycles.htm The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will decide by next year whether or not anti-lock brakes should be mandatory on motorcycles, according to a Detroit News story cited on The... http://motorcycles.about.com/b/2009/07/02/nhtsa-considers-making-abs-mandatory-for-motorcycles.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:53:33 +0000 2009-07-02T14:53:33Z http://motorcycles.about.com/b/2009/07/01/brp-can-am-spyder-roadsters-descend-upon-los-angeles-for-transformers-2.htm I haven't seen Transformers 2 yet-- that critically panned, $400 million juggernaut-- but Aprilia and Megan Fox alone seem like pretty good reasons to check out the summer pic. Also... http://motorcycles.about.com/b/2009/07/01/brp-can-am-spyder-roadsters-descend-upon-los-angeles-for-transformers-2.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:09:54 +0000 2009-07-01T15:09:54Z http://motorcycles.about.com/b/2009/06/30/motorcycle-tire-review-dunlop-sportmax-q2-track-tested.htm Leaning a sportbike over just might be the ultimate act of two-wheeled faith: Will your tires slide or maintain grip? If you need to emergency brake to avoid an obstacle,... http://motorcycles.about.com/b/2009/06/30/motorcycle-tire-review-dunlop-sportmax-q2-track-tested.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:54:00 +0000 2009-06-30T23:54:00Z http://motorcycles.about.com/b/2009/06/29/2009-yamaha-zuma-125-scooter-review-the-89-mpg-3k-solution.htm Gas prices getting you down? Seems every time fuel costs rise, scooters get renewed interest from the general public. It's no wonder Honda has added the SH150i and Elite scooters... http://motorcycles.about.com/b/2009/06/29/2009-yamaha-zuma-125-scooter-review-the-89-mpg-3k-solution.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:00:40 +0000 2009-06-29T05:00:40Z http://motorcycles.about.com/b/2009/06/26/power-cruiser-cues-trickle-down-to-the-2010-suzuki-boulevard-m50.htm Styling cues from the muscular M109R and M90 have trickled down into the just-unveiled 2010 Suzuki Boulevard M50 (click photo to enlarge), and the cruiser-- one of our Ten Great... http://motorcycles.about.com/b/2009/06/26/power-cruiser-cues-trickle-down-to-the-2010-suzuki-boulevard-m50.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:38:09 +0000 2009-06-26T21:38:09Z http://motorcycles.about.com/b/2009/06/25/2009-yamaha-zuma-125-scooter-photo-gallery.htm When it comes to scooter styling, Vespa usually sticks to the classic formula while Aprilia tends to go modern. In the case of the Zuma 125, Yamaha takes the rugged... http://motorcycles.about.com/b/2009/06/25/2009-yamaha-zuma-125-scooter-photo-gallery.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:58:49 +0000 2009-06-25T02:58:49Z http://motorcycles.about.com/b/2009/06/24/mic-offers-standardized-way-to-measure-motorcycle-exhaust-volume-levels.htm If you've ever gotten a ticket for loud pipes that seemed completely arbitrary, you'll probably appreciate the Motorcycle Industry Council's latest effort. It took three years and $250,000 to field-test... http://motorcycles.about.com/b/2009/06/24/mic-offers-standardized-way-to-measure-motorcycle-exhaust-volume-levels.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:38:31 +0000 2009-06-24T17:38:31Z http://motorcycles.about.com/b/2009/06/23/honda-gold-wing-long-term-update-10-does-this-bike-make-me-look-old.htm Don't lie to me: does the Honda Gold Wing make me look old? As I discuss in Long Term Update #10, there's something about Honda's über tourer that convinces friends,... http://motorcycles.about.com/b/2009/06/23/honda-gold-wing-long-term-update-10-does-this-bike-make-me-look-old.htm Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:56:59 +0000 2009-06-23T23:56:59Z http://motorcycles.about.com/b/2009/06/18/2009-ducati-streetfighter-s-review-a-naked-version-of-a-stellar-predecessor.htm Do you ache-- I mean, literally ache in your wrists, shoulders, and back-- for a low slung superbike? As lustworthy as Ducati's fully-faired 1198 and 848 might be, their ergonomics... http://motorcycles.about.com/b/2009/06/18/2009-ducati-streetfighter-s-review-a-naked-version-of-a-stellar-predecessor.htm Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:29:43 +0000 2009-06-18T14:29:43Z