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Details: Honda CB1000R
The Honda CB1000R isn’t, as you might assume, a naked CBR1000RR. The two bikes share lower engine case design that makes the engines appear the same from the outside, but the CB1000R makes a whopping 53bhp less. Is being a completely different bike from the CBR necessarily a bad thing? Photos: Grant Ray Why the CB1000R is not a naked CBR1000RR The CBR1000RR has a twin-spar aluminum frame
Dec 01, 2011
$2,895! Cleveland CycleWerk’s Ace
OK, forget I told you the price already. Look at this bike and tell me how much you think it costs. Even after I told him it was a Cleveland, Grant guessed $3,800. Forget what you already know about the brand and you’d likely think over $4k. Solid looks, components like upside down forks, wavy brake rotors and beefy spoked wheels at this price? The 250cc Cleveland CycleWerks Ace is going to be a...
Feb 05, 2011
Cleveland CycleWerks Misfit: the missing link?
“Cool is being able to afford a bike that looks good and makes the owner feel good, but does not break the bank,” says Cleveland CycleWerks’ Scott Colosimo. He designed the bike you see here. When the 250cc Misfit goes on sale in March it’ll cost just $3,195, providing an affordable, desirable city bike or commuter. The Misfit weighs 80lbs less than a Ninja 250 and, according to Scott, can...
Nov 29, 2010
Dailies
By the numbers: retro roadster showdown
By its very definition, comparing the retro roadster class by performance figures is a bit silly. These bikes aren't created to go fast, they're created to recapture some sort of fundamental two-wheeled experience with handsome looks, easy-going power and a nebulous thing called "character." That's why we prefer the Triumph Scrambler to its slightly faster sibling, the Bonneville: character. Still...
Mar 07, 2010
Details: Suzuki Gladius
The Gladius is Suzuki's attempt to further develop a design language that appeals to a wider audience. You'd never never guess the bike is built with a sleek purposeful stance, as its qualities are very difficult to capture on camera, ultimately making it look bulky and overweight. These photos of the bike's details fail as well. However, in the round, the Suzuki has a dimensionality and character...
Apr 01, 2009
Dailies
SHARP releases initial helmet safety ratings
Recognizing the need for an independent motorcycle helmet safety assessment resource for consumers, the UK Government has launched SHARP, The Safety Helmet and Assessment Rating Program. By evaluating a helmet's ability to reduce severe shock to a rider's brain beyond minimum regulatory practice, the agency offers motorcyclists the ability to make informed purchases. It's about time. The helmet in...
Jun 12, 2008