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Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR: Quick Take

Posted by Ted Edwards | Apr 29, 2022 | Bikes & Gear | 0 |

Riding a Classic

Posted by Rob Brooks | Apr 25, 2022 | Bikes & Gear | 4 |

Riding A Rocket- The Beast Is A Beauty

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Aug 31, 2021 | Bikes & Gear | 9 |

Struck By A Meteor

Posted by Rob Brooks | Apr 6, 2021 | Bikes & Gear | 11 |

2020 Harley-Davidson Sport Glide Review

Posted by Nathan Baron | Nov 20, 2020 | Bikes & Gear | 14 |

2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan Review

Posted by Rob Brooks | Nov 4, 2020 | Bikes & Gear | 6 |

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR: Quick Take

by Ted Edwards | Apr 29, 2022 | Bikes & Gear | 0 |

Triumph has taken the naked hooligan Speed Triple 1200 RS, added carbon fiber and plastic, bolted on ridiculously low clip ons and rearset pegs, a single round headlight, race quality brakes and electronically smart suspension. Triumph calls the result the Speed Triple 1200 RR and it is one wicked sportbike. Given the invitation to ride one, I flew down to the outskirts of Triumph America’s headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia and took it for a spin.

Riding a Classic

by Rob Brooks | Apr 25, 2022 | Bikes & Gear | 4 |

The “modern retro” segment in motorcycling is filled with motorbikes that hearken back to the “golden age” of motorcycling of the 60s-80s. And brands with bikes in that segment sell them by the droves, especially these past three years. I believe that is no coincidence. Young and old(er), we seek to touch that bygone age, to rediscover and feel it, even if only for a few miles and minutes.

Road Dirt Bucket List Bikes of 2022

by Rob Brooks | Jan 3, 2022 | Bikes & Gear | 5 |

A Road Dirt reader messaged me over the weekend, asking, “What bikes do you guys hope to be able to ride this year?” I thought that to be a fine question, so I put it to several the Road Dirt fellas, asking them what bikes they’d really like to sample this year. I got some expected answers from a couple of them, as I know their tastes pretty well, but a few others surprised me. So I thought I’d share their faves with you. The list isn’t exhaustive, as each gave me more than one, but I decided to publish their top hopefuls for 2022, to invite discussion and dialogue among our readers. So when you hit the end of the story, drop a comment below and tell us what bike(s) you hope to throw a leg over this year for a test ride!

Top Five Fave Motorcycles of 2021

by Road Dirt Crew | Dec 15, 2021 | Bikes & Gear | 0 |

We at Road Dirt saw incredible growth across the 2021 year and with it, a widening circle of relationships with motorcycle manufacturers. We’ve had the opportunity to sample quite a variety of bikes this year, and frankly, we loved them all. So when we kicked around the idea of sharing our “Top 5 Faves” for the past 12 months, we honestly had a tough time selecting them. We found much to love in each one we got to throw a leg over. Unlike the days of old, when brands would occasionally “lay an egg” with a debut model, motorcycles today are state-of-the-art, high-tech, very well-built machines from manufacturers who take form and function seriously. No lemons here.

Rolling With A Rebel

by Rob Brooks | Dec 10, 2021 | Bikes & Gear | 5 |

Honda’s venerable Rebel has been a staple in the brand’s cruiser line for decades. First introduced in 1985 as a small displacement/entry level 250cc twin, the bike was bumped up to a 450cc in 1986 and immediately lived up to its name by raising the ire of Harley-Davidson for its cruiser looks and distinctive growl, which the Motor Company unsuccessfully sued them over. The Rebels, both the 250 and short-lived 450, were targeted at younger riders from the outset, in hopes of attracting a new generation to motorcycling. The bike has remained in the Honda CM and CMX line of cruisers off and on over the years before undergoing a complete makeover in 2017, which produced the upgraded 300cc and 500cc bikes that have sold so well to newbies and old farts alike.