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2020 Yamaha YZF-R3 vs KTM RC390 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
One of the most common questions we get asked here at Best Beginner Motorcycles is: “I want a sport bike, which one is the best?” It’s not as simple a question as you may think, as there are a variety of things that can influence what motorcycle is the right fit for you. Are you …
8 Famous Motorcycles From Contemporary Movies
Who doesn’t like an evening or afternoon at the movies? A couple of hours or more of great entertainment, some popcorn to munch on, and more often than not these days, some action including a motorcycle. Many films that are considered historical classics have motorcycles in them, sometimes as the main plot device or a …
The Best Cruisers For New Riders [2020 Edition]
Cruisers are the epitome of the relaxed motorcycle riding experience. It’s all in the name: they are bikes meant to cruise long distances, without upsetting their rider’s comfort. Cruisers are also a very important market sector for all manufacturers, as they constantly trade back and forth with sportbikes year to year on having the most …
14 Motorcycles That Are Great for Passengers / Two-Up Riding
While many of us who ride prefer to ride on our motorcycles alone, there are those for whom the importance of having a comfortable place for a pillion rider to join us. It could be as simple as going out for an evening, to crossing through states to get to a meetup or camping spot. …
The Best Starter Motorcycles That Don’t Look Like Starter Motorcycles
You’ve passed your motorcycle DMV test. You have all your gear. Now you need a motorcycle to gain experience on, yet you want to be able to get some respect for your choice of bike. Some bikes just have that “I’m a new rider” look about them that honestly shouldn’t get you any ridicule, as …
The Best Motorcycles for Heavy Riders [2020 Edition]
Moving Weight is What Horsepower is For, Amirite?! There are those out there that have been called to ride, their hearts are set on swinging a leg over a two wheeled beast with an engine, and their right wrist is aching to twist a throttle. Except… like me, they are on the heavier side of …
Sportbikes Made for New Riders [2020 Edition]
By far the most popular motorcycle sector, the sportbike range is filled with bikes of all shapes, sizes, and styles. In the most broad sense of the category, you have naked bikes, semi-fairing streetfighters, and fully faired sportbikes. However, getting onto the wrong sportbike as your first bike can quickly lead to a destroyed bike …
The Best Touring Motorcycles For New Riders [2020 Update]
Not everyone that gets their motorcycle license wants to be the next Valentino Rossi. Sometimes, the truest expression of our love of two wheels and a motor stuck between them is to simply go out for a ride. And sometimes that ride becomes a day trip out to the mountain and canyon roads, or a …
The Best Dirt Bikes & Dual Sports Under $5,000 [2020 Update]
One of the things that many beginner riders look for when starting to explore the possibility of having a dirt bike as a second bike, or a dual sport as their primary, is price. As we all know, when budgeting for a bike, maintenance, registration, insurance, dealer servicing, and more all adds up to make …
The Best Commuter Motorcycles for Daily Riding [2020 Update]
While many enthusiasts ride motorcycles for the fun, the sport, or the hobby of it, quite a few of us actually use them as urban transport. No long mountain drives, no highway cruises along the coast, just the simple point A to point B commute, or to the corner grocery when you need a pint …
The Best 2020 Model-Year 50cc Motorcycles & Scooters
Not everything on two wheels needs to be the fastest, the most powerful, or even the most sleek. There is an entire world of two wheeled fun to be had at 50cc’s. Unfortunately in North America, the 50cc motorcycle has mostly been relegated to youth oriented dirt bikes. However, in Europe, due to how their …
The Best Parallel-Twin Engine Motorcycles for 2020
While there is nothing wrong with a single-cylinder thumping away, an inline-four screaming through to its redline, or a v-twin rumbling, there is just that special something about a parallel twin motorcycle engine. It’s the humble tradesman in the corner, quietly working away on its craft with a determined and time-honed skill. In keeping with …
The Best 125cc Motorcycles & Scooters [2020 Update]
While we focus a lot on the best beginner motorcycles here, as the name of the site states, and we sometimes forget that the term motorcycle encompasses more than just the rip-snorting sport nakeds, the rumbling cruisers, or the screaming supersports. Not everyone wants, or even needs, a large displacement bike to get around. In …
The Top 15 Used Motorcycles for New Riders [2020 Update]
You’ve done it! You did the safety course, you passed your license test, and now you’re a fully qualified rider of motorcycles. Now comes the most exciting part of being a new rider: buying your first bike! Now, instead of going to the showroom and picking up a shiny new bike (unless you really want …
The Best 250cc Motorcycles for New Riders [2020 Edition]
A lot of new riders are looking to start off on something that will give them the most fun without necessarily being the most powerful. For some, it’s due to their body size and weight being too small or light for higher displacement motorcycles, for others it may be the fuel efficiency or specific usage …
Our Recommended Small Motorcycles [2020 Update]
In decades past, there was a gigantic push towards higher and higher displacement as the only way to produce more exciting, more powerful, and faster motorcycles. However, in the past few years, manufacturers have realized that you can still make exciting, fast, and powerful bikes with lower displacement through clever engineering and technology. In 2020, …
5 Best Dual Sport Motorcycle Helmets [2020 Update]
Dual sport helmets combine all the things you want from a dirt bike helmet and put them into a helmet designed for street riding. What you get is a helmet that offers good performance both on the street and in the dirt. However, a dual-sport lid won’t be as good on the road as a …
These Are the 5 Best Open-Face Motorcycle Helmets for 2020
When it comes to open-face helmets, going with a three-quarter helmet is the way to go. Half helmets are great for certain purposes, but a three-quarter open-face helmet is going to give you better protection. I also think these helmets look better than half helmets, so they have that going for them, too. If you …
We Pick the 5 Best Half Motorcycle Helmets [2020 Update]
If you’re a cruiser rider or have a standard motorcycle, an open face helmet can be a great option. I prefer a full-face lid, and I honestly wear a modular most of the time, but that said, my first helmet was a half helmet. You’ll hear some guys bash half helmets because they’re not as …
The 5 Best Full-Face Motorcycle Helmets for 2020
The smartest and safest option when it comes to a motorcycle helmet is a full-face one. The full-face design not only protects your head but your face, too. The helmet design can be packed with features that make riding more enjoyable, and these helmets look darn cool. There are thousands of different models out there. …
The 5 Best Modular Motorcycle Helmets [Updated April 2020]
Full-face motorcycles are the safest out there, but a lot of people like the idea of a helmet that allows them to feel the wind on their face from time to time. That’s where modular helmets come in. Modulars are the best of both worlds when it comes to full-face helmets versus open face helmets. …
10 Motorcycles Awesome For Long Distance Riding
Motorcycles are all about freedom, or so we like to tell ourselves. However, how often do we really get out there and ride? More often than not, we’re stuck in the city streets, with little blasts of fun between the lights, or maybe a nice cruise down the freeway to get to the next suburb. …
The Best Inexpensive Motorcycles for Kids
Some of us out there have loved two wheels since the very first pedal bike we rode up and down the street. Some of us were lucky enough to get a miniature dirt bike at a young age and grew up riding the dirt before we ever rode the streets. And some of us have …
Recommended Three-Season Riding Gear [2020 Version]
With the Winter now officially halfway done, it means that Spring is now closer. And for those of us that enjoy to travel on two wheels, that means it’s almost time to get the bike ready for its first Spring ride. Yet, in many places, Spring, Fall, and even Summer can have cold, wet, miserable …
6 Automatic Motorcycles That Are Perfect For Newer Riders
While many of us enjoy the whole process of doing gear changes manually, there is a growing market of riders that would prefer to either start off on a motorcycle with automatic gears, or riders that may no longer wish to have to deal with multiple gear changes. There are also those that may have …
2018 Gear Guide: Best Riding Boots Under $500
Best Touring and Adventure Boots Under $500 As a new rider, you might not be very focused on footwear but it can be a very critical piece of gear if you get into a wet environment or find yourself coming to a stop on loose gravel or dirt. You will also quickly learn that different …
Some of the Coolest European Motorcycles Ever Made
We can’t deny the beauty and charm of some of Europe’s motorcycles. Over the years, the motorcycle has transformed massively due to new technology that’s available to us, however, some of the classics will never go out of fashion. European motorcycles have always been recognized for their styling as well as the unique riding experience, …
Top Helmet Brands (2020 UPDATED)
Top Motorcycle Helmet Brands Motorcycle riding is one of the most exciting experiences in life. The adrenaline, the speed, the sheer feeling of air rushing as the scenery blurs by, it’s utterly addictive. It is easy to see how with all this excitement in the air first time motorcycle riders spend all their money on their …
The Best Dirt Bike For the Money
Dirt bike racing is a sporting activity that continue to grow rapidly. Riders and watching fans are thrilled by racing on the dirt tracks at extreme speeds and taking adrenaline-provoking high jumps. With the consistent growth of the popularity of this sport, so has the manufacturing of dirt bikes that are used in the racing. …
Three Of The Hottest Motorcycle Jackets On The Market
Hottest Motorcycle Jackets On The Market Let’s face it. The motorcycle jacket is stitched into the fabric of American pop culture. Going beyond Easy Rider or Marlon Brando in The Wild Ones, the form has become a staple in fashion, cinema and the American way of life. But getting all the way back to its …
