Sometimes, a motorcycle brand is just calling your name. Whether it's the aesthetic they've cultivated, the built-in brand name cache, race-winning history, or even an affinity for the engines that a ...

When it comes to starting out in the world of motorcycling, there's a lot of marketing speak that gets tossed around. You'll hear things like "race technology," "so and so horsepower," "carbon fiber," ...

I've been riding for a few decades now, and my thoughts on beginner bikes are simple: get something small, cheap (preferably used), and with a relatively low amount of power. I've had the opportunity ...

Luke started working as a Freelance Writer for HotCars in 2020. After three years, he moved to a more permanent role with the TopSpeed motorcycle content team as a Journalist. If you are in the market ...

The beginner motorcycle segment is a very interesting space – you’ve got new buyers who hardly come with any brand prejudice. They’re open to trying bikes from a number of manufacturers; they’re of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William covers motorbikes, E-bikes, cars, trucks and mobility tech. The motorcycle industry has a bit of a problem right now: a ...

Usually, when you’d talk about beginner motorcycles, you’d think of lightweight, low-speed, and most importantly, low-cost options – of which there are plenty. In the electric segment, although prices ...

“Gradually, then suddenly.” Since The Sun Also Rises, Hemingway’s signature quip has been used to describe everything from political upheaval to cultural change — or, for our purposes, industry in ...

However, there are a great many bikes that an inexperienced beginner might think are good starter motorcycles, and a list of reasons why they might not be the best choice. Many of the bikes we're ...