Commuting Motorcycles

After cloning American cruisers like the Harley-Davidson Iron 883 and the Indian Scout Bobber, the Chinese have now shifted focus to the Italian giant Ducati. The result isn’t a Chinese Panigale or a Streetfighter (because it’s already been done), instead, it’s a cheapskate 150cc iteration of the Ducati Scrambler hailing from China’s Jialing Group.

Have you ever wished you could just swap your ICE bike’s engine with an electric motor, essentially going electric without breaking the bank? Well, it looks like your wish has come true, as Netherland-based Luuc Muis Creations (LMC) has introduced an electric conversion kit for BMW R-series bikes.

CFMoto might’ve just made a comeback in the USA with its gas-powered bikes, but it’s progressed well ahead in its home country, China. A prime example of this is the all-new CFMoto 300GT-E, the company’s all-electric police bike built to take down miscreants in an eco-friendly way. Let’s take a look.

Love them or hate them, electric motorcycles are fast becoming a reality. From daily commuters to enduro and race bikes, we’ve seen all kinds of electric bikes hit the road over the past couple of years, and it’s about time we accept that we’ll have to eventually switch to one soon too.

Lucky for us, there’s a vast array of electric bikes catering to riders of all shapes, sizes, and kinds. But, before we tell you our top 15 picks in the e-motorcycle space, here are some reasons why switching to an electric motorcycle isn’t such a bad idea.

Suzuki continues the Gixxer family legacy into the 2022 model year with the GSX-R600 powered by a 599 cc engine and includes all the sporty handling that is expected in this prestigious line.

Suzuki continues to refine the GSX-S750 and its in-line four banger ahead of MY2022. Tweaks to the airbox develop more tractable power lower in the rev range, and new ride-control electronics provide more options to tailor power delivery.

The Honda Navi is the latest addition to the company’s miniMoto lineup and just like its siblings, it’s attracted attention from custom bikemakers, especially from custom miniMoto specialist, Steady Garage. The result? A mind-blowing custom Honda Navi laden with several upgrades, both aesthetic and functional. Let’s dive in.

There are literally hundreds of motorcycles on the market today, for all different purposes and wallets. How do you choose? Well, for a start, you read a list like this one - Top Ten Best Motorcycles in 2022 - to give you some inspiration. Then you completely disagree and make up your own list.

The Harley-Davidson Iron 883 has made a solid name for itself and a lot of it has to do with the bike’s affordable price tag. But what if we told you there was an even cheaper way to look as cool as you would on an Iron 883? Well, the case in context is Lexmoto’s new 125cc cruiser that takes inspiration from the popular American cruiser, tones it down into a 125cc avatar, and even pays homage to its American roots by using “Detroit” as its name.

No matter how well-prepared you are as a rider, there are several crash-causing factors beyond a rider’s control and one of the most unforeseen ones is the surrounding vehicles. Regardless of your skill, experience, or spidey sense, there’s really nothing you can do about getting hit from behind, which is exactly what happened in this video, but what followed was utterly bizarre.

The Honda Monkey first came to life in the late 60s and instantly made a name on the market, thanks to its undeniably fun riding experience. Cut to 2022, and this still remains the case with the latest 125cc iteration of the Monkey. But how do you make the Monkey even more funky and enjoyable? Well, this was exactly the challenge Deus Ex Machina faced when Honda Korea hit ‘em up for a custom Monkey build. Luckily, the Australian bikemaker came up with a plan and prepared a riot of a custom bike they call the Honda “Donkey”!

Honda has a loooong lineup of scooters around the world, and even though some are really eye-catchy, none of these cater to “enthusiasts”. But what if Honda made a performance scooter? What would it be like, according to you? Well, we’re certain most of you expect it to take inspiration from Honda’s flagship sportbike, the CBR1000RR-R and that’s also what digital artist, Julak Sendie, penned down. Check out the result below.

Honda beefs up its ADV model family with the new-for-2022 ADV350 adventure scooter. Dual-surface hoops, stiffer underpinnings than its smaller siblings and long-stroke suspension join with a Euro 5 / A2- compliant engine for the base platform. Ride-quality electronics and safety gear also come with the stock equipment package to cover the basics, and the factory has a line of accessories that let you further set up for your own personal needs.

Kawasaki built upon the success of its Z900RS with the new-for-2022 SE trim package that adds significant modern rider-support technology with high-performance brake and suspension components to its retro-tastic platform. This bike is a rare treat for riders with an appreciation for late-’60-through-’70s UJM architecture, but are unwilling to compromise on performance and electronics.