We agree with that consensus that 250cc motorcycles are the way to go for beginners. But if you're not convinced, here are some reasons why you should consider this engine size for your first bike.

Does a motorcycle manufacturer have any right in creating a retro looking machine, when it never had one in their stable to begin with? We'd written a feature on such a retro bike, with a new spin ...

Cynthia Barreras, senior marketing planner for 4Runner, confirmed: "For 2025 4Runner there is no manual transmission." As Matthew McConaughey might say here, it'd be a lot cooler if you did ...

So, what is an ECU anyway? A motorcycle’s ECU, short for the engine control unit, will sometimes be referred to as an ECM, or engine control module. So, what exactly is your bike’s ECU? The ECU is a ...

Simply put, an automatic transmission does the shifting for you, whereas a manual transmission requires ... direction has a ...

In our tests, we've found that in some cars a manual transmission can improve gas mileage by a significant 2 to 5 mpg, compared with an automatic, and can cut a car's price by $800 to $1,200.

You can look at café racers as more of a hot rod or an old-school road bike with a healthy amount of racing flair poured on. Scramblers go in the opposite direction and take on an off-road spirit — ...

(iSeeCars) – The manual transmission has gone from a dominant drivetrain feature across the automotive industry 100 years ago to a genuine rarity in today’s new car market. While operating a manual ...

If you're looking for a little more control behind the wheel, select brands offer manual transmission, or stick shift, vehicles. While most Americans hit the road with an automatic vehicle ...

Dairyland and Progressive have cheaper quotes than average. Motorcycle insurance rates can vary by $33 per month from one insurance company to the next. The cheapest bike insurance is from Dairyland, ...

Every year all over the world motorcyclists gather to celebrate bikes, share stories from the road, and see the latest the motorcycling industry has to offer. These motorcycle rallies, conventions ...

(iSeeCars) – The manual transmission has gone from a dominant drivetrain feature across the automotive industry 100 years ago to a genuine rarity in today’s new car market. While operating a ...