- Ultimate Motorcycling https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/motorcycle-types/cruiser/ Motorcycle Reviews, News on Motorcycles, Specs, Test & Race Results Thu, 04 Jul 2024 05:00:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cropped-UltimateMoto_Circle-512x512-1-32x32.png - Ultimate Motorcycling https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/motorcycle-types/cruiser/ 32 32 2025 Moto Morini Calibro First Look [10 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/07/03/2025-moto-morini-calibro-first-look-10-fast-facts/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 05:00:42 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=284078 Moto Morini is on the move. Last October, we told you about this year’s Moto Morini Calibro. We never got a chance to test the Italian-designed/Chinese-manufactured cruiser. However, that does not matter much as the new 2025 Moto Morini Calibro has quite a few changes, and has been joined by the Bagger variant. Rather than […]

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]]> River Road Returns to Motorcycle Dealerships [Cruiser Gear] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/30/river-road-returns-to-motorcycle-dealerships-cruiser-gear/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:07:30 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=283935 Apparel companies come and go, and we have missed River Road since it disappeared from the world of motorcycling in 2017. The company was founded in 1998 and had a good run of making cruiser-oriented leather riding gear that included jackets, vests, chaps, and gloves that were comfortable, good-looking, and popularly priced. Editor Don Williams […]

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]]> Schott Bike Riders Jacket First Look [Inspired by The Bikeriders] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/23/schott-bike-riders-jacket-first-look-inspired-by-the-bikeriders/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 05:31:02 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=282922 The motorcycle world has been vigorously discussing the pros and cons of a new motorcycle-related movie, The Bikeriders, which is in American theaters right now. The issue of authenticity is always a touchy one, and the movie, written and directed by Jeff Nichols, comes in for some valid criticisms—it is a movie, after all. However, […]

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]]> Rev’It Trucker Ladies Jacket Review [Classic Denim Look] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/20/revit-trucker-ladies-jacket-review-classic-denim-look/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 05:56:53 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=282654 The Rev’It Trucker Ladies Jacket immediately caught my eye, as I’ve been a fan of traditional denim jackets since I started wearing them as a teenager. The relaxed boxy cut is comfortable, fits over everything, and has been a mainstay in my closet. I wouldn’t have thought the design would lend itself to riding jacket […]

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]]> Cortech Marquee Jacket Review [Swiss Army Knife in Leather] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/05/14/cortech-marquee-jacket-review-swiss-army-knife-in-leather/ Wed, 15 May 2024 05:49:46 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=277491 Cortech has a winner here in the Marquee leather jacket. I can probably shortcut this review by saying that this black leather jacket ticks all the boxes on my list of important features to include in a great item of apparel. The Cortech Marquee jacket is constructed of 1.0-1.2 mm drum-dyed cow leather that is […]

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]]> 2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm Lineup Review [GT and R Models] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/05/12/2025-triumph-rocket-3-storm-lineup-review-gt-and-r-models/ Mon, 13 May 2024 06:25:15 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=277432 Triumph Motorcycles has been building Rocket 3 motorcycles for 20 years. Yet, somehow, I had never ridden one until I found myself in the Côte d’Azur on the 2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT and Storm R. After 150+ miles riding just about every type of road extant along the French Riviera, it turns out […]

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]]> 2025 Indian Scout Lineup Review [Five Models Road Tested] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/05/01/2025-indian-scout-lineup-review-five-models-road-tested/ Thu, 02 May 2024 06:17:56 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=277141 Indian Motorcycle has been around since 1901 and is the oldest active motorcycle manufacturer in the United States. Its history is diverse, and many know Indian for its heavyweight cruisers, touring bikes, and the sporty Scout. The newest iterations of the Indian Scout are 2025 models in five different flavors. I attended the Tennessee launch […]

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]]> 2025 Indian Scout Classic First Look [7 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/04/14/2025-indian-scout-classic-first-look-7-fast-facts/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:24:04 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=276762 There are five new motorcycles in the 2025 Indian Scout lineup—the 101 Scout, Sport Scout, Super Scout, Scout Bobber, and Scout Classic. The newest Scouts feature the new SpeedPlus 1250 engine and matching frame, with the various Scouts mining a different part of Indian’s long heritage. We covered technical aspects and the broad range of […]

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]]> 2025 Indian Scout Bobber First Look [8 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/04/10/2025-indian-scout-bobber-first-look-8-fast-facts/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:11:20 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=276551 The five-bike 2025 Indian Scout lineup we told you about last week includes a healthy dose of attitude with the 2025 Indian Scout Bobber. Check out the 2025 Indian Scout lineup story for all the details on the new motor, frame, trim lines, and accessory collections; we won’t repeat the information here. Instead, we’re focusing […]

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]]> 2025 Indian Sport Scout First Look [8 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/04/08/2025-indian-sport-scout-first-look-8-fast-facts/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 18:45:58 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=276490 The Indian 101 Scout is the flagship of the 2025 Indian Scout lineup we detailed a few days ago. However, there’s a less-expensive alternative to the hot-rod 101. The 2025 Indian Sport Scout gets by without the more powerful tune of the SpeedPlus 1250 motor, has just one front disc brake, and less sophisticated suspension. […]

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]]> 2025 Indian Super Scout First Look [7 Fast Facts For Touring] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/04/06/2025-indian-super-scout-first-look-7-fast-facts-for-touring/ Sat, 06 Apr 2024 19:22:07 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=276465 The 2025 Indian Super Scout takes on the role of touring motorcycle as part of the new five-bike 2025 Indian Scout lineup. The new Super Scout mixes style and functionality with an all-new SpeedPlus 1250 motor to give owners the ability to quickly get away for the weekend. We went into great detail about the […]

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]]> 2025 Indian 101 Scout First Look [11 Flagship Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/04/04/2025-indian-101-scout-first-look-11-flagship-fast-facts/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 07:03:18 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=276375 Serving as a flagship for the new Indian Scout lineup, the 2025 Indian 101 Scout offers the most power of any new Scout, an enhanced chassis, and the premium Limited +Tech Trim line. We explained the five-bike 2025 Indian Scout lineup earlier; check that story out for more details. So, until we can get on […]

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]]> 2025 Indian Scout Lineup First Look [New Engine and Frame] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/04/02/2025-indian-scout-lineup-first-look-new-engine-and-frame/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:26:59 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=276324 For the first time since its introduction, the Indian Scout is getting an overhaul. The 2025 Indian Scout lineup of five models features an all-new V-twin motor, more technology, and three trim levels for each iteration. We will go into detail about each model in separate stories—there are links in the next paragraph—as there is […]

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]]> 2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm Lineup First Look [7 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/03/25/2025-triumph-rocket-3-storm-lineup-first-look-7-fast-facts/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:57:43 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=276007 The Triumph Rocket 3 R and GT models are getting updates, but not for 2024–we’re talking 2025 already. So, let’s take a look at the 2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R and Rocket 3 Storm GT. With more power and a few other changes, the Storms are coming next month. Let’s check out what’s new. […]

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]]> 2024 Harley-Davidson Tobacco Fade Enthusiast Collection Debuts https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/03/05/2024-harley-davidson-tobacco-fade-enthusiast-collection-debuts/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 07:12:31 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=275536 Three motorcycles are in the 2024 Harley-Davidson Tobacco Fade Enthusiast Collection—the Low Rider ST, Ultra Limited, and Tri Glide Ultra. The defining feature for each is the high-end paint and graphics, with all technical aspects unchanged. A maximum of 2,000 examples of each Tobacco Fade model will be produced. Inspired by 1960s rock ’n’ roll […]

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]]> 2024 Harley-Davidson Hydra-Glide Revival First Look [27 Pics] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/02/29/2024-harley-davidson-hydra-glide-revival-first-look-27-pics/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 22:00:57 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=275423 Just as the premium motorcycles from Harley-Davidson’s Custom Vehicle Operations are highly anticipated each year, so too is the latest addition to the Icons Collection. The three previous Icon bikes—2021 Electra Glide Electra Glide Revival, 2022 Low Rider El Diablo, and last year’s Electra Glide Highway King—have been fantastic, both functionally and aesthetically. Now, we […]

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]]> 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide First Look [14 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/02/15/2024-harley-davidson-road-glide-first-look-14-fast-facts/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 06:57:42 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=275092 It’s a big year for the Harley-Davidson Road Glide, a model that debuted over a quarter of a century ago. The 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide features a new engine, a new fairing, enhanced electronics, updated suspension, and more. We’re here to tell you all about it, so let’s get started. The Milwaukee-Eight 117 used in […]

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]]> 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide First Look [9 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/01/31/2024-harley-davidson-street-glide-first-look-9-fast-facts/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 02:49:39 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=274614 While the first thing you’ll notice about the 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide is its new batwing fairing, big changes are afoot on the popular big-inch bagger. We will dispense with the chit-chat and get right to them. The Street Glide’s V-twin gets 10 more cubes. The base 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide is powered by a […]

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]]> Bell Bullitt Helmet Review [Premium Retro Full-Face Styling] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/12/30/bell-bullitt-helmet-review-premium-retro-full-face-styling/ Sat, 30 Dec 2023 08:21:38 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=273505 Bell’s fantastic-looking Bullitt helmet references the company’s Star helmets from the 1960s and ’70s, and borrows its name from the iconic 1968 Steve McQueen action-thriller. The result is a classic-looking helmet that is the perfect accompaniment to any motorcycle in the retro-modern, café racer, or standard genres. The design of the Bell Bullitt is decidedly […]

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]]> 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 First Look [11 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/12/20/2024-royal-enfield-shotgun-650-first-look-11-fast-facts/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 04:23:52 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=273299 There is now a fourth parallel-twin from Chennai, India—the 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650. The new Shotgun joins the INT 650, the GT 650, and the also-new Super Meteor 650 atop the Royal Enfield lineup. While the bobber-style Shotgun might look similar to the Super Meteor cruiser, it is definitely its own model, so let’s […]

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]]> 2024 Ducati Diavel For Bentley First Look [Batur-Inspired] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/12/09/2024-ducati-diavel-for-bentley-first-look-batur-inspired/ Sun, 10 Dec 2023 07:11:09 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=272549 We have seen Ducati x Lamborghini collaborations in the past. That’s not as outlandish as it sounds at first glance, as both brands are owned by the Volkswagen Group. Given that Bentley falls under the same corporate ownership, the 2024 Ducati Diavel For Bentley should come as no surprise. The 2024 Ducati Diavel for Bentley […]

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]]> 2024 BMW R 12 First Look [15 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/11/23/2024-bmw-r-12-first-look-15-fast-facts/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 05:17:10 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=272067 Ten years ago, BMW celebrated its 90th anniversary with the BMW R nineT. The R nineT featured the air-/oil-cooled boxer engine and was available in a broad range of iterations, from café racer to scrambler. It has proven to be a durable platform. However, it is being replaced this year with the dramatically new 2024 […]

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]]> Dunlop Elite 4 Long-Term Test: Over 11,000 Miles https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/10/28/dunlop-elite-4-long-term-test-over-11000-miles/ Sat, 28 Oct 2023 08:05:16 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=270971 The Dunlop Elite 4 motorcycle touring tire is designed to be a long-wearing dual-compound tire, providing stable handling on wet or uneven surfaces while delivering high ride quality and a competitive price.   Fitted to a 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster—bias-ply tire sizes 100/90 x 19 front and 50/80 x16 rear–the performance of the Dunlop Elite 4 […]

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]]> Xpd X-Nashville Boots Review https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/10/27/xpd-x-nashville-boots-review/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:22:42 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=270835 As far as my favorite riding apparel goes, boots are second only to leather jackets. There is something about the look and feel of fine footwear to rev my heart. Xpd X-Nashville motorcycle boots do just that, and at a nice price point of $270. Sure, you can spend double that on some boots, yet […]

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]]> BMW Motorrad Days Americas 2023 at Barber Vintage Festival https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/10/12/bmw-motorrad-days-americas-2023-at-barber-vintage-festival/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 01:30:40 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=270625 I hardly know where to start when telling the story of the BMW Motorrad Days Americas 2023, held in partnership with the Barber Vintage Festival at Barber Motorsports Park. The mind-blowing celebratory event began with the unveiling of the all-new, highly anticipated BMW R 1300 GS. Few companies make it to the 100-year mark, and […]

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