The Honda HR-V compact crossover SUV is like a smaller version of the CR-V. Like the Honda CR-V, the HR-V is designed to be a practical point A to point B mover of people and stuff. And in general it does its job. Like many others in the Honda lineup, the HR-V crossover SUV comes …
The Honda Gold Wing is a classic touring bike that has been around for decades. The Harley-Davidson Road Glide entered the seen in 1999 as another touring bike designed for long stretches of road and bit of adventure. How do these two popular touring motorcycles compare? When in comes to straddling your ride and hitting …
Whether it’s on pavement or going off-road, long motorcycle trips require a certain level of comfort. That’s why many touring and adventure bikes feature heated grips, for instance. But there is such a thing as too much heat. That’s why motorcycle jackets and gloves have vents and mesh. However, that doesn’t really work if you’re …
BMW is a symbol of luxury and performance. Even the Base model features amenities that many non-luxury vehicles only have when they come fully loaded down with options. But the base model of the BMW 5 Series starts at an astronomical price point. When you can get a fully loaded Honda Accord for less, why …
When these Honda motorcycles first came out, it sent a ripple through the industry. This long distance freedom fighter is Japanese engineered, but it’s an American hero. As far as a true touring bike goes, it’s hard to find a better one. In fact, you probably won’t. This bike has won Cycle World’s top 10 …
Harley Davidson makes some very fast cruisers and touring bikes, just about as far from the Honda Grom as someone can get. The fastest ones are the Harley Davidson CVO motorcycles, essentially factory-custom, limited-production machines. Unfortunately, that speed doesn’t come cheap. The latest Harley Davidson CVO Road Glide costs just under $41,000—never mind bikes, there …
Motorcycles are ridden every from dirt trails to paved roads. For the latter, standards and cruisers tend to be popular choices. Cruisers in particular offer an attractive combination of relaxed riding with casual speed. Quite a few cruisers can actually out-accelerate some high-end sports cars. However, over long stretches of road, touring bikes are the …
