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+== 13 Of The Easiest Motorcycles To Ride, According To Bikers ==
+Sarah Chaney - March 3, 2026 10:30 am EST
+For more experienced riders, there are many ways to go about choosing your next motorcycle. Depending on your preferences, you'll want to weigh a bike based on its type, style, gas mileage, power, and other factors. On the other hand, beginners will commonly prioritize price and a manageable power level appropriate for first-time users.
+If you see anyone recommending a Suzuki Hayabusa for beginners, they're absolutely being sarcastic. A 1,340cc bike is insanely powerful and laughably fast, the complete opposite of an easy ride for beginners. The easiest motorcycles to learn how to ride are typically dual sport models between 300cc and 500cc, but there are definitely cruisers packing 650cc or 750cc that are great beginner options as well.
+Although there are exceptions to this rule, it's a commonly shared sentiment in the motorcycle community that you will drop your first bike at some point. Because of this, it's smart to have a lower budget for your first motorcycle and not buy your dream bike or a new bike as your first. Regular riders also tend to quickly grow out of the beginner-friendly 300cc to 500cc power range, so you'll be ready to swap out your affordable, low-power bike for another model before you know it. But without further ado, let's jump into our list of the easiest motorcycles to ride, according to bikers.
+Read More: https://www.slashgear.com/2111215/easiest-motorcycles-to-ride-according-to-riders/
+===== Cruiser =====
+== 5 Used Cruiser Motorcycles You Should Steer Clear Of, According To Owners ==
+D Figg - March 4, 2026 11:30 am EST
+Cruiser motorcycles are like the muscle cars of the motorcycling world. They promise riders comfortable, reliable long-distance transportation, often with that distinctive V-twin burble that we all know and love. However, not all cruiser motorcycles are made equal, and some have (rightly) earned themselves a reputation for catastrophic and expensive nightmares.
+The issue here is that, unlike sportbike owners, who accept higher maintenance as the cost of performance, or adventure bikes, which exchange mechanical complexity with off-road performance, cruisers are supposed to be unfussy and reliable. By and large, we dare say that cruisers are the most reliable class of motorbike, making up a big chunk of any "most reliable" bike lists on the internet. Thus, when a cruiser is unreliable, it's basically a complete betrayal of the segment's core promise. And the bikes on this list are possibly the worst of the lot, because they combine expensive repairs with fundamental design flaws.
+We're talking everything from transmission box failures that leave riders stranded to cracked subframes and engine failures that cost thousands of dollars. What's more, every single motorbike on this list is from a so-called "legacy" manufacturer, so it should have been a safe bet for most buyers based on brand reputation. Instead, they've become cautionary tales recorded through owner complaints, NHTSA investigations, and massive recalls.
+Read More: https://www.slashgear.com/2112110/used-cruiser-motorcycles-to-steer-clear-of/
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+== Why Do Bikers Put An X Over Their Motorcycle Headlights? ==
+Daksh Chaudhary - July 26, 2025 9:35 pm EST
+Seasoned motorcyclists sometimes do things that are far beyond our understanding, like riding close to the yellow line or wearing too much leather. Similarly, if you've ever spotted a motorcycle with an X taped over its headlight, it might just be taken as a nice design preference. In reality, this little headlight mod actually has roots that go back decades, when it was not taken as a style trend, but something born out of necessity. It had everything to do with safety and racing within the biker culture.
+Let's go back to the 1970s, when café racers, a group of riders known for speed and stripped-down bikes, began taping an X over their headlights for safety. At the time, headlight glass was fragile and could shatter into dangerous, razor-sharp pieces during a crash. The tape helped keep the broken glass in place, reducing the risk of injury to the rider and others on the road. The X pattern was smart, as it held the glass together well without blocking much light.
+Read More: https://www.slashgear.com/1920242/why-bikers-x-over-motorcycle-headlight/
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+===== Clothing =====
+==== Boots ====
+== If Your Motorcycle Boots Don't Check These 3 Boxes, It's Time For A New Pair ==
+Amber DaSilva - July 27, 2025 11:25 am EST
+What kind of boots do you wear on your motorcycle? Red Wings? Doc Martens? Blundstones? If your answer is any of those, you should rethink your riding footwear. None of those are protective enough to ride in or armored enough to keep you safe when you drop a bike on your leg, but they're not the only ill-suited footwear out there. In fact, plenty of so-called "motorcycle boots" share the same dearth of protection as those fashion boots you got at the mall.
+Rather than giving you a list of brands to look for, though, I'd rather teach you to fish — I'll give you a list of what to look for in your next motorcycle boot, so you can know that whatever you're buying is safe enough for your commute, road trip, or dirt ride. There are three main things that you'll want to look for in a motorcycle boot: Malleolus protection, crush resistance, and height. What do those mean, though, within the context of motorcycle boots?
+Read More: https://www.jalopnik.com/1922177/motorcycle-boot-buyers-guide/
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