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Consumer Reports tests motorcycles, scooters for first time since 1981

As gas prices shot for the moon last summer, the tide of scooters and small-bore motorcycles began rising right alongside as commuters did all they could to save a buck or two on fuel bills. The folks at Consumer Reports took it upon themselves to reintroduce motorcycle testing to the popular magazine for the first time since 1981 in order to help their readership make informed purchasing decisions. Safety is of paramount concern when riders first take up the switch from four to two wheels, and this fact is hammered home by the rag's editors ... Read more →

Gas prices rise along with interest in motorcycles Jeremy Korzeniewski

Click on the image for more high-res shots of the Night Rod Special As you may have noticed, we've been featuring more two-wheeled content lately as interest in motorcycles and scooters has risen ...

What to do when high gas prices turn your Dream Cruise into a nightmare Erin Mays

To some, the Woodward Dream Cruise is a heavenly celebration of America's love affair with the automobile. Just driving down Woodward these last few days has made people feel like the cars they're ...

Scooter sales hit the fast lane Joel Arellano

Scooters have shot up in popularity alongside motorcycle sales as gas prices continue to hover around $3 a gallon. According to the Motorcycle Industry Council, sales went from 12,000 in 1997 to ...

Consumer Reports tests motorcycles, scooters for first time since 1981 9 months ago on Autoblog

As gas prices shot for the moon last summer, the tide of scooters and small-bore motorcycles began rising right alongside as commuters did all they could to save a buck or two on fuel bills. The folks at Consumer Reports took it upon themselves to reintroduce motorcycle testing to the popular ...

Gas prices rise along with interest in motorcycles 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click on the image for more high-res shots of the Night Rod Special As you may have noticed, we've been featuring more two-wheeled content lately as interest in motorcycles and scooters has risen rather dramatically along with the increase in fuel prices. While we can appreciate the reduced cost of ...

What to do when high gas prices turn your Dream Cruise into a nightmare 3 years ago on Autoblog

To some, the Woodward Dream Cruise is a heavenly celebration of America's love affair with the automobile. Just driving down Woodward these last few days has made people feel like the cars they're driving are a little bit cooler, the music they're cranking is a little bit better and the style ...

Scooter sales hit the fast lane 3 years ago on Autoblog

Scooters have shot up in popularity alongside motorcycle sales as gas prices continue to hover around $3 a gallon. According to the Motorcycle Industry Council, sales went from 12,000 in 1997 to 113,000 in 2005 as people discovered the scooter's fuel-sipping100  mpg and its ability to zip ...






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