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The Everyday Sport Bike That Doesn't Feel Like A Compromise

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By Abhik Das
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The 'sport' in sport bikes is there for a reason. They’re designed with a very narrow focus, and that’s to perform for speed, not the convenience of riding fast. You can trace the lineage to the 1980s homologation specials, when manufacturers needed enough road-going replicas sold to qualify a race bike for the World Superbike competition. That meant that the ergonomics were dictated by the racing chassis, so the clip-ons sat low and the rearsets were placed high enough to fold the knees.
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The Cruiser That Makes Every Ride Feel Special

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By Abhik Das
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Ever find yourself out on an errand, two miles out to the nearest Target, but what was supposed to be a 15-minute turnaround, takes you two hours? A good motorcycle is the catalyst for a detour like that when the sun is out and the day is just perfect for a carefree ride about town on a national holiday. A good-looking cruiser makes this even more of a possibility. After all, easy-going is synonymous with a cruiser’s whole being in the motorcycling world.
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The Everyday Performance Bike That Quietly Gets Everything Right

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By Abhik Das
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Some motorcycles are the mundane commuters that simply get a job done; it’s their whole purpose. The thrill of motorcycling is found not too far away, but just a step above that. Be it a 300cc dual sport or a 2500cc torque monster, performance is what makes them interesting and intimidating in equal measure. The thing about performance, however, is that it exists at opposite ends of the spectrum. If it's accessible, it's rarely special, and if it's special, it's usually wasted in the real world.
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