# Gear and Road

> Motorcycle buying guides, comparisons and specs for American riders.


## Posts

- [Honda Grom vs Navi Compared for Size, Price and Purpose](https://gearandroad.com/honda-grom-vs-navi-size-price/): If you are weighing a Honda Grom vs Navi, size and price usually come first.
- [Harley-Davidson for Beginners: Which Models Fit You](https://gearandroad.com/harley-davidson-for-beginners-first-bike/): If you are shopping for Harley-Davidson for beginners, the short answer is yes, as long as you choose a smaller, lower model.
- [Kawasaki Eliminator 451cc Twin From $6,649](https://gearandroad.com/kawasaki-eliminator-specs-prices-riders/): The Kawasaki Eliminator is a cruiser built around a Ninja-based 451cc parallel-twin, and Kawasaki calls it the most approachable motorcycle it has made.
- [2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide: Clutch Recall Facts](https://gearandroad.com/2018-harley-davidson-street-glide-common/): The 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide is included in a recall for a potential clutch failure. The recall covers 177,636 motorcycles in the U.S.
- [2018 Honda Rebel 500: 471cc Twin, 408 lb, Worth Buying?](https://gearandroad.com/2018-honda-rebel-500-buying-guide/): The 2018 Honda Rebel 500 is a compact cruiser built around a 471 cc (28.7 cubic inches) parallel twin.
- [Honda Rebel 300 vs 500: 286cc or 471cc, Which Fits You?](https://gearandroad.com/honda-rebel-300-vs-500/): The Honda Rebel 300 vs 500 choice comes down to engine size and what you want from it.
- [Motorcycle Wet Clutch: How It Works and Its Trade-offs](https://gearandroad.com/motorcycle-wet-clutch-explained/): A motorcycle wet clutch is a clutch whose plates turn in engine oil instead of running dry.
- [Road Glide vs Street Glide: Which Fits Your Riding?](https://gearandroad.com/road-glide-vs-street-glide/): The core question in Road Glide vs Street Glide is how each bike's fairing, handlebar and weight fit the way you ride.
- [How a Motorcycle Carburetor Meters Fuel and Air](https://gearandroad.com/motorcycle-carburetor-how-it-works/): A motorcycle carburetor meters fuel and air into the engine so the engine can burn the mixture.
- [Retro Motorcycles to Buy: Looks, Value and Ride Quality](https://gearandroad.com/retro-motorcycles-to-buy-looks-value/): Riders shopping for retro motorcycles to buy usually want three things: classic looks, a fair price and a bike that rides well on real roads.
- [Used Kawasaki Ninja H2: Recalls, Damage, and Mods to Check](https://gearandroad.com/used-kawasaki-ninja-h2-buying-guide/): Before you buy a used Kawasaki Ninja H2, check whether the bike has the transmission recall fix, review its engine history, and confirm which modifications are on it.
- [Where Did Café Racer Motorcycles Come From?](https://gearandroad.com/cafe-racer-motorcycles-origins-style/): Café racer motorcycles began as a street scene in postwar Britain, long before factories built them.
- [Used Kawasaki Ninja 400: What to Check and Common Issues](https://gearandroad.com/used-kawasaki-ninja-400-buying-guide/): If you are looking at a used Kawasaki Ninja 400, check the model year, the ABS, and how the clutch and neutral feel before you pay.
- [Triumph Trident 660: Specs, Price, and Who It's For](https://gearandroad.com/triumph-trident-660-specs-price-guide/): The Triumph Trident 660 is a roadster built around a 660 cc triple-cylinder engine. For the 2026 model year, U.S. pricing starts at $8,995.
- [Kawasaki Versys 650: Specs, Price & Who It's For](https://gearandroad.com/kawasaki-versys-650-specs-price/): The Kawasaki Versys 650 is a bike built around a 649 cc parallel-twin engine.
- [What Is a Cruiser Motorcycle? Beginner's Guide](https://gearandroad.com/what-is-a-cruiser-motorcycle/): A cruiser motorcycle is built around style, customization, and easy low-speed riding.
- [Honda CB500F Specs, Price & Who It's For](https://gearandroad.com/honda-cb500f-specs-price-who/): The Honda CB500F is a naked motorcycle with a 471 cc parallel-twin engine.
- [Yamaha YZF-R3: Specs, Price, and Who It's For](https://gearandroad.com/yamaha-yzf-r3-specs-price-who/): The Yamaha YZF-R3 is a 321 cc sport bike for riders who want a light, lower-cost route into sport riding.
- [Honda Africa Twin: Specs, Price & Who It's For](https://gearandroad.com/honda-africa-twin-specs-price/): The Honda Africa Twin is a 1,084 cc adventure motorcycle sold in two trims, the standard model and the Adventure Sports ES, each with a manual or DCT transmission.
- [Yamaha Ténéré 700: Specs, Price & Who It's For](https://gearandroad.com/yamaha-tenere-700-specs-price-guide/): The yamaha ténéré 700 is a midsize adventure bike built around a 689cc parallel twin, with a 34.4 in seat and a 2025 US starting MSRP of $10,999.
- [Honda Grom Maintenance Intervals: Service Schedule Guide](https://gearandroad.com/honda-grom-maintenance-intervals/): If you want to know how often to service a Honda Grom, the honda grom maintenance intervals are the place to start, but the published numbers are limited.
- [Best Electric Dirt Bikes 2026: Top Picks Compared](https://gearandroad.com/best-electric-dirt-bikes-2026/): The best electric dirt bikes 2026 riders can choose from don't have one clear winner. The right pick depends on the rider, the terrain, and the budget.
- [Honda Rebel 500 vs SE: Which Should You Buy?](https://gearandroad.com/honda-rebel-500-vs-se/): If you are weighing honda rebel 500 vs se, the short answer is that the mechanical package is nearly identical, so the decision mostly comes down to styling, equipment, and price.
- [Harley-Davidson History: How the Brand Got Here](https://gearandroad.com/history-of-harley-davidson-motorcycles/): The harley-davidson history starts with two young men in Milwaukee, a backyard shed, and a motorized bicycle.
- [Electric Motorcycle Companies Worth Knowing in 2026](https://gearandroad.com/electric-motorcycle-companies-worth-knowing/): If you are weighing an electric motorcycle, the field is wider than most riders expect.
- [Honda Grom Clones: What They Are and How They Compare](https://gearandroad.com/honda-grom-clones-what-they-are/): Honda grom clones are 125cc bikes that compete directly with the Honda Grom.
- [Electric Motorcycle Laws: What Riders Need to Know](https://gearandroad.com/electric-motorcycle-laws-riders-need-know/): Electric motorcycle laws are set mostly by your state, not by the bike itself.
- [How Much Does the Honda Grom Cost? 2025 Prices](https://gearandroad.com/how-much-does-honda-grom-cost/): If you are researching the honda grom cost for a new bike, start with the 2025 manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP).
- [Best Motorcycles Under $8,000 in 2026](https://gearandroad.com/best-motorcycles-under-8000-2026/): Finding motorcycles under $8,000 is easier when you know which features matter for how you ride.
- [Yamaha MT-07 First Bike? Who It Suits and What to Know](https://gearandroad.com/yamaha-mt-07-first-naked-bike/): A Yamaha MT-07 first bike choice can work for a rider who wants a light, manageable middleweight naked, but it is not the smallest machine you can buy.
- [Kawasaki Ninja 500: Specs, Strengths, and Who It Suits](https://gearandroad.com/kawasaki-ninja-500-profile/): The Kawasaki Ninja 500 is a sport motorcycle built around a 451cc liquid-cooled parallel twin.
- [Kawasaki Z650: Middleweight Naked Bike Profile](https://gearandroad.com/kawasaki-z650-middleweight-naked-profile/): The Kawasaki Z650 is a middleweight supernaked motorcycle — a 649 cc (39.6 ci) parallel-twin roadster with aggressive Sugomi styling, positioned as the practical, everyday counterpart to the Ninja 650.
- [Indian Recalls 392 Chief Vintage Bikes Over VIN Label Error](https://gearandroad.com/indian-chief-vintage-recall/): Indian Motorcycle recalls 392 Chief Vintage bikes after a VIN label error lists the wrong rear wheel size. The fix is a simple mailed decal.
- [KTM Recalls Husqvarna and GasGas Models for Faulty Rear Brakes](https://gearandroad.com/ktm-husqvarna-recall/): KTM North America is recalling more than a dozen Husqvarna and GasGas off-road and dual-sport models because rear brake calipers can crack and break. Full affected-model list, timeline, and what owners should do inside.

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