Outfitting Guides

The Indian Vintage takes the classic American motorcycle look to the extreme, tassels and all. With the name of “Vintage,” it should be no surprise that the motorcycle has an old-school look to pay homage to its heritage. If you’re in the market for a cruiser with classic looks but modern amenities, look no further than the Indian Vintage.

Consider upgrading your 2021 Indian Chief headlights with D7 LED Light Kit because of its wide field of view, ideal for late night rides. The D7s also have the ability to increase the brightness of the lights in seconds to dual intensity at the flick of a switch. This is possible thanks to DENALI’s plug-and-play Dual-Intensity Controller making it easy...

When the Z900 was introduced in 2017, it improved the previous Z800 model in practically every way. The 948cc Z900 is a comfortable, confidence-inspiring street ride. The goodies introduced in the 2020 model, such as traction control and power modes, further improved an already excellent bike. But even with all the improvements and rider aids in the world, you can still...

the Kawasaki Z125 Pro. These little bikes put big fun on their 12in wheels, with a fuel-injected 125cc single that can hit more than 60 miles an hour even with a full-sized rider. The affordable price of entry has made customizing minis just as popular as riding them. The Kawasaki Z125 Pro combines naked streetfighter looks in a small package that...

The Kawasaki Versys-X 300 can be outfitted with hard bags and run at freeway speeds, but it is less touring bike and more adventure than most. Kawasaki will happily outfit you with luggage, racks, and crash guards, but their lighting leaves much to be desired. DENALI LEDs provide more options, more illumination, and fewer demands of the small bike’s charging...

The Kawasaki Versys 650 is a good bike for a lot of different riders and purposes. The parallel twin puts out a reasonable amount of power, but lacks the big top-end hit of a four-cylinder sportbike, but that’s better for inexperienced riders anyway. Tuned for plenty of torque throughout the powerband, the Versys is a great bike for everyday commuting...

Kawasaki brought back the H2 monicker now under the Ninja line, and luckily, it lives up to the predecessor's legend. The Ninja H2R was introduced in 2015 as a ridiculous 300 hp, non-road legal race bike. The most horsepower ever from a major manufacturer. Shortly after, Kawasaki toned it down for a road-legal 200hp model, the Ninja H2. 

Vitpilen translates from Swedish to English – is an aggressively styled bike whose looks set it apart from your usual café racers. On a superficial glance, its futuristic look could be confused with its Svartpilen sibling. But a closer look reveals an even more streamlined design and racer-like riding ergonomics that just beg for speed. For an entry-level bike, The Vitpilen’s...

the Svartpilen is all about looks, though. Its compact single-cylinder engine – either 692cc or 373cc depending on whether you’re riding the 701 or 401 model – propels you down tight urban streets with power and sureness. It’s a testament to the bike’s quality that Husqvarna made no changes whatsoever going from the 2020 model to 2021.

Like the Grom, the Monkey has been a huge hit with urban riders, college students, and oldsters looking for a quick trip down memory lane on the way to Whole Foods and REI. And, lord knows, those aging hipsters need to be kept safe in traffic—to see the road and to be seen by others—because, you know, hip replacement surgeries...

But let’s not forget that part of the Grom’s charm is that it’s actually a pretty okay, pretty practical motorcycle considering its size. With awesome mileage and such a small footprint, the Grom has found favor with commuters and college students alike, they’re everywhere, like mice at the State University salad bar. And being a daily ride means the Grom...

the CRF250L Rally carries the visual confidence of a rally bike—including the frame-mounted fairing, narrow/tall windscreen, and LED lights—but is, underneath, a peach of a dual-sport motorcycle. The four-stroke single doesn’t make so much power that’ll it scare newer riders, but it also has torque everywhere and an indomitable spirit that never says die. 

Honda even had the right engine, in the CRF450R motocrosser’s: A single-cam, super-light torque monster proven in competition and outpunching a CRF250L and XR650L combined. A wide-ration six-speed transmission makes the 450 right for woods in the east and desert work out west, fitted to a fully modern aluminum frame and using real dirt-spec wheel sizes for a big set...

Honda’s truly modern CB1100 is not a CB750, but it’s trying really hard to capture the essential simplicity of the CB750 that enthusiasts with long memories and creaky knees remember so fondly. Yes, the CB1100’s engine is air-cooled, with four cylinders across the frame, riding in a steel tube frame with twin shocks out back. 

Headlining the CB-X’s street orientation, the original CB500X had cast wheels with 17-inch tires at each end, softly sprung suspension, and a single front disc brake. (ABS was optional.) While lots of customizers turned the CB-X into a rally-styled machine with knobby tires and all the farkles, the CB500X was still best as a light adventure bike, thanks to docile...

the NC700X and Honda NC750X benefit greatly from better lighting, both to see the road better and to better be seen on the road. Early versions have a bike-specific DENALI light mount available that bolts right to the frame-mounting fairing and provides a sturdy perch for any of DENALI’s LED motorcycle lights

S1000RR has been a huge success for BMW, all but driving out the Japanese liter-sized sportbikes and bringing lots of dark-haired riders into BMW dealerships. And many of those riders wanted to use their superbikes often, for commuting, track riding, weekend fun flings on twisty roads, and even for some hard-edged touring.

BMW’s F900R is its latest salvo in the Roadster category, benefitting from the new F900 engine, a parallel-twin gem with scads of midrange torque and, finally, a personality you’re not afraid to bring home to the folks. The 270-degree crank makes this parallel-twin engine take on a slightly menacing growl and provide the kind of seismic feedback we all love...