Cover Story
Flagship Bagger Comparo
The biggest baggers of 'em all. See how these massive touring cruisers stack up in the real world. Honda VTX1800T vs. Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT vs. Star Stratoliner vs. Triumph Rocket III Classic Tourer
The V-Rod Gets a Revolution
Milwaukee's dragster for the rest of us--the VRSCX
The Lowdown on the High Sierra
Yosemite's grin-generating back roads are worth the extra effort. Check out these tips for prime rides and tours in the area.
Messing With Perfection
Honda Rune customs may be few and far between, but we found us a doozy
Buyer's Guide:
The Next Generation of Jeans 12 better ways to cover your ass
Beating the Cold, Zimmerman-style
Our tech editor offers tips to help keep you entertained in the off-season
Tech Matters
Those old scoots really weren't as great as we remember
Tech Q&A
Swapping pipes, final drives and your bike's electrical output
How-To
Zimmerman explains the black art of changing tires
Cruiser Tested
Avon's new RoadRider tires, Harley's FXRG-2 Boots and Cardo's Scala-Rider FM Bluetooth Headset
Main Jet
Choppers are so 2001
Rumblings
You have issues; we're all ears
Between the Lines
Harley generates yet another V-Rod variant, and Cobra messes with Suzuki's M109R. Plus, Can-Am's shocking new streetbike. And scoops from the Indy Dealer Expo
New Products
Upgrade your lights and clean up your airbox. While you're at it, check out the latest exhausts systems
Survival
You'll have to tie down your pride and joy eventually; why not do it right?
Exhaust Notes
Gaining converts to the cruiser cause, one squid at a time