Author Topic: Favorite US Motorcycle Mag (Read 5444 times)

Sven · « **Reply #15 on:** May 09, 2006, 12:43:19 PM »

Paul's right, CYCLE WORLD and MOTORCYCLIST are so cheap to subscribe to (much like TIME and NEWSWEEK) that it's a crime to buy them on the newstand more than once or twice a year...even if you don't actually read them.

I also like RIDE TEXAS, which I pick up a couple times a year when I'm down that way.

The Brit mags can be fun since they use the sort of winking humor that a lot of Brit mags have, but overall, they aren't THAT different from the others. I do envy the articles where they can circle the island in a day, then take the Chunnel train and cross three or four countries in another day. (As my letter one of the mags printed stated!)

kevinfromrex · « **Reply #16 on:** May 10, 2006, 04:01:27 PM »

I like the UK mag Bike, expensive but worth it.

Red01 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 10, 2006, 04:15:32 PM »

Remember what he said:

Quote from: "ant_129"

I would like to limit it to the US

ant_129 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 10, 2006, 08:38:25 PM »

I guess I am not totally against a forgien mag, I just don't really want to read about bikes I won't ever have a chance to ride, buy or even see in person. Plus I figured they would be a bit more pricey for delivery to the door. I may look into a few brit mags based on the discussion.

I am looking for something that is more naked bike focused (I don't want it primarily cruisers and crotch rockets) and can provide a few reviews here and there. I also would like to read tips for riding, modding, or whatever related to motorcycling.

Thanks for all your input, I think I just need to go to a book store and get a few mags of the ones recommended and see what I like.

WEINERDOGBONE · « **Reply #19 on:** May 10, 2006, 11:17:33 PM »

I also subscribe to MCN after Paul quoted them on here a year ago or so. I am a Consumer Reports subscriber as well. I would say MCN is to bikes as Consumer Reports is to cars.

I love the no BS reviews and I am willing to pay for it. I have read Bike and thought it had tons of info but was difficult to read as stated earlier in this thread.

Cycle World is okay but I seem to have allowed my subscription lapse on that mag.

Cargo7 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 10, 2006, 11:23:55 PM »

Try a new rag called "Motorcycle Escape" - so far pretty decent. Not so much about our bikes but more where to ride 'em.

Maximus · « **Reply #21 on:** May 20, 2006, 08:56:07 PM »

Motorcyclist for me, along with the occassional Brit mag that I can find at the local B&N.

Roadbike is one of my least favorite mags out there, mosly due to every other paragraph using the words "cool" "hot" or "bad-ass." The wrench skills of some of the "how-to" writers are sorely, sorely lacking based upon the crap that they put in their articles.

Max

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #22 on:** May 21, 2006, 12:26:24 AM »

Is Motorcyclist still put out by Peterson Publishing? They always seem to have the lowest quality product (even physically), IMHO. Whether it be Guns & Ammo, Motorcyclist, or anything else they do.

Now, the groups that do American Handgunner, Guns & Weapons For Law Enforcement, Car & Driver, and Rider seem to be much better.

smooth operator · « **Reply #23 on:** May 21, 2006, 08:05:24 AM »

I like Sport Rider,besides testing new bikes they test race bikes new and old.Good editoroals,ask the geek,riding tips,tire comparos,helmet comparos,pipe comparos.Art and science section. I'm always wating for the next one to come out. A few yrs back they had Carry Andrews customized Bandit featured.Well known engine builder and endurance racer,I still have that one stashed somewhere.
I just got my 1st copie of Road Racer X too. Lots of racing news and info.

Author Topic: Favorite **US** Motorcycle Mag (Read 5444 times)

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