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Where have all the midsize shaft-drive bikes gone?

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Dear MOby,

Greetings. In the late 1970s and early ’80s I was a motorcycle courier. My bike of choice was the Honda CX500. Around that time and through most of the ’80’s there were a lot of mid size motorcycles with shaft drives. I eventually sold it and haven’t ridden since. 

I’m retired now and looking to get back into motorcycling and do some touring on a mid-range shaft-drive bike (side road touring, not major motorways) but they don’t seem to exist anymore (except for Moto Guzzi). 

So what happened to the mid-range final shaft bikes?  

Just curious and if

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Bob’s Free Bikes refurbishes old bikes for children in need

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FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ — Since 2019, the hustle and bustle inside the halls of a former Fountain Hills middle school helped to transform a modest operation aimed at getting underprivileged kids across the Valley bicycles, into a substantial headquarters of giving.

“We’re not giving kids a bike, we’re giving them a ticket to discovery and to adventure,” said Bob Mandel.

Bob Mandel founded Bob’s Free Bikes five years ago hoping to give away a few bikes a year.

“It started in my garage, not the smartest idea I’ve ever had, when we moved in here to the school, we thought

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10 Cruiser Bikes You’ll Most Likely Regret Buying

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For decades, cruiser motorcycles dominated the motorcycle landscape in North America, today that has changed to some extent, but there is most certainly still a hard core following.

While the time-honored cruiser manufacturer, Harley-Davidson dominated sales for decades, the other pretenders all had a fair crack at the market, some good, some bad and a fair few ugly examples came and went. Harley themselves remained unchanged for the most part, but still managed to produce a few of their very own duds. Cruisers have gotten just as advanced as any other type of motorcycle today, but that didn’t happen overnight

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10 Cruiser Bikes You’ll Regret Buying

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Cruiser bikes have been a popular motorcycle style in America since the 1930s. Popular American cruiser brands include Indian, Croker, Excelsior, and Harley-Davidson — the last one having dominated the North American market with their big-bore V-Twin cruisers.

But why are cruisers so popular? There are many factors, including pop culture, the history of Harley and Indian and a swarm of large motorcycling events. Many fell in love with the cruiser after watching the terminator ride a Harley-Davidson Fat Boy or the FXR chopper in Pulp Fiction.

That said, not every cruiser will give you days of joyful, satisfying riding.

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10 Cruiser Bikes Inexperienced Riders Should Stay Far Away From

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If Americans were asked to choose one type of motorcycle to ride forever, most would probably choose a cruiser. Cruisers have been America’s favorite motorcycles since as early as the 1930s when young riders used to go around the country in search of adventure. People love cruisers for their low seats, loud and torquey engines, and relaxed riding position.

RELATED: The 9 Best Beginner Motorcycles For Long Road Trips

Cruisers aren’t typically associated with speed, which is why beginners prefer them over other types of motorcycles. Not all of them, though. Over the last few decades, manufacturers have produced cruisers

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5 Cruiser Bikes That Are Perfect For Touring (5 That Are Made For Short Trips)

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A cruiser bike often comes to mind when you imagine freedom on the open highway. Very few things scream exploration and adventure more than the rumble of a cruiser motorcycle. Cruisers are popular among motorcycle riders of all ages due to their unique look, distinct upright riding posture with the legs stretched out, and often big displacement and engines with plenty of low-end torque.

The style and design of cruisers make them a popular choice for many touring enthusiasts. That said, some cruisers are made specifically for long-haul trips, while others are made for commuting and short trips.


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IAA MOBILITY 2021: future cars, scooters and bikes revealed

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The Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung has always been about its home country. First held in Berlin in 1897, in modern times the IAA became almost exclusively associated with Frankfurt. Postponed by the pandemic, as well as the ongoing downturn in auto show attendance in the West, the 2021 event has re-branded itself IAA Mobility and switched venues to a scattering of locations around Munich. No longer a collection of vast exhibition halls assembled as a temple to the cult of the car, IAA Mobility has set itself up to talk about all aspects of contemporary transportation. For now, the car is still

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