2024 Honda CB500F Review: Exciting New Features and Enhanced Performance

2024 Honda CB500 Hornet (CB500F) review

Discover the latest updates and improvements on the 2024 Honda CB500F, a popular choice in the middleweight naked bike category. The 2024 Honda CB500F has received a significant refresh, bringing exciting new features and improvements that riders will surely appreciate. Priced at $6899 and available in Matte Black Metallic, this midsize street bike...

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Innovative Air Intake Design Boosts Performance and Sound for Upcoming Honda CB1000 Hornet

Innovative Air Intake Design Boosts Performance and Sound for Upcoming Honda CB1000 Hornet

Honda's CB1000 Hornet, previewed last year, remains shrouded in mystery with technical specifications and pricing still under wraps. Scheduled for release in late 2024, the new Hornet is expected to exceed 148hp and 74lb.ft of torque, boasting an engine derived from the 2017 CBR1000RR Fireblade. This power upgrade promises to outshine the existing ...

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2025 Indian Motorcycle Scout Review: A Blend of Tradition and Modern Innovation

KiWAV 4Rizz bar end mirrors on a Indian 101 Scout Bobber motorcycle

 Explore the 2025 Indian Motorcycle Scout lineup with its perfect mix of classic cruiser aesthetics and modern technology. The 2025 Indian Scout series continues to uphold its reputation for blending traditional cruiser style with modern enhancements. Indian Motorcycle introduces five distinct Scout models this year, each offering unique featu...

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Exploring the Multifaceted Benefits of Electric Bicycles: Health, Environment, and Mobility

Exploring the Multifaceted Benefits of Electric Bicycles: Health, Environment, and Mobility

— My Insights from ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal 28(2):p 19-25, 3/4 2024 | DOI: 10.1249/FIT.0000000000000944 and BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2022 Sep 12;8(4):e001275. This issue of the ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal discusses the exploration of electric bicycles (e-bikes). As a dad who occasionally uses an e-bike to take my daughter to and...

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How to photograph a motorcycle? (Part II)

KiWAV tutorial: 4 Tips for shooting stunning photos for your bike

Tip 3: Creative compositions

<3/4 beauty shot>

Shoot the front three-quarters of the bike from the right-hand side (kickstand away from you) to add depth to the image.

The quintessential 3/4 beauty shot. All vehicles are flattered by this angle. Thumb through most motorcycle magazines and you’ll notice there is hardly a single bike in straight profile.

No matter where you’re shooting, one key to decent motorcycle photography is making sure you position the bike at a 3/4 angle from the camera. Thumb through the magazine and you’ll notice we hardly ever shoot a single bike in straight profile. The 3/4 angle achieves many things, including elimination of hot spots (bright flares of sunlight) on the chrome and reflections of the photographer. A 3/4 angle is flattering to motorcycles and condenses them into a more solid, aggressive posture by eliminating see-through space, without losing any detail. You can also crop more closely at this angle so the bike or bike and rider better fill the frame. Shot from either the rear or the front, a bike at a 3/4 angle is going to look more attractive than it does in profile.

The center of an image is a stable, straightforward place. When you put something there visually, it stays there visually, usually resulting in a static composition.

<Symmetrical shot>

Depending upon the scene – symmetry can be something to go for – or to avoid completely.
A symmetrical shot with strong composition and a good point of interest can lead to a striking image – but without the strong point of interest it can be a little predictable.

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How to photograph a motorcycle? (Part I)

KiWAV tutorial: 4 Tips for shooting stunning photos for your bike

Whether you are riding on an incredible scenic route, or just hitting the road around your neighborhood, here are 4 tips for shooting stunning photos for your bike.

You snooze, you miss! AIMExpo Orlando is Coming

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Custom Culture at AIMExpo
AIMExpo Orlando is Coming.

What are the best motorcycle rides in the world? Six incredible scenic routes you can’t miss around the Sturgis motorcycle rally.

Six incredible scenic routes you can’t miss around the Sturgis motorcycle Rally

in STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY August 8th - 14th

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, just turned 75 years old last year, is one of the world’s oldest and largest motorcycle event. Each August, bikers come from everywhere to this small town in South Dakota with population of less than 7000 people, gathering a sea of bikers’ black leather. 

New But Old. 2016 Yamaha XSR900 Defines "Neo-Retro"

New But Old. Yamaha XSR900 Defines Neo-Retro - KiWAVmotors Yamaha XSR900 2016 with Achilles Mirrors
Perfectly blends classic style and modern technology.

Unveiling the Power and Charm of the KTM 990 Super Duke: A Comprehensive Review

KiWAV Blade motorcycle mirrors on a KTM 990 Super Duke

Discover the KTM 990 Super Duke, an iconic motorcycle that revolutionized the naked bike segment. Learn about its design, performance, and maintenance tips. The KTM 990 Super Duke is a legendary motorcycle that marked a significant milestone for KTM as it ventured into the world of high-capacity road bikes. Launched at a time when KTM was predomina...

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