I used to think 650cc and a single cylinder was all you needed. Now I’m sure the answer is 100cc. Maybe even 70cc .... Recently we threw some tiny bikes in the van and headed for the southern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our weapons of choice were a 1971 Honda CB100 and a 1981 Honda C70 Passport. While they may be small, they’re also slow! We weren’t in search of … [Read more...] about Tiny Bikes, Big Adventures: Taking a van packed with little motorcycles into the wild
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Small bikes make for big fun in the Smokies
Motorcycles typically connote power and attract those seeking heart-thumping thrill. The larger the engine displacement and the more torque, the better. But then in 2014 Honda released the Grom, a 125cc bike producing less than 10 horsepower. It was a huge hit, and the L.A. Times reported dealerships were sold out of the tiny Grom with Honda struggling to keep up with the … [Read more...] about Small bikes make for big fun in the Smokies
