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On this first episode of Throttle Out Commute, Zack Courts rides Indian’s Scout Bobber across Los Angeles to the MotorTrend office. Is this stripped down version of the Scout better than the original? Maybe more importantly, is it better than a comparable Harley?
Retro is the rage these days, and this Z900RS CAFE fits right in. But where exactly does it fit in and how does it stack up to the competition? On this episode of Throttle Out Commute, Zack Courts answers these questions from the saddle—and your queries from social media—on his ride across SoCal from the Throttle Out Garage to MotorTrend HQ.
The NIKEN from Yamaha is far from your average motorcycle. With two wheels up front and a standard rear section, the obvious question is: “What on earth does it feel like to ride?” Throttle Out host Zack Courts takes it for a ride across Los Angeles to explain, on this episode of Throttle Out Commute.
The Duke is one of the first models KTM released for the street, and now, 25-or-so years later, Team Orange is known far and wide for its line of Duke models—390, 690, and the mighty 1290 Super Duke R. For 2019, the Austrians have released the all-new 790 Duke. Zack Courts breaks down all of your questions, and his, in this Throttle Out Commute.
This isn’t just any Honda Monkey, this is THE Honda Monkey that Ari Henning rode in the series premiere of Throttle Out, when he and Zack Courts rode 1,000 miles of Baja. Courts commutes across Los Angeles (avoiding freeways) and talks about how the Monkey works around town and how this one has held up. Check it out on this episode of Throttle Out Commute!
Sportbikes usually don’t make great commuter machines, but for many years now Kawasaki’s ZX-6R has been aimed more at the street and less at the track. The 2019 model received a few updates and a price drop, so Zack Courts put it to the Throttle Out Commute test.
Honda’s CB1000R has been around for many years and finally got a major update for 2019. Upgrades to the engine, chassis, and a whole new look make it an immediate competitor in the naked-bike class. But where does it fit in? Take a ride with Throttle Out host Zack Courts to find out on this episode of Throttle Out Commute.
The original “travel enduro” gets an update in 2019, the biggest news being variable valve timing and a bump in displacement. It’s the gold standard in the ADV segment, so what’s good and what’s bad about the newest iteration? Take a ride with Throttle Out host Zack Courts to find out on this episode of Throttle Out Commute.
Aprilia’s beastly RSV4 has been World Superbike champion twice in the past decade, but that didn’t stop the 2019 1100 Factory version from getting a larger engine with even more power. And to help harness those ponies, winglets for downforce. Ride along on this special Throttle Out Commute with Zack Courts as he chases Ari Henning toward the 200-mph mark at one of the most famous circuits in Europe.
Small sportbikes offer some of the best bang for the buck in the motorcycling world, and the Yamaha R3 is near the top of the heap. It received updated suspension, bodywork, and dashboard components for 2019. This time on Throttle Out Commute, Zack Courts rides it to the MotorTrend office to see how it all fits together.
The famous English brand from Hinckley in England is known for its wide range of “modern classic” machines. The Speed Twin combines the high-output 1200cc engine from the racy Thruxton R with more relaxed handling and a simpler aesthetic. As usual, Zack Courts burns across Los Angeles on this Throttle Out Commute to see how it all adds up.
