BMW 450 Motorcycles Buyers Guide
BMW F 450 GS, F 450 R and F 450 RR compared: the shared 420 cc twin, chassis differences, equipment packages, Easy Ride Clutch and buying advice.
Complete buyers guides, model histories, and detailed features of used and new motorcycles. Come here for articles explaining model variants (with their confusing lettering changes), how models changed and evolved over years, and what features are available in different markets.
BMW F 450 GS, F 450 R and F 450 RR compared: the shared 420 cc twin, chassis differences, equipment packages, Easy Ride Clutch and buying advice.
BMW R 12, R 12 nineT, R 12 S and R 12 G/S compared: engines, chassis, equipment, options and which retro boxer suits you.
BMW’s F 450 R adds a twin-cylinder engine, much more torque and cornering ABS. Here’s how it compares with the G 310 R, including maintenance and who each suits.
The complete Suzuki GSX-S1000 series history, from the original GSX-S1000 and F to the second-generation naked bike, GT sport tourer and GX crossover.
Why the 2005–2006 K5/K6 Suzuki GSX-R1000 became Godzilla, what changed, how it compares, recalls, maintenance and buying advice.
Compare the Suzuki GSX-8S, GSX-8R, GSX-8T and GSX-8TT: shared engine, real chassis and equipment differences, prices, ownership, and which to buy.
A look back at the Yamaha FZR1000 Genesis and EXUP: its 20-valve engine, Deltabox frame, period ride and lasting appeal.
Triumph Daytona model history and buyer’s guide, covering the T100R, T300 family, 675, Moto2 765, and updated 2026 Daytona 660, plus used-bike advice.
Suzuki DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM buyer’s guide: what changed from the DR-Z400, how the two models differ, why they cost so much, and their rivals.
Harley-Davidson Low Rider buyer’s guide: every generation from FXS and FXR to Dyna, Low Rider S and ST, with engines, torque, issues and buying advice.