If you’re thinking about expanding your reading repertoire or if you’re thinking you’d like to branch out into a new and different type of motorcycle fandom, here are some of the best magazines to consider:

·         Cycle World. This one has been around for over four decades. Cycle World Magazine follows the overall motorcycle world, focusing on the areas of news, photographs and cycle design. It’s published 24 times a year (about twice a month).

·         Dirt Rider. This one is devoted to the area of off-road biking. It also covers Motocross. It deals with professional off-road biking as well as amateur off-road biking. It comes out monthly.

·         Biker. This magazine is aimed at the serious die-hard Harley-Davidson fanatic. This is everything that a Harley owner wants from a magazine. There are plenty of bike pics, hot chicks and all of the schedules of the latest Harley rallies and trips all across the entire nation. It’s published monthly.

·         Hot Bike. Hot Bike is dedicated to younger Harley-Davidson owners, which is a very specific niche. It’s published 13 times each year.

·         Sport Rider. This one is published 10 times a year. It’s all about performance. There are track tests of new bikes, riding tips and all sorts of performance-enhancing advice.

·         Motocross Action. This magazine covers all things Motocross. It is the official magazine of worldwide Motocross racers. If Motocross is your thing, this is the one for you. It comes out monthly.

·         Easyriders. No list of motorcycle magazines would be complete without this one. This is the ultimate babes-and-bikes magazines. They feature exclusive coverage of the biggest and best bike shows such as Daytona and Sturgis. It also offers technical advice, and some of the hottest motorcycle models in print.

·         Motorcyclist. Another general motorcycle enthusiast magazine. The articles and features tend to focus on the more practical aspects of motorcycle riding. It’s a monthly publication.

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