Urban

I guess the first thing I should disclose is that I've never really liked the Fat Boy moniker that Harley-Davidson put on this Softail motorcycle. But, then, I never liked the name Fatburger--a popular local hamburger chain in Los Angeles--even as I happily devoured their signature sandwich.

Rocket III Road Test

The Triumph Rocket III Roadster is a big machine and, although the weight is carried low, at a claimed 807 pounds wet, it is also heavy. However, the long pullback handlebars make for comfortable, upright ergonomics.

WEISE has introduced two new motorcycle boots for 2011 - the sports styled Monza and the rugged Urban - both of which have a leather upper and are waterproof too.

If it's all about the journey, the 2012 Triumph America is just the ticket.

Settle into the comfortable seat, turn the key below your left thigh, flick the start button and forget about everything else.