Harley-Davidson has just released two new 2012 models that look in the Motor Company's mirrors for inspiration, the XL1200V Seventy-Two and the FLS Softail Slim.

The red-headed stepchild of motorcycledom, scooters are a strong alternative to the costs of car ownership and public transit. We decided to pit three of these gas sippers against each other - the Honda PCX, Piaggio Typhoon 125 and Yamaha Zuma 125.

These are crazy times for Danny Walker. Not only is the former AMA pro 250cc racer now running a new four-rider race team, but he's also started an innovative new riding school - the RoadRace Factory School - where crashing is not frowned upon.

Hellcat, the most affordable motorcycle in Confederate's portfolio, enters 2012 as a new model with reduced complexity and increased performance. Among the upgrades is a 2,163cc V-Twin engine of unit construction, with cases milled from billet aluminum.

Making the decision to take a much-needed holiday, we closed our laptop, shut off our phone and headed north to explore Tobermory and Ontario's Grey Bruce region - an area seemingly made for exploring on a motorcycle.