J. A. Louis, Author at RIDEXDRIVE

IIHS Top Safety Awards for 2023

J. A. LouisFebruary 26, 2023March 1, 2023

by J. A. LouisFebruary 26, 2023March 1, 2023

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released its highly anticipated list of Top Safety Picks for 2023. The IIHS’s yearly test recognizes the vehicles that perform best in crash tests, pedestrian protection, and other safety features. As consumers increasingly prioritize safety when choosing a vehicle, the IIHS ratings......

2023 Ducati Monster SP Increasing the Fun

J. A. LouisFebruary 16, 2023February 16, 2023

by J. A. LouisFebruary 16, 2023February 16, 2023

The 2023 Ducati Monster SP looks to increase the fun with high-quality components and even less weight. Ducati, the famous Italian motorcycle manufacturer, has released a new addition to their renowned Monster series, the 2023 Ducati Monster SP. This naked bike has been highly regarded since its debut in 1992,......

CFMoto 800NK Revealing First Look

J. A. LouisFebruary 13, 2023February 13, 2023

by J. A. LouisFebruary 13, 2023February 13, 2023

The CFMoto 800 NK wants to prove that Chinese-made bikes can hold their own against their competition. CFMoto, the Chinese motorcycle manufacturer, recently revealed photos and information about the new 800NK. They’re hoping to prove that Chinese motorcycles can be built to rival those made in Japan, Europe, and America.......

2023 Kawasaki ZX-4RR KRT Edition

J. A. LouisFebruary 1, 2023February 13, 2023

by J. A. LouisFebruary 1, 2023February 13, 2023

Kawasaki’s 400cc 4-cylinder sport bike is headed to the US! Kawasaki is shaking up the 400cc supersport segment with the unveiling of the new 2023 Ninja ZX-4RR for the North American market. At the heart of the ZX-4RR is a 399cc in-line four-cylinder engine. With a 16,000 rpm redline, this......

2024 Corvette E-Ray

J. A. LouisJanuary 20, 2023February 13, 2023

by J. A. LouisJanuary 20, 2023February 13, 2023

The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is an AWD Performance Hybrid that celebrates 70 years of Corvette. Chevrolet has returned to Motorama, 70 years after the debut of the first Corvette, introducing the first-ever electrified Corvette with all-wheel-drive, the 2024 E-Ray. The E-Ray, available in removable roof coupe and hardtop convertible......

2023 BMW S 1000 RR

J. A. LouisJanuary 17, 2023February 13, 2023

by J. A. LouisJanuary 17, 2023February 13, 2023

BMW’s 2023 S 1000 RR is significantly updated and continues to be our favorite SuperSport. Visually, the 2023 S 1000 RR features three different color schemes. The base variant is Blackstorm metallic. Style Passion in Racing Red costs an additional $375. The bike we spent time with had the racing-oriented......

2024 Nissan GT-R Debuts with Styling Updates

J. A. LouisJanuary 12, 2023February 13, 2023

by J. A. LouisJanuary 12, 2023February 13, 2023

The new 2024 Nissan GT-R is finally here. The GT-R first debuted in 2007, and while it has been updated over the years, it remains largely unchanged. This could be viewed as a sign of its timeless design, but some may see it as a lack of innovation on Nissan’s......

Triumph Trident – Near Perfect!

J. A. LouisMay 2, 2022December 29, 2022

by J. A. LouisMay 2, 2022December 29, 2022

To better understand the Triumph Trident, it helps to get a bit of history about Triumph’s Street Triple and Daytona lineup. The Street Triple was introduced in 2007 as a naked roadster version of the Daytona sportbike, which was released the year prior. Both bikes came with a 675 cc......

2021 Genesis GV80 3.5 T – Review – Most Luxury for the Price

J. A. LouisMay 15, 2021December 28, 2022

by J. A. LouisMay 15, 2021December 28, 2022

The 2021 Genesis GV80 is the brand’s new entry in the mid-size luxury crossover segment. It’s incredible how quickly the Hyundai Motor Company has established itself as a leading automobile manufacturer. Much like Honda did with Acura in 1986, Toyota with Lexus, and Nissan with Infiniti in 1989, that lineup......

2021 RAM TRX – The Ultimate Truck!

J. A. LouisApril 4, 2021December 28, 2022

by J. A. LouisApril 4, 2021December 28, 2022

The Ford Raptor has enjoyed being unchallenged as the apex predator among high-performance pickup trucks for roughly a decade. Performance trucks aren’t anything new as Ford also defined the segment in the early 2000s with the Ford SVT Lightning. Unlike the Raptor, however, the lighting was an on-road performance truck,......