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__Motorcycle Magazines:__
Motorcycle magazine is a type of media genre which keeps motorcycle lovers up to date on what is happening around the motorcycle industries through interesting text and beautiful pictures. If there is a new motorcycle created by one of the motorcycle manufactures, the editors of the motorcycle magazines around the world will request the manfactures to provide a test bike for them in order to let them conduct a review on the performance, handling and styles etc. of the new bike. After they finished testing the bike, the will record all the details and published it to their magazine. If readers wanted to buy the new bike, they can read the review conducted by the magazine editors and see if the new motorcycle matches their riding styles or not. Usually a motorcycle magazine is not expensive to buy. It costs around five to six canadians.

__Pictures and Words in Motorcycle Magazines:__
If a motorcycle magazine is "Picture Specific", then readers will not be able to tell what the editors are trying to imply by looking at a varities of motorcycle photos without any words. On the other hand, if a motorcycle magazine is "Word Specific", the magazine will become very boring to read because readers are looking at more than a thousand of words. A thousand of words cannot describe what does a motorcycle looks like. Hence, most readers demanded high quality pictures while they are reading. As a result, pictures and words must be "Interdependent" where words and pictures works together and brings out the best motorcycle review.

__Advertisement in Motorcycle Magazines:__
Since Motorcycle Magazine contains a large amount of readers, many motorcycle shops will not give up any chances in placing an advertisement to these magazines. All the advertisements are usually printed at the last few pages and readers will be able to see all kinds of advertisement after finished reading the main reviews published by the magazine editors. Another way to gain recognition from readers is by sponsoring the motorcycle magazines. For example, if one of the editors needs to conduct a road test, some companies will provide racing leathers for the test riders in order to let readers see their brand's leather jacket through the picture taken from the magazine's photographer.

__Places that you can buy a Motorcycle Magazine:__
- Newstand - Bookstore (Chapters, Indigo) - WalMart - Online ordering

__Different Types of Motorcycle Magazine:__
Cycle World Magazine is for people who enjoy the engine thrill/roar of a motorcycle engine and the open road on a sunny day. It is published once a month and its editors know how to please their readers by providing newest development in motorcycle technologies and accessories. The editors will make sure that their readers will equip with all the latest details and knowledge of every motorcycle. All the pictures in this magazine are taken by professionals and are in very high qualities. Its pictures can show the beautiful curve and design of every bike which provides excellent visual satisfaction for readers when they are reading the magazine.
 * 1. Cycle World**

American rider is a motorcycle magazine which is more focused on providing news and updates on choppers such as Arlen Ness, American Choppers and Harley Davidson etc. Each issue of American Rider provides lots of extensive information on factory and aftermarket accessories and performance parts for choppers, especially custom made choppers. Since choppers are another style of riding a two-wheel machine, it is totally different from other sports or racing motorcycles. Choppers are extremely popular in the United States. Even American Choppers has its own TV show which shows them how to create a custom design chopper based on their customer's interest.
 * 2. American Rider**

Performance Bikes Magazine is for motorcycle lovers who demands a high performance superbike or interested in upgrading their motorcycle with racing performance and styles. This magazine provides all the reviews on motorcycle racing parts and accessories. This will let readers know the market value of the racing parts and provides detailed information on how the racing parts can boost up a motorcycle's performance. If riders are looking for special performance parts to install to their bike, this magazine is the best choice for them.
 * 3. Performance Bikes Magazine**

Bike Magazine is Britain's best selling motorcycle magazine. This magazine has a variety of motorcycle information and news. It also covers review on all types of motorcycle as well. Besides motorcycle updates and news, Bike Magazine has an interesting section that allows riders to share the stories of riding their bike. This provides an opportunity for riders to talk about the pros and cons of a motorcycle. On the other hand, whenever a new bike is released, Bike Magazine always get the first chance to provide world exclusives first looks of the new bike to their readers. This is one of the reasons why Bike Magazine is Britain's best selling motorcycle magazine.
 * 4. Bike Magazine**

__Reference:__
- http://www.magazinecity.com/10sz-6.html - http://www.world-newspapers.com/moto.html - McCloud, Scott. (1993). Understanding Comics. New york: Harper Collins Publishers.