Ducati has made a very interesting machine. It’s a Motorcycle… but I just can’t tell what kind. I’m talking about the Multistrada 1200. The bike a technological powerhouse. ABS, Traction Control, and the valve tech that Ducati uses in their racing bikes, just tuned for low end power and smoother riding. It gives fantastic on …
I don’t know exactly what this is… But it’s a KTM dirt bike of some sort, rebuilt as Cafe Racer. I don’t know why I find this so appealing. I really don’t. I love Cafe bikes, but mostly those built on big brutal and thuggish engines. Not angry little Singles. I bet this …
Honda, and every Cycle Rag that I’ve looked at lately are all spouting off that this new commuter standard is a “Game Changer”. Okay, I took this at face value the first couple times I heard it. Its an interesting looking bike. Clean lines. Some nice MPG numbers. A trunk where the fuel tank should …
The BMW F800GS. The littler brother to the big Beemers Obi Wan and his buddy Charlie rode around the world on. For me, the bigger 1200 is just a bit too big, where as the 800 seems “Just Right”. I saw this bike in a parking lot in SLC while Gundoc and I grabbed a …
This is how you sell your company’s brand: I know M is already thinking about an Adventure Bike. And I’ve been thinking going that round too. My Enduro just gave me a taste, and I want more… I want the whole buffet. But that’s for another post. This wasn’t a post about the bikes… but …
This is a motorcycle that I hate to love and love to hate. I love Moto Guzzi’s, always have. I love Cafe Racers since the first time I saw one. So when I first saw this V7 Racer, a factory made Guzzi Cafe – I felt my heart flutter. It is beautiful. Under the looks …
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There is a brand new Motorcycle Brand that has just popped up. MOTUS. And they are impressive. Basically they have a new engine design. A V-4 specifically designed motorcycling. Small, compact, big bore, lots of power. 160 horses. You gotta love that. I especially love the Moto Guzzi look, but doubling it up. I like …
The Bike of the Week this time around is the Kawasaki ZX10R. Another one from The Big Green. Unlike my ZX11, which is aimed for “Sport Touring”, the ZX10R is pure sport. The differences are in Rider Position, Engine Tuning, and Suspension geometry and settings. It’s a completely different animal. Like a Ford Escort is …
I’ve had a lot of emails from people who have never thrown a leg over a motorcycle, wanting to know where to start. Some of those emails would have me believe they are actually considering purchasing a new 2012 ZX-14 to “Learn On”. Uh huh. Yeah, my Dad taught me how to drive in a …
In the last few times I’ve watched motorcycle racing at M’s place, one bike was the consistent performer… This BMW. See, BMW is mostly known for their Adventure Touring bikes. Well, if you are into Sport Bikes, when you think of BMW, this is the machine that springs to mind. During the races is likes …