Bike Reviews

Small on Displacement, Big on Retro

Triumph has its roots steeped in race history; these two new models pay respect to the machines that preceded them. The new movement of motorcycle brands...

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  • Bike Reviews

    Introduction to Adventure

    A non-intimidating ADV bike for those ready to try something a little different. Adventure riding is very gratifying, but for many riders it can also be intimidating, especially if said riders...

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    Rider Focused Roadster

    A less aggressive riding position and a sweet, very competent inline triple that is built for the masses. Triumph’s first triple, the Trident 750, appeared the year before Honda’s legend-ary...

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    Two Bonnevilles, Two Personalities

    A pair of British cruisers with unique attributes and distinctly different characters. Bobbers were initially conceived in the mid-20th century. They were originally stripped-to-bare-bones hard-tail...

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Travel

Ferry Tales

If in doubt, trust others and just go with the flow. The first time I took the ferry across the picturesque Kootenay Lake, I was stuck sitting on my motorcycle...

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  • Travel

    Experiencing Trials on the World Stage

    There is huge learning curve when contesting international competition. Careful how much you commit to something. Don’t get too hooked. Don’t let your passion go too far. Because once you become...

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  • Travel

    Exploring Off-Highway Routes, Backcountry Style

    Be honest with yourself regarding your trail riding skills before venturing off on multi-day off-road routes. Everyone has their own reasons for riding a motorcycle. For some it’s the feeling they...

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    A South African Motorcycle Camping Adventure

    A three-week motorcycle trip from Cape Town to Durban burns indelible memories into the mind. Devouring my first kudu burger in Mossel Bay — the western starting point of South Africa’s famous...

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Product Reviews

Shoei Neotec 3 Versus Schuberth C5

Even the best helmets on the market aren’t perfect for everyone. Considering I just penned a paean (see The Last Word, page 68) to the primacy of fit as...

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  • Leatt ADV 8.5 Hydradri Boots

    Heavy-duty boots for heavy-duty abuse and protection. There isn’t much arguing with the fact that ADV touring bikes are the de facto standard genre of motorcycles these days, and because of that...

  • Five HG3 EVO WP Heated Gloves

    These heated gloves check all the boxes — well, almost all the boxes. There must be something in the human genome that causes us all, somewhere around the age of 60, to suddenly develop a complete...

  • Ducati Bevel-Drive 1970-1974

    Ducati guru Alan Cathcart releases his newest volume on the company’s legendary bevel-drive V-twins. The creation of the Ducati bevel-drive V-twins, and the early days of their quixotic evolution...

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