Chris Cope
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British weather is proof that there is a God and that he does not like you. When you are caught in the middle of some interminable squall, the misery is just too great for such phenomena to be random. No; a higher power crafted this. Some great and awesome mind invested tremendous time and effort…
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Feeling practical
I talk a lot about the bikes I want. It’s one of the main facets of this blog; there are just so many amazing and cool motorcycles out there, and I wish I could own them all. My daydream is that I could be like Jay Leno and possess a seemingly infinite garage full of…
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What I want: Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 SE
I’ve got love for the Griso’s design and performance, but why no ABS?
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Stuff I don’t know: Why not use aluminium?
“Man, if I had the money, I think I’d get one of those Honda F6Bs,” I’ll sometimes tell myself. Effectively Honda’s Goldwing grand tourer sans top box, the F6B is, after all, a good-looking machine. And from everything I’ve read it’s a hell of a lot of fun to ride, with handling that belies its…
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2005 Honda CBF600SA – Long-term review
A durable, dependable bike suited for new riders and commuters, offering decent performance
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Looking forward to INTERMOT 2014
As autumn approaches, motorcycle enthusiasts anticipate European trade shows for new models, including hopes for ABS-equipped Victory and Yamaha updates.
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The forgotten names
The author reflects on a motorcycle trip through Yorkshire Dales, exploring its culture while visiting the disappointing National Motorcycle Museum.
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Ay up
A stone wall near Grassington This is Part 2 of my Yorkshire Dales trip. To read Part 1 click here. One of the strange aspects of British life is that all 64 million of us are crammed into a space no larger than the state of Oregon, but getting around in that space takes an excruciatingly long…