Chris Cope
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Ride review: 2016 Zero DSR
Here are some words strung together: interior permanent magnet, surface mount permanent magnet, graphene matrix. You’ll hear words like these when someone tells you about a Zero motorcycle. But if you are like me, your eyes will glaze over because those words don’t create pictures in my mind of what part they will or won’t…
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2016 Zero DSR – First ride
Zero’s DSR motorcycle combines fun, technology, and the future of motorcycling
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An Iron Butt a day: Meet world traveller Urs ‘Grizzly’ Pedraita
Grizzly Pedraita plans to break the world record for global travel on a motorcycle, aiming for under 100 days.
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Thoughts on customer service
Recently I had to take my Suzuki V-Strom 1000 in for some unexpected service due to a recall related to three separate electrical issues. It’s an experience that’s annoyed me on many levels, not least of which being the fact I can no longer hold reliability as an advantage over competitors. Up until January, if…
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Victory Octane: Flop or Underappreciated Genius?
Victory’s Octane disappoints, despite boasting a promising future direction for the brand
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The freedom of lane splitting
Not too long ago, I wrote an article suggesting that motorcyclists in the United Kingdom and the rest of the European Union are generally more skilled than their American counterparts. The reason behind this, I suggested, was the intense amount of testing that comes as a result of the EU’s tiered licensing. In doing so,…
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Auritech biker earplugs – review
Auritech Biker earplugs enhance comfort, allowing conversation while riding
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2016 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin – First Ride
The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin is best suited for on-road use, offering comfort, reliability, and potential aftermarket accessories.