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  • An Open Letter to Indian Motorcycle: Build a Scout Scrambler

    An Open Letter to Indian Motorcycle: Build a Scout Scrambler

    Indian has all the tools it needs to give the people what they want

  • What I want: BMW R1200RS

    One of the people I’ve always looked up to in life is James Moore. A friend of my father’s since the two of them were reporters in Texas in the 1970s, he’s always been a touchstone figure for me. He’s a strong writer, quick-witted, intelligent, ambitious and generally a lot of other things that I…

  • This bike is a pain in the caboose

    One of the things I didn’t really mention in my review of the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 is that it is, in fact, a large piece of machinery. It is not so huge as a Triumph Tiger Explorer, nor a BMW R1200GS, but is still pretty damned big. Tall and wide, the thing has a lot…

  • Gear review: Givi GPS and Smartphone Holder

    Gear review: Givi GPS and Smartphone Holder

    This simple solution for navigation is affordable, durable, and mostly functional.

  • EBR we hardly knew ye

    By now you will have heard the news that EBR is no more. Out of the blue this week, the company announced it was shutting its doors, laying off all 126 employees and selling off assets to try to cover a $20 million debt. That’s a damned shame. And it’s really surprising. OK, when I…

  • Why you (and everyone you know) should ride a motorcycle

    Why you (and everyone you know) should ride a motorcycle

    Trying to convince a friend, or yourself, to ride a motorcycle? Here’s some help.

  • A lovely ugly machine

    The story of my new V-Strom starts back in February. Tuesday, 3 February, to be exact. That was the day I took off work and rode 80 miles in the freezing cold and snow for the sake of being one of the first people in the UK to test ride the new Indian Scout. When…

  • 2015 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Adventure ─ First ride

    2015 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Adventure ─ First ride

    Praising the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Adventure’s road performance, features, and comfort despite its off-road limitations and design flaws.