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Chris Cope’s great motorcycle manifesto
I’ve found myself reading a handful of law/safety-related stories recently (here, here, here and here) and it’s gotten me thinking about the Right Way To Do Things. Obviously, the Right Way To Do Things is my way, because I’m brilliant and I have all the answers. One day people will recognise this and I will…
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What I Want: Honda VFR1200F
Chris’s admiration for the Honda VFR1200F contrasts with its high price and concerns about comfort on long rides.
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Runs in the family
“What other bikes did you ride,” I ask my father-in-law. “Before the 550?” I am again trying to find a gentle way of getting him to do something with the old Honda CB550 that sits in the back of a garage in Devon. Give it to me. Drag it out and restore it. Something. Don’t…
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What I want: the new supercharged Honda NC750
There’s a rumor that Honda is developing a super-charged NC750 and I am all in.
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Sexism and motorcycling: a frustratingly cosy pair
Sexism in motorcycle culture is rampant. Brands need to recognize women’s value beyond objectification.
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What I want: Triumph Street Tracker (which is probably actually a new Thruxton)
This anticipated Triumph bike resembles an updated Thruxton, featuring a larger engine, ABS, and upgraded performance, with a possible higher price.
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Where are the Americans?
Just a quick addendum to my previous post. One thing I noticed in the Honda video featuring world explorers was a lack of American accents. And that got me thinking: Off the top of my head, I can think of no world-travelling American motorcyclists. I can’t remember ever reading about even one. I’ve read about…