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12 Reasons to ride a motorcycle
We’re several days into 2016, but I’m of the mind that a new year doesn’t really begin until I buy a new wall calendar. Which won’t happen for another week. I’m waiting for shops to lose their nerve and offer discounts. In the meantime there’s plenty of opportunity to make New Year’s resolutions. Allow me…
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2015 Victory Vision – ride review
Futuristic looks negated somewhat by long-in-the-tooth electronics and lack of rider aids
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Models are hot, but let’s drop sexism from motorcycling
Here’s the thing: I’m a fan of the ladies. I’m a fan of looking at the ladies. And, when there is mutual agreement to do so, I’m a fan of touching the ladies. That’s just the way I am. Some deep something within drives me to think this way — to look at certain females…
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Wind, Rain and Terrorism on a Victory Vision
A late-autumn ride to Italy reveals a European Union that’s struggling in the face of terrorism
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7,000 miles on a 2015 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 – Long-term ride review
The Suzuki V-Strom 1000 is a versatile motorcycle known for its long service intervals, comfort, and reliable performance across various conditions.
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The week that showed just how badly Harley-Davidson have failed with the Street 750
This is an exciting time of year for motonerds. Around the world, a number of trade shows are taking place and manufacturers are in the process of unveiling their latest, greatest products. If, like me, you are a motonerd with a soft spot in your heart for hipsterism (I still contend that hipsters have saved…
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Bryan Harley, I hope you’re right
Victory may unveil a new liquid-cooled motorcycle model at EICMA
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Gear review: Buffalo Bay leather motorbike gloves
I’ll admit that I bought the Bay motorcycle gloves by Buffalo in something of a panic. Summer was on its way and the Furygan Revol Evo gloves I had been using through winter and early spring were getting to be uncomfortable. With temperatures pushing north of 16ºC my hands were getting sweaty in the Furygans,…