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2014 Indian Chief Classic – First ride
A bike that excels in comfort and performance but is prohibitively expensive and may not suit every rider’s needs.
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Victory drops price of Gunner in the UK
Victory fans are somewhat few and far between in the United Kingdom (and who can blame them considering the outdated marketing philosophy Victory displays at shows like Motorcycle Live?), so the number of people who will be interested in this little bit of “news” could probably be counted on one hand. But I thought I’d…
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A look back at Motorcycle Live 2014
Motorcycle Live showcased numerous brands, revealing diverse preferences, impressions, and marketing strategies of attendees.
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What I Want: Victory Gunner
I can’t believe I’ve thus far neglected to add the Victory Gunner to my What I Want list. I suppose I got a little wrapped up in being disappointed in Victory for appearing to rest on its laurels over the past year or so. The 2015 model year line up that was announced this past…
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Gear review: Knox Fastback Gilet
“Gilet,” for those of you playing along at home, is a fancy word for vest. But Knox, being a British company, probably doesn’t call this bit of kit the Knox Fastback Vest because in British lingo a vest is often a tank-top. “So, wait,” I can hear American voices saying. “Does that mean that when…
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Monsoon season
Nikwax, Fabsil, duct tape, repeat. Nikwax, Fabsil, duct tape, repeat. Nikwax, Fabsil, duct tape, repeat. Nikwax, Fabsil, duct tape, repeat. Nikwax, Fabsil, duct tape, repeat… It feels as if it has been raining nonstop for the past two months. The relative dry of September had lulled me into a false sense of security and I had…
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The Great Welsh Tea Towel Adventure
Maybe I can rediscover my love for Wales with the help of a motorcycle
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The new all-rounders
The writer explores adventure-touring motorcycles, evaluating BMW, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki, Triumph, and Yamaha models for performance, aesthetics, and affordability.