Harley Davidson Licenses Their “Harley Sound” to Honda
HAS HARLEY GONE TOO FAR? I admire, respect, ride and enjoy all kinds of motorcycles. If it’s got two wheels and a motor, I’ll probably find something to like about it. Additionally, I’m an advocate for greater brotherhood (and sisterhood) between riders of all kinds of bikes, the world over. However, I can’t say I [...]
2008 Long Beach International Motorcycle Show
WHAT’S BETTER THAN A HUGE MOTORCYCLE SHOW RIGHT ON THE OCEAN? Cycle World Magazine’s International Motorcycle Show (IMS) wrapped up its 28th expo this weekend (Dec 5-7, 08), just outside of Los Angeles, and as usual, right on the ocean, in the Long Beach Convention Center. This year’s annual show started its United States tour [...]
Kawasaki Concours14: Transcontinental Supersport Tourer
The first print ads are out for the brand new, 1400cc, Kawasaki Concours14. And…the bikes themsleves are finally in the dealerships as of the first week of July. (According to my local Kawasaki dealer, the launch date has been delayed numerous times). You can see the ads in the August 2007 issues of bike mags [...]
Modern Moto-Mother: Honda CB750 KO
Ride a street motorcycle? If it’s anything other than a cruiser, there’s a good chance you are piloting the offspring of this Honda CB750. The waves created in 1969 when Honda launched its CB750 KO are still splashing to this very day. With the introduction of its transverse, inline, 4-cylinder motorcycle engine (aka straight-four engine), [...]
Honda XR650L, Kawasaki KLR650 or Suzuki DR650S?
Sooooo, considering a dual-purpose motorcycle, are you? They sure aren’t for everyone. See the earlier post on the good and bad for this category. If you remain undaunted by the inherent compromise between street and dirt that these bikes offer, then which would best serve your future? You probably won’t go wrong with either of [...]
Jack-Hammering Through Trails
Yesterday was a perfect day for dirt bike and ATV riding through Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area in Gorman, CA. It had rained for the two days prior, so the trails were moist and the whole park was void of dust. In fact, there was a good amount of mud as a special benefit [...]
Twisted Grip Personality Test
