Monthly Archives: February 2015

Cleveland IMS: Yamaha – A bike for every taste

Posted on February 5, 2015 by MotoADVR

Yamaha is obviously known for many things: Valentino Rossi, goes without saying; the YZF-R1, which certainly has its own following akin to the GSX-R; the FJR, the FZ1, the new FZ-09… I can go on (let’s not forget dirt bikes either). … Continue reading →

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Posted in Events & Rides | Tagged FJ-09, FJR, FZ-07, FZ-09, Motorcycle, R3, Rossi, SR400, Stratoliner, Super Tenere, Tiger 1050, Triumph, Trophy, Yamaha, YZF-R1 | Leave a comment

Surviving the Winter: When the fever hits

Posted on February 4, 2015 by MotoADVR

That moment when suddenly the temperature breaks freezing, you look outside and see the sun shining. You look down at your watch, the gears start spinning furiously in your mind; trying to figure out how you can blow off the … Continue reading →

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Posted in Opinion | Tagged Spring Fever | Leave a comment

Cleveland IMS: Bavarian MotorWerks – Two-Up

Posted on February 4, 2015 by MotoADVR

After Harley Davidson’s 45 degree V-twin, there is probably no other engine as iconic as the BMW “Boxer”. I have recognized the engine for years, even before I was riding motorcycles; until recently, I never saw the allure. BMW’s flat … Continue reading →

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Posted in Events & Rides | Tagged 1200 GS, 1200 RT, 800 GS, Adventure, BMW, Cafe Racer, Motorcycle, pillion seat, R NineT, Thruxton, Tiger 1050, Tiger 800, Triumph | 2 Comments

Cleveland IMS: first up – Italian Super Models

Posted on February 2, 2015 by MotoADVR

After a arriving late to the show my wife and I pushed our way through the crowd to the first booth; Northern Ohio Ducati Triumph & the Ducati manufacturer’s booth. Last year the Northern Ohio guys brought some cool bikes … Continue reading →

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Posted in Events & Rides | Tagged Bonneville, Diavel, Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, Ducati, Hypermotard, Moto Guzzi, Motorcycle, Multistrada, Penigale, Scramber, Speedmaster, Triumph, V7 | 1 Comment

Cleveland IMS: A glimmer of hope in January

Posted on February 1, 2015 by MotoADVR

January in Ohio is a cold, grey, dreary place; fortunately it’s also the month that the Progressive International Motorcycle Show (IMS) comes to visit Cleveland. This year is my second trip up to Cleveland for the show; a long drive, … Continue reading →