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What is AI Slop Doing to Motorcycle Journalism?
I’ve had quite a few people ask me what I think about the rumored Yamaha Ténéré 900. I’m excited about the possibility of a new Yamaha adventure touring motorcycle, and I think there’s plenty of legitimate discussion to be had about what Yamaha might do with it. While I plan to unpack my thoughts about a future T9 soon, what has me more stirred is the number of fake motorcycle images showing up on social feeds and “journalistic” websites. Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Adventure, Adventure Motorcycle, AI, AI rendering, AI Slop, Journalism, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Journalism, technology, Tenere 900, Tracer 9, Travel, writing, Yamaha, Yamaha Motorcycles
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What’s on Your Moto Bucket List?
Since 2019, life has had a firm hand on the wheel so I rode when I could and adjusted riding plans based on what opportunities presented themselves. For the time being, things have been stable, and I want to get … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Adventure, Adventure Motorcycle, Appalachia, bike, Bucket List, Kentucky, kentucky travel, Motorcycle, Tenere 700, Travel, Triumph Scrambler, WR250R
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Ducati Desmo 450 EDX: A Closer First Look
In late 2023, Ducati announced its intentions to enter the off-road racing scene. Ducati finished in the top 10 of MXGP in Europe this year, with announcements for the factory supercross team for 2026 here in the States. On the heels of the motocross bike, their cross-country (hare scramble) machine is just starting to hit dealer floors, and presumably an enduro bike shortly behind it. As an amateur XC racer, I was anxious to see the new Ducati up close, including a better look under the covers, considering this is one of the first “EDX” (Enduro-cross) machines to be unpacked in America. Continue reading
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: Long-term Review
I’ve been bullish on the Himalayan easily since 2017, especially now that we’re seeing so much growth in the lightweight ADV segment. When Dylan from Throttle Company came on Unscripted a few weeks back and suggested I take a Himalayan … Continue reading
Kuhl “One Shell” Rain Jacket Review
Last summer’s drought came to a dramatic end as Hurricane Helene raced up the western side of the Appalachian Mountains. Watching trees bend and buckle under the force of straight-line winds, I was high and dry in my Kuhl “One … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews
Tagged backpacking, gear, Hiking, jacker, jacket, Kuhl, Kuhl Clothing, outdoor, outdoor gear, Outdoors, outerwear, rain jacket, Travel
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Most Affordable Middle-Weight Adventure Tires
In the shadow of the cerveza sickness, inflation is very real, and tires sure feel especially affected. These days, buying new tires is one of the most expensive routine maintenance items you’ll pay for. As the middle-weight segment gains more … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews
Tagged ADV, Adventure, Adventure Motorcycle, bridgestone, IRC tires, Knobbies, Knobby Tires, Mitas, Motorcycle, motoz, shinko, Tires, Tractionator, Tusk 2-Track, Tusk Dsport
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Are Motorcycles Dangerous?
Are motorcycles dangerous? It depends; dangerous compared to what? Context is everything, are you talking about riding a motorcycle recreationally or is the motorcycle a transportation tool in the hands of an experienced moto-commuter? People inherently compare motorcycles to cars … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged blog, danger, life, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Safety, Motorcycles, news, traffic, traffic fatalities, Travel
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Yamaha Tenere 700 Clutch Recall
While walking through the corporate cube farm today, I got a random text message from my local Yamaha dealer. They’re presently stocking parts and booking appointments to perform warranty work for the recent Yamaha CP2 clutch recall. From what I … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Automotive, Clutch recall, Dealership, Motorcycle, Motorcycles, Recall, T7, T7 Recall, Tenere 700, Tenere 700 Recall, Yamaha
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Is it time for Harley Davidson’s CEO to resign?
May 2015 – February 2020 Matt Levatich was promoted to Chief Executive Officer at Harley-Davidson; at the time, H-D was listed on the Standard and Poor’s 500 leading publicly traded companies (S&P 500 or $SPX). During Levatich’s tenure, Harley stocks … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged CEO, Harley, Harley Davidson, HD, Jochen Zeitz, Matt Levatich, Milwaukee 8, Motorcycle, Motorcycles, Revolution Max, Stock Market, Touring, Travel
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