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Will Electric Motorcycles weather the impending storm?
News broke last week that Stark Future is releasing an “enduro” electric motorcycle based on its Varg motocross (MX) variant. The new Varg “EX” is supposed to be street legal, carry a charge for about 6 hours of ride time, … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Brammo, Cake Motorcycles, cycling, e-bikes, Electric Motorcycles, electric-vehicles, Enduro, Energica, EV, Fuell Motorcycles, news, Stark Future, Stark Varg EX, transportation, Trials
8 Comments
Fixing KTM: Rebranding Pierer Mobility Group
At this point I assume everyone in the ADV space has heard the news, Pierer Mobility Group, KTM’s parent company, is struggling. There are a number of factors at play here, economic compression, growing inventory, questionable camshaft reliability, and the … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged economics, GasGas, Husqvarna, KTM, Motorcycles, Pierer Mobility Group
20 Comments
Tirox Snapjack Xtrail Review
Vague front-end feel, crappy handling, the dreaded sound of hissing air, or just the “flop-flop-flop” of a tire desperately trying to find its way off the rim. A flat tire isn’t the end of the world, but it’s a significant … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
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Motorcyclists beware: Road Closed Due to Culture Clash
I caught this news headline a while back, “Construction zone along I-75 facing changes after 2 fatal crashes within weeks”. I-75 has been under construction for 2 decades here in Dayton, and unfortunately the situation has finally come to a … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Adventure, Cooperation, Forest Service, Motorcycle, Off-road, Public Access, Public Trails, Trail, Tread Lightly, Triumph Scrambler
12 Comments
What is the Dakar Rally?
It’s winter in Ohio, and for many of us, that means the beginning stages of Parked Motorcycle Syndrome. Fortunately, the New Year opens with another edition of the Dakar Rally. For 2024, the Dakar rally will be a 14 day, … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged dakar, dakar rally, GasGas, Honda Racing Corporation, HRC Honda, Husqvarna, KTM, Monster Energy, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Racing, Motorcycle Rally, paris to dakar, Racing, rally, rally raid
3 Comments
Motorcycle Economics: Shifting Demographics
In 2019, no shortage of press was dedicated to the impending demise of Harley-Davidson as a consequence of boomers aging out of the hobby. Social media and the comment section of such articles were loaded with remarks about “grey beards” … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged baby boomers, china, demographics, economics, india, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Industry
9 Comments
Moto Adventurer Unscripted: Winter Podcast update
After another summer of riding and racing, the Unscripted Podcast is back on the air. My apologies as life took a firm hand on the wheel last spring, but we’ve got a solid list of guests lined up this winter. … Continue reading
An Open Letter to Yamaha: Revive the 350
Dear Yamaha, Please build the trifecta of tree-fiddies. The Tenere 350 At this stage, I shouldn’t need to convince anyone that putting an MT-07 engine into an adventure frame and launching an all new 700 adventure bike is a good … Continue reading
Posted in Bikes, Opinion
Tagged Adventure, Dual-Sport, Motorcycle, Scrambler, Scrambler 350, Tenere 300, WR250R, WR350R, Yamaha, Yamaha Scrambler, yamaha tenere
4 Comments
The 500 Adventure Motorcycle is the New 800
On the heels of EICMA1, there’s undoubtedly a lot of new blood emerging in the adventure motorcycle segment, especially at the bottom end of the displacement range. As more and more models are being released out of Southeast Asia, I’m … Continue reading
How to Build a Motorcycle Tool Kit
The answer to this question is as unique and diverse as the motorcycles said tool kit will be servicing. That said, at some point a rider is planning a long trip, is nursing an aging machine, or is preparing for … Continue reading
Posted in Gear - Maintenance - Safety
Tagged ADV, Adventure, Dirt Bike, dual sport, Dual-Sport, Maintenance, Motorcycle, Racing, repair, Road Trip, Tool kit, Tools
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