Category Archives: Events & Rides

Progressive International Motorcycle Show, Chicago: The Remaining Highlights

Posted on May 11, 2016 by MotoADVR

Erik Buell Racing I was really surprised to see EBR at the show, especially after all the news stories about having issues finding investors, yadda, yadda. Apparently someone ponied up the rest of the cash to keep things going, as the … Continue reading →

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Progressive International Motorcycle Show, Chicago: Harley Davidson Motorcycles

Posted on April 8, 2016 by MotoADVR

This year I can say I actually walked into the Harley booth. Last year in Cleveland I think I walked by, but decided that it was way too crowded and I didn’t want to wade through all the people. To … Continue reading →

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Progressive International Motorcycle Show, Chicago: Triumph’s New British Twins

Posted on April 5, 2016 by MotoADVR

I’m actually a little sore with Triumph regarding their showing in Chicago. Despite the fact that Triumph has a bike for virtually every class of motorcycle, they decided to only bring the 2016 Bonneville “Reborn” models to Chicago; moreover, rumor … Continue reading →

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Progressive International Motorcycle Show, Chicago: Indian Motorcycle Highlights

Posted on March 21, 2016 by MotoADVR

While I’ve often said I’ve never met a motorcycle I didn’t like, I’m probably a certified Indian fanboy. Admittedly, I’m a little disappointed in the Thunderstroke 111 performance I’ve seen up to this point, but I assume it’s very similar … Continue reading →

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Progressive International Motorcycle Show, Chicago: Ducati Motorcycles, Highlights of Desmodromic Supermodels

Posted on March 17, 2016 by MotoADVR

Right or wrong, I can’t fight the perception that Ducati is the epitome of (street) motorcycle performance. That being said, I can picture myself on an R1, but I don’t foresee myself in the saddle of a 1299 cc, tire … Continue reading →

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Progressive International Motorcycle Show, Chicago: KTM, Highlights from Team Orange

Posted on March 8, 2016 by MotoADVR

Like Ducati, I can’t help but feel like KTM runs some sort of unicorn factory. What do I mean, unicorn factory? Take the 1290 Super Adventure for instance, the 1301 cc engine makes 160 HP, while the bike weighs 505 … Continue reading →

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Progressive International Motorcycle Show, Chicago: Yamaha Motorcycles Highlights

Posted on March 2, 2016 by MotoADVR

Stumbling into the Yamaha booth I was immediately taken by the DT-07 flat tracker display. Flat track is on my “to-do” list this year, hopefully I’ll get a chance to see this concept make its way onto the track for … Continue reading →

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Progressive International Motorcycle Show, Chicago: BMW Motorrad Highlights

Posted on February 29, 2016 by MotoADVR

Right or wrong, in my mind, BMW is synonymous with quality; despite recent recalls, which are frankly rampant in the automotive industry as a whole right now for whatever reason. At any rate, while I don’t particularly care for most of … Continue reading →

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Progressive International Motorcycle Show 2016, Chicago: The Preview

Posted on February 23, 2016 by MotoADVR

Last year I wrote extensively about the IMS show in Cleveland. As I mentioned last week, I missed the Cleveland show this year while I was soaking up the sun in sandy, gulf side Florida, so I took my kitchen … Continue reading →

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Motorcycle Events recap and plans for next year

Posted on December 24, 2015 by MotoADVR

As a moto-aholic it goes without saying that I attend a number of motorcycle related events each year. I would say I generally split my riding time (somewhat) equally between solo riding, group riding, and organized events. Of course, not … Continue reading →

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