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Category Archives: Opinion
Open Letter to Suzuki: It’s Time for a DR-Z “Adventure”
Dear Suzuki, I think it’s time to put a navigation tower on the DR-Z4s. The Winds are Shifting There are a lot of things converging in the motorcycle market right now that make me think Suzuki has a pretty obvious … Continue reading
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Tagged ADV, Adventure, Adventure Rally, concept, concept motorcycle, DR-Z4s, DRZ, DRZ-400, Dual-Sport, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Rally, Ralleye, rally, Suzuki
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Would a Ténéré 900 Redefine the Adventure Flagship?
After Yamaha teased a 3-beat heartbeat photo captioned “Redefine the standard”, rumors are circulating about he possibility of a Ténéré 900. On the heels of the Super Ténéré’s retirement, I’ve considered the possibility that Yamaha may legitimately launch a new Ténéré with its 3-cylinder CP3 engine from the Tracer 9. Yamaha’s CP3 has no shortage of fans and accolades; meanwhile, many Americans undoubtedly bemoan the “touring” capability of the Ténéré 700, considering our lust for more “power”. Dropping a 900 with dirt chops in a country densely populated with interstate freeways makes a lot of sense. However, what if Yamaha not only launches a Ténéré 900, but actually adopts a sub-1000cc motorcycle as its Adventure Touring Flagship? Continue reading
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
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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
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Tagged Adventure, Adventure Motorcycle, Appalachia, bike, Bucket List, Kentucky, kentucky travel, Motorcycle, Tenere 700, Travel, Triumph Scrambler, WR250R
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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
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
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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
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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
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Tagged CEO, Harley, Harley Davidson, HD, Jochen Zeitz, Matt Levatich, Milwaukee 8, Motorcycle, Motorcycles, Revolution Max, Stock Market, Touring, Travel
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Tale of Two Dual-Sports
“A race bike with a plate a dual-sport does not make.” The American moto media has applied the label “Dual-Sport” to motorcycles like the Tenere 700 the same as it describes the CRF450RL. A club of baggers bros can ride … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, Dirt Bike, Dual-Sport, Enduro, Harescramble, Honda, Kentucky, KTM, Motorcycle, Yamaha
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