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Category Archives: Opinion
Should Royal Enfield Bring the Himalayan 440 to the U.S.?
Recently, I’ve read stories that Royal Enfield has actually paused taking orders for the Himalayan 440 because they have already booked six months’ worth of production. If you’ve not heard already, in India, Royal Enfield has updated the original Himalayan 411 to the new “440” while also offering the liquid cooled 450. The Himalayan 440 features a slightly larger engine, bumping displacement to 440cc. It also gets a six-speed gearbox and other updates while retaining much of the original motorcycle’s basic design and character. Rather than being an entirely new motorcycle, the 440 builds on what made the original Himalayan appealing to riders in the first place. Right now, Royal Enfield is not offering the Himalayan 411 or the 440 in the United States, but would it be a good move for Royal Enfield to bring the 440 here and park it next to the 450? Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, Adventure Motorcycle, biking, Himalayan 411, Himalayan 440, Himalayan 450, Motorcycle, Royal Enfield, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Touring, Travel
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Teach Everyone to Ride Safely. The Clutch Can Come Later.
The American motorcycle industry has spent decades teaching new riders to operate motorcycles with manual transmissions, and for good reason. A clutch is an integral part of the traditional motorcycle experience, and most motorcyclists wouldn’t have it any other way. … Continue reading
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Tagged Basic Rider Course, BRC, e-moto, electric motorcycle, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Safety, MSF
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2027 KTM 690 Rally: The Lightweight Adventure Bike We’ve Been Asking For?
When KTM introduced the 690 Rally, the comparisons came almost immediately. Yamaha Ténéré 700, Aprilia Tuareg 660, the usual middleweight adventure motorcycles, but I think they’re looking at this the wrong way. I’m not saying we need to completely rethink … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, dual sport, KTM, KTM 690 Enduro, KTM 690 Rally, KTM Adventure, Motorcycle, Triumph Motorcycles
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Kawasaki KLX300 XPL: Another Win for the Lightweight ADV Motorcycle Segment
The 2027 Kawasaki KLX300 XPL brings a windscreen, navigation mount and hand guards to the lightweight ADV segment. See how it compares with the Honda CRF300L Rally, including weight, fuel capacity and value. Continue reading
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Tagged ADV, Adventure, Adventure Motorcycle, dual sport, Motorcycle, street & trail
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KTM’s 990 Adventure Spy Shots: Cautiously Optimistic, but What’s the Plan?
I’m always excited to see something new come out of a performance brand. I’m always excited to see any new motorcycle come out, for that matter. But I’m a little hesitant to see what KTM is actually doing because I … Continue reading
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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