Category Archives: Opinion

ADV Motorcycle Trim Levels are Wrong

Posted on March 10, 2023 by MotoADVR

I just saw the news that Yamaha is adding two additional trim levels to the Ténéré 700. Needless to say, I’m in the tank for the T7 so I’m happy to see the availability of more factory performance bits. The … Continue reading →

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Harley’s CEO Jochen Zeitz Has Killed the Golden Goose

Posted on March 4, 2023 by MotoADVR

I feel it best to begin this article with the statement. I hope I’m wrong. I look forward to writing a sequential piece correcting my flawed premise. Time will tell. Fourth-quarter earnings calls came out at the beginning of February. … Continue reading →

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What Replaces the Legacy Thumpers?

Posted on February 24, 2023 by MotoADVR

Air-cooled 650 cc dual sport motorcycles are really long in the tooth at this point. If these bikes fade away thanks to economics and emission standards, what will replace them? Continue reading →

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Why Do People Love Harley-Davidson?

Posted on February 17, 2023 by MotoADVR

For many years I never understood the American pre-occupation with Harley-Davidson. After recent experiences, I think I may finally get the allure. Your mileage may vary. Continue reading →

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Adventure Motorcycles: Evolution of the Middleweight Segment

Posted on November 18, 2022 by MotoADVR

Last week, Honda and Suzuki both announced new middle-weight adventure-class motorcycles at the EICMA show in Milan. Considering my fondness for dirt-worthy touring motorcycles, I was obviously excited to hear the news; especially the new offering from Honda. With more models coming onboard out of Japan, the “middle-weight” segment is filling out nicely. At the same time, while I’m happy to see more affordable, capable, twin-cylinder options available to ADV enthusiasts, I question some of the choices manufacturers are making these days. Continue reading →

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7 Deady Motorcycle Maintenance Sins…

Posted on November 4, 2022 by MotoADVR

7 deadly motorcycle sins… that I commit on the regular. Continue reading →

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Tomorrow’s Commute: Self-Driving Cars Against Motorcycles

Posted on August 5, 2022 by MotoADVR

Will the pursuit of self-driving passenger vehicles remove motorcycles from commuter routes? Are folks distracted by technology or have we sanitized the driving experience to our own detriment? Continue reading →

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Two Strokes Versus Four: Confessions of a Woods Racer

Posted on August 2, 2022 by MotoADVR

After riding and racing a Husky two-stroke enduro for two years, I sold a bike despite my passion for two-stroke engines. Why would I do such a thing? But first, a woods rider’s perspective on an age old debate. Continue reading →

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The Motorcycle Cheapskate: Defining Value

Posted on July 13, 2022 by MotoADVR

When folks ask me how I got into motorcycles, the answer is some variation of:“After watching a movie with a sweet motorcycle, I used $4 a gallon gas to justify buying a scooter.” For whatever it’s worth, the movie was … Continue reading →

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The 13 Motorcyclists You’ll Meet

Posted on May 20, 2022 by MotoADVR

Over the years that I’ve been riding motorcycles, the topic of segmentation and polarity comes up frequently in conversation. Cruiser people versus sportbike people versus commuters; greybeards and teenage fools… The longer I ride, despite the discussion about tribalism, I … Continue reading →

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