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Tag Archives: Adventure
ADV Motorcycle Trim Levels are Wrong
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
Posted in Opinion
Tagged ADV, Adventure, Adventure Motorcycle, Dual-Sport, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Industry, Off-road
10 Comments
What Replaces the Legacy Thumpers?
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
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Adventure, Dual-Sport, Honda Powersports, Kawasaki, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Industry, Suzuki, Yamaha
8 Comments
Adventure Motorcycles: Evolution of the Middleweight Segment
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
Posted in Opinion
Tagged ADV, Adventure, Adventure Motorcycle, DL88DE, Honda Transalp, Middle-weight adventure motorcycle, Motorcycle, Suzuki V-strom, Transalp, Vstrom, XL750
16 Comments
7 Deady Motorcycle Maintenance Sins…
7 deadly motorcycle sins… that I commit on the regular. Continue reading
Harley Sportster Project: Adventure Tourer Planning
For folks not following on Instagram, I brought home a new (to me) motorcycle a couple of weeks ago. “Charlotte” is a 2006 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Custom with about 9,000 miles on the clock. For anyone that followed the Dirtster … Continue reading
Posted in Bikes
Tagged Adventure, Evolution, Harley-Davidson, Iron Butt, Motorcycle, Scrambler, Sportster, Sportster883, Touring
4 Comments
Triumph Scrambler Project: Stage 4 Upgrades
Somewhere in late 2020, I started writing this update on the status of Rosie the Scrambler and it “got lost in the move”. At any rate, a buddy of mine asked me the other day if I planned on posting something that covered all the stuff I’ve done to the Scrambler since I’ve had it. As I’m publishing a library of “scrammy knowledge” here on the blog, it seemed fitting to post that update here first. Continue reading
Posted in Bikes
Tagged Adventure, Bikes, Motorcycle, Project Motorcycle, Spiegler Brake Lines, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler
4 Comments
What’s a Dual-Sport Motorcycle? Part 2
In the previous edition of “What is a Dual-Sport Motorcycle?”, I outlined some ground rules and essentially drew a circle around the bikes I feel fit squarely in the segment. While talking to motorcyclists that are considering the purchase of a new dual-sport, I find that many are still unfamiliar with the breadth of models available, moreover the divide in both cost and capability between the bikes at both extremes of the range.
With that in mind, I want to describe the various sub-categories of dual-sport motorcycles in more detail. I also want to highlight some of the models available from rarer brands. If you have the patience, I’m gonna take a deep dive into the specifications of various models. Lastly, I think there’s a demand for a motorcycle squarely in the middle of the segment that I don’t think currently exists from any of the manufacturers. Continue reading
Posted in Bikes
Tagged Adventure, AJP Motorcycles, Beta Motorcycles, Dual-Sport, Enduro, Honda Motorcycles, Kawasaki, KTM, Motorcycle, Street and trail, Suzuki Motorcycles, SWM Motorcycles
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What’s a Dual-Sport Motorcycle?
You’ve probably heard the expressions “enduro” or “Street & Trail” in the past, but today I suspect most folks use the word “dual-sport” to describe a motorcycle that’s intended for use both on and off the pavement. On and off-road … Continue reading
Posted in Bikes
Tagged Adventure, CRF250L, Dual-Sport, KTM 350 EXC-f, Motorcycle, Street and trail, WR250R
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Motorcycles, Social Media, and Doing It For the Gram
Over the last few months, I’ve heard multiple podcasts making mention of “fake people” on social media (in a much more eloquent fashion). While they’re correct, I can’t help but feel the tone of the message was painting social media … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Adventure, Honda CRF250L, Instagram, Motorcycle, Social Media, Travel, Triumph Scrambler
10 Comments
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