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Tag Archives: Ducati
Ducati Desmo 450 EDX: A Closer First Look
In late 2023, Ducati announced its intentions to enter the off-road racing scene. Ducati finished in the top 10 of MXGP in Europe this year, with announcements for the factory supercross team for 2026 here in the States. On the heels of the motocross bike, their cross-country (hare scramble) machine is just starting to hit dealer floors, and presumably an enduro bike shortly behind it. As an amateur XC racer, I was anxious to see the new Ducati up close, including a better look under the covers, considering this is one of the first “EDX” (Enduro-cross) machines to be unpacked in America. Continue reading
Orange Fever
Breakfast was being served at home as I started talking to my fantabulous wife about what was going on regarding the bikes in the garage. “I am so bored of this conversation.” She says. “Every time you want a new … Continue reading
Posted in Bikes
Tagged Ducati, Ducati Hypermotard, Ducati Multistrada, KTM, KTM 1190 Adventure R, KTM 1290 Adventure, Multistrada 950
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Ducati Scrambler: First Impressions of the 1100 Sport and 800 Cafe Racer
My Buddy Andy recently took a spin on two of Ducati’s hot new Scramblers. Check out his first impressions of these new Red Headed Italian Supermodels. Continue reading
Progressive International Motorcycle Show: Chicago Highlights
This is my fourth year attending the Progressive International Motorcycle show and 2nd in Chicago. This year, a buddy of mine that has since moved away wanted to try to catch a show, so we met up in Indy for … Continue reading
8 Things No One Tells You Before You Buy a Motorcycle
1. Motorcycles are expensive If you’re buying a motorcycle as a “toy”, this probably won’t phase you, but if you’ve been convinced by the salesman that riding is cheaper than driving, there’s more you should know. Sure, they’re cheaper than … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Ducati, Honda, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Shopping, Scrambler, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler, Triumph Speedmaster, Yamaha, Yamaha R1, Yamaha R6
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Progressive International Motorcycle Show, Chicago: Ducati Motorcycles, Highlights of Desmodromic Supermodels
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
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Chicago, Ducati, IMS, International Motorcycle Show, Monster, Motorcycle, Multistrada, Scrambler
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Progressive International Motorcycle Show 2016, Chicago: The Preview
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
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged BMW Motorrad, Chicago, Ducati, Event, Harley Davidson, Honda, IMS, Indian Motorcycles, International Motorcycle Show, Motorcycle, Triumph Motorcycles, Yamaha
12 Comments
What’s in your Dream Garage?
It goes without saying, I would first need a garage, let alone a dream garage. That being said, most motorcyclists have some bike they’d “love to have” but don’t because… (insert reason here). If money were no object, what would … Continue reading
Posted in Bikes, Opinion
Tagged Adventure, BMW Motorcycles, Ducati, Garage, Harley Davidson, Indian Motorcycles, Motorcycle, Triumph Motorcycles, Yamaha Motorcycles
27 Comments
Random Blurbs: If it costs more it has to be better right?
It’s a given that I cruise a lot of motorcycle related media from day to day. I recently noticed on the Motorcyclist Online Facebook page that they had posted “Motorcycle of the Year” (MOTY) awards for various classes. Apparently I … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged 1200 GS, 1200 RT, 1290 Super Adventure, 800 GS, BMW Motorrad, Cycle World, Ducati, KTM, Motorcycle, Motorcyclist Online, Multistrada
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Scrambler: The Motorcycle Sweet Spot?
There’s a line in Apollo 13 that I will never forget: “I don’t care what it was designed to do. I care about what it CAN do!” (I’ve probably mentioned this before… maybe a few times…) I don’t know if … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Ducati, Honda, Moto Guzzi, Motorcycle, Nighthawk, Scrambler, Triumph, V7
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