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Tag Archives: Honda
2027 Honda Africa Twin: A Heavyweight Tourer’s Off-Road Identity Crisis
I love Honda. I’ve owned one before, and I’m looking forward to another. I would have bought an Africa Twin instead of my T7 if I could have found a used one that was remotely affordable at the time. It’s fair to say I’m still an Africa Twin fanboy. That’s part of why this makes me scratch my head. I’m excited to see another Africa Twin generation born more power, improved suspension, and electronic accoutrements. However, I still feel like Honda is missing the boat. Continue reading
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
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Adventure, Dirt Bike, Dual-Sport, Enduro, Harescramble, Honda, Kentucky, KTM, Motorcycle, Yamaha
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The CRF250L Strikes Back: IXCR John Vincent
After taking an epic whoopin’ in northern Kentucky at IXCR Whiskey River, I laced up the running shoes, added 2 teeth to Jerri’s rear sprocket, changed the oil and coolant and got back in the ring for another round: … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged CRF250L, Cross Country Racing, Cross Plains, Honda, Indiana, IXCR, Motorcycle, Trail Riding
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Ask Moto Adventurer: What’s a Good Learner Bike?
On Monday I received a text from a good friend of mine. Turns out, a guy he works with wants to take up motorcycling. Naturally, as a great ambassador of the “sport”, my buddy wants to help facilitate this process … Continue reading
Posted in Gear - Maintenance - Safety, Opinion
Tagged Entry Level, Honda, Honda CB500x, Learner Motorcycle, Motorcycle
11 Comments
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
14 Comments
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
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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Cleveland IMS: Unsung Heroes
There is a lot going on at the IMS every year. Working my way through the crowds that weekend I was left with the feeling of “same old, same old” but after writing the last few blog entries I realize … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged 1290 Super Adventure, 690 Duke, Can-Am, Chief, Cross Country, Gunner, Harley Davidson, Honda, Indian, KTM, LiveWire, Motorcycle, Scout, Speedmaster, Sportster, Spyder, Suzuki, Triumph, True Adventure, V-rod, V-strom, Vegas 8-Ball, Victory
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