The first time I ever went on a track with a big bike was at Utah Motorsports Campus for a Yamaha press launch. I was with a bunch of motorcycle journalists – including people who regularly club race and the current motorcycle record holder at Pikes Peak. Almost all of them were much faster than me, and even in small …
What Do You Want To Know? 2021 Aprilia RS660
View PostSeptember 2020 Result Highlights
Last month we saw some great bikes – but did they sell? And if so, for how much?
What Do You Want To Know? 2020 KTM Duke 200
You all know by now that I love lightweight bikes, but KTM’s newest offering has me a bit confused. I’ve got a baby Duke for a couple of weeks, so let me know what you want to know about it while I try to figure things out!
What Do You Want To Know? 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX
The previous generation of the Ninja 1000 was a great sport-tourer that was just missing a couple of things on the “touring” side – most notably cruise control. Well, Kawi’s fixed that for 2020 thanks to ride by wire and several other goodies. The best part? It adds just $200 to the MSRP. If I bought a ’19, I’d be …
Rare Project – 1962 Moto Parilla Wildcat Scrambler 250
Post Sale Update: This Parilla sold for $3,150 after 24 bids on eBay in Orange, Connecticut. Parilla was distributed in the US by Cosmopolitan Motors, and while the former had some success with a 175cc bike, Cosmopolitan asked for a 250cc engine. Parilla responded with their distinctive high cam motor from their Grand Sports road bike. At the time, this …
What Do You Want to Know? 2021 BMW R18
View Post$25 Raffle – 1966 Triumph Bonneville Custom by Union Motorcycle Classics
Back in 2018, I featured a raffle by Union Motorcycle Classics with a $25 buy-in, a ’66 Ducati 250 as the prize, and REACTS Ministries as the beneficiary. Looks like they’re at it again – the buy-in, beneficiary, and even model year are the same this time around, but for 2020 we’ve got ourselves a Bonnie. Here’s your chance to …
August 2020 Result Highlights
Last month we saw some great bikes (and one crazy trike called Death Trap) – but did they sell? And if so, for how much?
In Canada – 1983 Honda NS250F
Honda did not officially sell the NS250R in the United States, though a few have been imported through the gray market over the years. What you almost never see is the naked variant, the NS250F. Here’s one in British Columbia if you feel like bring it across the border yourself.
Press Release – BMW’s Maintenance-Free Chain
Lots of press releases take up space in my inbox, but very few get me as excited as this because I’m very lazy about cleaning my chain: BMW Motorrad has just announced the “M Endurance” chain, which is “maintenance-free like the shaft drive for the first time.” No word on if it’s coming to the US yet, but it’s made …
Can You Help Haig Altounian?
View PostJuly 2020 Result Highlights
Last month we saw some great bikes – but did they sell? And if so, for how much?
What Do You Want To Know? 2021 Honda ADV150
UPDATE: Here’s my review! When Vy and I went to Spain, I flirted with the idea of touring with the 750cc X-ADV maxi scooter. That didn’t pan out, and unfortunately it hasn’t yet made it to the US, but now we’ve got a baby brother in the form of the ADV150. Honda calls the ADV150 an “adventure-style scooter that’s ready …
What Do You Want To Know? Honda NR750
UPDATE: Here’s my review! Today I get a couple of hours with Honda’s legendary NR750 – specifically one that’s about to go up for sale on Iconic Motorbike Auctions. That won’t be enough time for one of my usual reviews, but I still have to share what it’s like, right? So…what do you want to know about one of the …