I’ll admit it was the sidecar that really caught my eye, particularly the gorgeous red upholstery. There’s something very Dita von Teese about it. But, unquestionably, the motorcycle ─ completely rebuilt by the previous owner, according to the seller ─ is a thing of beauty, too. Collectively, this is one of the prettiest rigs I’ve found since I started writing …
R90S Inspired – 2012 BMW R1200R
Last week, BMW unveiled its new R 12 S, a boxer-twin heritage model that overtly draws inspiration from the R90S that was manufactured from 1973-1976. With that bike very much on my mind, I went searching for one to highlight on Bike-urious. I found a few good examples (all with considerable asking prices), but the machine that stood out to …
First Ride Review – 2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
View PostFirst Ride Review – 2024 Yamaha MT-09 SP
View PostFirst Ride Review – 2024 Yamaha MT-09
Normally when a company does a mid-cycle refresh on a bike, you get some minor updates like a new dash or LED lighting. Yamaha made sure they took care of those but they also brought something bigger to the table: a philosophical shift in what the MT-09 should feel like. After a 110-mile ride with it, I’m convinced they made …
Video Intermission – Moto Guzzi Stelvio Review
I recently shared my written thoughts about the Moto Guzzi Stelvio for RevZilla, but if you’re more of a visual learner I’ve now got a video with my thoughts right after riding the bike!
First Ride Review – 2024 Moto Guzzi Stelvio
Last week I was in Spain to test the new Moto Guzzi Stelvio for RevZilla – the story went live today!
Gear Review – SA1NT Engineered Armored Jeans
Back in 2021, Australian company SA1NT debuted a lineup of jeans that they called UNBREAKABLE – it was the “world’s first single layer, CE approved motorcycle denim.” This material (which featured Dyneema®), allowed for thinner, lighter, and therefore more comfortable jeans. There’s just one catch – the UNBREAKABLE jeans are $350 a pair. As you can imagine, this led to …
First Ride Review – 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+
I’ve been fortunate enough to attend the press launch for the Tracer over multiple generations going back to 2019, and throughout the years the model has impressed me with its blend of fun, practicality, and technology at a reasonable price. For 2024, Yamaha’s made a few updates and added a “+” to the name – that means it has to …
First Ride Review – 2022 Yamaha MT-10 SP
View PostGear Review – Cardo PACKTALK EDGE Helmet Communicator
One of the questions I ask all my “Meet a Reader” subjects is if they listen to music while they ride. It’s roughly a 50/50 split between “yes” and “f*** no, why would you ask such a dumb question,” but I continue to ask it because helmet communication devices are such a huge part of my riding experience. Whether it’s …
First Ride Review – 2022 Yamaha XSR900
View PostFirst Ride Review – 2021 Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Road Glide King of the Baggers
A couple of weeks ago, Cycle News gave me the incredible opportunity to ride something unexpected – the Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Road Glide that Kyle Wyman won the 2021 King of the Baggers Championship with! Here’s my story…
First Ride Review – 2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak
View PostFirst Ride Review – 2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660
Last week I was in Sardinia to cover the launch of the new 2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660 for RevZilla. If you’ve been interested in this model, my review is now up!