Category Archives: Bike Reviews

Discussion about specific motorcycles. Includes motorcycle test rides.

The Honda CB500X Adventure – Part 4: Riding it on Death Valley – first impressions

Posted on September 5, 2016 by

The Death Valley in California is a great location to test an adventure motorcycle. It has gravel roads, sandy roads, rocky roads leading to challenging technical passes, and also paved roads, connecting the many fun riding sites.  On Part 4 … Continue reading →

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A KTM, a Ducati, and a Yamaha walk into a mid-size adventure bar…

Posted on September 3, 2016 by

To see a KTM or a Yamaha in such a club, that’s not a big deal, you would expect those guys to be out there. But a Ducati?  If the Multistrada Enduro was not enough of a surprise, not only … Continue reading →

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Riding the 2016 Ducati XDiavel

Posted on August 28, 2016 by

Cruiser motorcycles never featured on the list of motorcycles I would like to own or even ride one day.  My opinion about these bikes has always been subjective, either linked to the looks of these bikes or the lifestyle associated … Continue reading →

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Ducati developing new Scrambler, an Enduro version?

Posted on August 25, 2016 by

The launch of the Ducati Scrambler and the Scrambler Ducati brand in 2015 followed one of the most intensive marketing campaigns in the moto industry.  Ducati would release pictures, videos, had a website, made use of social media.  When the … Continue reading →

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Riding the BMW R NineT, thinking about the BMW R NineT Scrambler

Posted on August 7, 2016 by

Take a look at this  motorcycle.  Doesn’t it look great in my garage? I like the boxer motor, the nice shape of the tank and the overall nice lines of a standard concept. But I prefer the Scrambler version of … Continue reading →

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Taking the Ducati Multistrada to Northern California

Posted on July 17, 2016 by

This was my fourth visit to Northern California with the 2013 Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak.  There is no question to me, this type of travel, this type of motorcycle, having it loaded with travel gear and all, riding it on … Continue reading →

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The Honda CB500X Adventure – Part 3: Building the bike

Posted on June 11, 2016 by

The purchase of this bike, the research about the adventure kit, the communication with Rally Raid Products team, sourcing or building the parts not included on the kit, getting a few odd tools here and there and getting the shop … Continue reading →

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The Honda CB500X Adventure – Part 2: Setting up the shop and parts shopping

Posted on April 16, 2016 by

How many times I stared at this ad which is found on the last pages of American motorcycle magazines, where this Harbor Freight, made in China, Pittsburgh brand motorcycle lift is available for US$299.99. I never bought it until now … Continue reading →

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The Honda CB500X Adventure – Part 1: Why this bike?

Posted on April 6, 2016 by

This last February I spent a good amount of time in my garage, building a CB500X into an adventure motorcycle.  I never minded the winter with its cold and rainy evenings, the build of this bike in my garage was … Continue reading →

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2016 Ducati XDiavel S – First Look

Posted on March 27, 2016 by

I stopped by the European Motorcycles of Western Oregon for a quick chat with the guys at the shop and was caught by surprise by the 2016 XDiavel S at display on the show room. I did not have my … Continue reading →

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