Category Archives: Bike Reviews

Discussion about specific motorcycles. Includes motorcycle test rides.

The Yamaha Super Ténéré is in Eugene

Posted on December 23, 2011 by cesardagord

I stopped by the local Yamaha dealer to buy a new shield for one of my helmets and there it was: The 2012 Yamaha Super Ténéré XT1200Z.  This bike was launched as a 2011 model in Europe during the fall … Continue reading →

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The Bikes of my Life

Posted on November 5, 2011 by cesardagord

It all started with a Honda XL250 (the red one on the photo below). Within a month of ownership I took it on a ride sponsored by a local Honda dealer.  The ride leader took me and a group of … Continue reading →

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A Trip to Borgo Panigale to Visit DUCATI

Posted on October 26, 2011 by cesardagord

One has to be lucky to have an opportunity like this.  I’ve always liked visiting factories and plants of anything, from soybean oil plants to tractor plants, such as I have visited in school and college days.  But to visit … Continue reading →

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Ducati Hypermotard 1100 evo SP – test and review

Posted on September 9, 2011 by cesardagord

Hold the presses. This bike deserves your attention! Bikes come in several shapes and styles. You know the cruisers, the sport bikes, the touring bikes, my beloved enduro bikes (or adventure touring, dual sport bikes), the dirt bikes and possibly … Continue reading →

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Ducati Multistrada 1200 – another ride and another review

Posted on September 3, 2011 by cesardagord

Last year I test rode the 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 just after it had first arrived in this parts of the world. The European Motorcycles of Western Oregon offered me another chance to ride the beautiful and powerful Multistrada earlier … Continue reading →

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Ducati Monster 696 – Test ride and review

Posted on September 3, 2011 by cesardagord

I’ve never been too interested in roadster style or sports motorcycles. But I’ve been thinking more about pavement riding more recently. It doesn’t help that there are so many nice roads in this area. And then the Ducati Monster caught … Continue reading →

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Triumph Tiger 800 – Test Ride and Review

Posted on June 7, 2011 by cesardagord

Triumph has come leaps and bounds since John Bloor acquired what was a failing motorcycle company in the 80’s.  Under his management and ownership, Triumph has become one of the fastest growing motorcycle companies in the world. And it has … Continue reading →

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Triumph Tiger 1050 – Test Ride and Review

Posted on June 7, 2011 by cesardagord

I wanted to test the Tiger 800, but since the dealer had this bike available… why not try it? When sitting on it the first impression you gather is from the ergonomics of the bike. Seat, handlebars, pegs: it is … Continue reading →

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MTS1200, XT1200Z, R1200GS

Posted on February 23, 2011 by cesardagord

Of these three bikes I tested the 2010 Ducati Multistrada (MTS1200) and the 2010 BMW (R1200GS).  I haven’t tested the Yamaha Super Tenere (XT1200Z) yet.  But I’ve read its many reviews, and it seems like a great motorcycle by all … Continue reading →

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An Enduro from Husqvarna in 2012?

Posted on February 20, 2011 by cesardagord

If rumors are to be believed, Husqvarna, the recently acquired brand by BMW, is going to use the F800GS’s Rotax motor to develop a set of four new motorcycles. I’ve heard about the development of a longer stroke of the … Continue reading →

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