I love the Moto Guzzi Griso
Dear Griso, We had such a fabulous weekend together that it pains me to think it almost didn’t happen. You see, I need to start this love letter with an admission: Before I met you, I had no idea you … Continued
Five reasons why the 2012 Honda Crosstourer will suck
Because nothing says “Adventure” like a complicated V4 engine, fragile technology like a dual-clutch transmission and a 591+ pound curb weight, the Honda Crosstourer concept is being turned from ungainly concept into a years-late-to-the-trend production model. Brenda Priddy captured these … Continued
My first ride on a touring bike
Last month when I hopped on my buddy’s Ohlins-suspended, Arrow-piped Multistrada 1100S, I actually thought it was a touring rig. Ha. Even with me and the lady parked on top of it, I think it weighed less than the Yamaha … Continued
Texas seeks sport bike discrimination
A bill just passed by the Texas state house of representatives seeks to give “sport bikes” a definition separate from all other motorcycles and impose unique restrictions on them. The legislation comes in response to the death of Texas A&M … Continued
Regarding my challenge to Indian
One week ago, motorcycle designer and custom builder JT Nesbitt proposed a challenge to the new owners of the Indian brand, Polaris. He was hoping that by doing so, he could encourage them to build anything but a boring cruiser … Continued
How to use your brakes
Braking seems pretty simple on the surface: squeeze the lever and the bike slows down. You might have heard the old adage, “Fast riders have slow hands.” If you take an MSF course, they’ll tell you not to grab the brake … Continued
Video: 2012 MV Agusta F4 RR
With a new HiPo Ducati coming out this fall, the other Italian superbike makers are rushing to up power, drop weight and add electronics in order to compete. This official teaser video shows the 2012 MV Agusta F4 RR, a … Continued