One of the founders of Evo Magazine, Harry Metcalfe now runs a YouTube channel simply called “Harry’s Garage” in which he walks you through special vehicles, many of which he owns himself. Like any good petrolhead, he’s got a soft spot for motorcycles in addition to cars, and in this 23-minute long video he shares his collection of 6 bikes …
Video Intermission – Slayground II
Jeremy McGrath has added a dirt half pipe at his ranch in San Diego, and he had Axell Hodges (also known as “Slay”) come by to have some fun.
Video Intermission – Dakar 2018 – Best of Bikes
The 2018 Dakar is over and KTM took their 18th win in a row thanks to Matthias Walkner’s excellent riding – and his ability to navigate correctly. A few of the top guys crashed out, but one of the most significant moments of the entire race was back in Stage 10. At the beginning of the stage, the top seven …
Video Intermission – On Two Wheels – 2018 Ducati V4 Prototype
Motorcycle media is traveling to Valencia right now for the launch of Ducati’s new Panigale V4, and it will be interesting to read what everyone will have to say in a few days. Ari and Zack of On Two Wheels somehow got their hands on a prototype version in advance and they just released an entertaining video of their brief …
Video Intermission – Untitled Motorcycles’ Fat Tracker
Last year, Moto Guzzi announced a “V9 Custom Builder Project” in which they commissioned 4 shops to build customize the V9 platform (either the Bobber or the Roamer). One of the four was Hugo Eccles at Untitled Motorcycles, and I hope you remember him from, among other things, the episode we did together on Jay Leno’s Garage for his HyperScrambler …
Video Intermission – TT3D: Closer to the Edge
The 2010 Isle of Man TT was covered by one of the best documentaries ever created about motorcycling – TT3D. It was well reviewed by critics but unlike many moto films, it was also a financial success because it transcended the machines themselves. In a review on The Guardian, Peter Bradshaw highlights this by saying, “what could have been a …
Video Intermission – Paying the Price
If you’ve been following along with the Dakar Rally but want more while they’re currently on a rest day, Red Bull has come to the rescue with a fantastic documentary about Toby Price.
Video Intermission – Suzuki’s 1970 World Motocross Grand Prix
Suzuki produced a promo film to recap their 1970 season in the World (if we’re being honest, just Europe) Motocross Grand Prix. Suzuki was the first Japanese manufacturer that competed for the championship, and they dominated thanks to their 250cc racer, the RH70. It didn’t hurt that they had Sylvain Geboers, Joel Robert, and Olle Petterson piloting the machines (which …
Video Intermission – Hagerty Redline Rebuild
You know Hagerty for their insurance products (probably specifically for classic motorcycles), but I was surprised to find that they also create a whole bunch of original content as well. One of their shows is called Redline Rebuild, where they show the rebuild of a vehicle (usually a car) with a timelapse. The most recent episode is of a custom …
Video Intermission – Toni Bou Highlights
Toni Bou is a trials legend that I’ve shared with you before, but I’m bringing him up again because someone has kindly put together several of his best moves this year that have been shared on Instagram. There’s so much to be jealous of here, whether it’s Toni’s ability or how passionate European crowds are about trials (check out 8:20).
Video Intermission – Hollywood’s Greatest Stunts: Gary Davis
In Tuesday’s post about the fascinating Trackmaster-built Vincent Rapide, Tim shared a video about stuntman Gary Davis. The first half of the clip had a fantastic look at the motorcycle stunts in Terminator 2. In case you weren’t interested in the bike and missed out on the video, I wanted to make sure you still had a chance to check …
Video Intermission – Look at Life’s “Horse-power Riders”
I enjoyed the “Look at Life” video from yesterday so much that I had to explore the other features they created on British motorcycling back in the 60s. This is called “Horse-power riders”, and it’s a more general look at the variety of two-wheelers found in the UK at the time. Look at the braking test the students have to …
Video Intermission – MotoTrek: Quality YouTube for ADV Nerds
MotoTrek: Quality YouTube for ADV nerds Because you can and should ride to more places than your local coffee shop. By Kyle Hyatt So, as some of you might know, I bought a big-ass (mid-sized) adventure bike and now I’m riding it daily in Los Angeles [Editor’s Note: More on this later!]. It’s my first bike and by far its …
Video Intermission – Look at Life’s “Scrambling for it”
“Find a bumpy track, add some tough motorbikes and riders, and mix well. The result? A Scramble.” That’s how this lovely short film about 60s scramblers commences. I’ve featured a few classic British scramblers over the years and it’s always fun to see them competing. I think you’re going to enjoy this one!
Video Intermission – Santa Gives Out Some Justice
If you weren’t in the Christmas spirit yet, hopefully this does it for you. A lady driving a car in Paris hit a pedestrian and then took off. Someone dressed in a Santa costume (and riding what I believe is a customized Kawasaki Z1000) gives chase, and thankfully he was recording: