When I concluded my First Ride review of the Honda Monkey, I said that “the search for Vy’s next bike is officially over.” It took me a while, but I finally picked one up! Now it’s time to modify…
Tech Review – Kawasaki’s Rideology App
Nowadays it seems like almost every company is a technology company to some degree – you may be a motorcycle manufacturer but you can’t compete in many segments without the latest in electronic assists like Cornering ABS or wheelie control. This same battle is now moving to your phone, as many OEMs have released mobile apps that connect to your …
First Ride Review – 2020 Yamaha MT-03
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View PostClub EagleRider in San Francisco – Part 1
“The inside should reflect the outside.” Bijan is the EagleRider employee assisting Vy and me as we pick up our Yamaha Super Tenere, and he’s glad that ER’s inventory is expanding beyond the traditional Harley-Davidson cruiser. San Francisco is a very diverse city, and Bijan appreciates that he’s now able to offer a similarly diverse lineup of motorcycles. I appreciate …
Bike Review – 2020 Suzuki Katana
View PostFirst Ride Review – 2019 Vanderhall Venice Speedster
If you’re warming up your fingers to comment, “this isn’t a motorcycle”, don’t worry – we all know already. You may not want this today, you may not want this tomorrow, but how are you going to get your open-air fix when you’re too old for two wheels? Maybe you just want a different toy in your garage. Who knows? …
First Ride Review – 2020 Kawasaki KLX230
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View PostGear Review – Shoei GT-Air II
The new Shoei GT Air 2 is an all-rounder, full-faced sport-touring helmet with some nifty integrated tech capability. Essentially it’s a lot like a non-modular version of the Neotec 2 with a little more X-14 influence. Shoei took what the public liked about the GT Air 1 and ran with it.
Product Review – GIVI V47 Tech Monokey Top Case and Stop Light Kit
GIVI is an Italian company offering a range of hard and soft cases, racks and other touring accessories, and has been around since the 1960s. Before writing this review I had never purchased a hard case, so I started my research by asking a seasoned tourer for his expert opinion. His response: “Why do I need a $400 case to …
Tire Review – Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa 2
[Editor’s Note: Pirelli calls the Diablo Rosso Corsa 2 their “first multi-compound motorcycle tyre transferring racetrack performance into street versatility”, so I asked Mazlow to give them a shot on his street-legal CBR600RR track bike.]