August 2016 - Motorcycle Mojo

Harley-Davidson Announces All-New Big Twin

More power. More comfort. More control. Harley-Davidson recently unveiled the all-new Milwaukee-Eight engine, the ninth Big Twin in its history, plus an all-new front and rear suspension for its...

Virginia Mountain Reverie

There’s something in those hills that just keeps motorcyclists coming back for more It’s an odd feeling parting from an event you’ve looked forward to for months. A gathering of motorcycle...

The Best of Both Worlds

Sandwiched between the virtues of a twin and four-cylinder, this modern throwback to Yamaha’s classic XS series of motorcycles should appeal to a wide range of riders Inline-triples were never as...

The King Returns

Borrowing from the past and looking to the future of the litre bike What was once old is new again, and in the case of Suzuki’s new GSX-S1000 family, borrowing from the past means the return of an...

Rusty Bobber

A chance meeting with the owner of a neighbouring shop led to a search for parts and a new build Welder and fabricator Corrie Brewster was living life in the fast lane. His busy shop, Brewster West...

Roy Blakney

Even from his early days, Blakney had a knack for working with internal combustion engines Your Attitude Is Everything: Do as much as you can for as long as you can. That’s the title of a book Roy...

Advanced Adventure Training

Proper instruction and practice can make a world of difference when taking a big trailie into the forest It’s true that most people with big adventure bikes never take them off-road. While these...

Guy Martin Pilots Fastest Triumph Ever

The Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner has become the world’s fastest ever Triumph by achieving a speed of 274.2 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats on 8 August 2016. Piloted by TT legend Guy Martin,...

Ticket to Ryde Contest Winner

Congratulations Steve Hubley! As some of you may have noticed – and judging by the almost 600 entrants, many of you did – we recently held a contest for an all inclusive, 5-day...

Indian FTR750 Flat Tracker

Indian Motorcycles unleashed its all-new Indian Scout FTR750 flat track race bike in a place synonymous with the brand – the 76th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The event is the latest...

Steering Head Bearing Service

If you notice your bike starting to weave or wander on the road, you might need new steering head bearings. The condition of steering head bearings can greatly affect your bike’s handling, and they...