July 2020 - Motorcycle Mojo

Racer Art “The Dart” Robbins passes away at age 59

Art Robbins, age 59, died on Thursday afternoon July 23, in a hospital in Scarborough, Ontario. Robbins was a prolific figure in the growing scene of road racing in the...

Rally in the Rockies set for August 7-15, 2020

With Western Canada and the Canadian Rockies as a favourite riding destination for many motorcyclists, Calgary Harley-Davidson have organized Rally in the Rockies, showcasing local motorcycle shops,...

Dreaming of the Heat Burned by the Ice

Plans for a midwinter escape backfire big time. Motorcyclists share many similarities to bears. Wait! Before you turn the page, hear me out. Yes, some of us are quite hairy and are easily aggravated...

The Valve Job

The intake and exhaust valves must be in good condition as they play an extremely important part in how the engine perform. So, your mechanic tells you your bike needs a valve job. What exactly does...

See and Be Seen

Knowledge is important. Learn from someone who’s already done the research and found what works. Pick through pretty much any online motorcycle forum – like the stromtrooper.com that serves my...

Streetfighter with Attitude

A supercharger added to an already great engine in a naked bike means we have a new contender in the ring. Of course, it’s the engine. It’s a motorcycle; it’s always the engine. Motorcycles...

Blown Boxer

The throttle acts as if it’s either on or off and, with dubious handling, this race bike is a handful on the track. But one thing is certain, it does win races. Australia’s Troy Corser marked the...

Ton Up! A Century of Café Racer Speed and Style

From the days of those early powered bicycles to the first rudimentary motorcycles to purpose-built two-wheeled machines of speed, there has been need to go fast. Paul d’Orleans, author and...

Supermoto

A style of racing that incorporates three isciplines of racing onto a single compressed track provides non-stop action for racers and spectators alike. Last summer while visiting my old stomping...

Indian Motorcycle adds Climate Controlled seat to accessory lineup.

Indian Motorcycle is amping up its level of comfort offered to riders with its new ClimaCommand Classic Seat, a heated and cooled seat which can be controlled by rider and passenger for separate...

Atlanticade Motorcycle Festival looking forward to 2021

The officials organizing Maritimes Motorcycle Festival Atlanticade were forced to make the difficult decision of postponing the festival due to the global pandemic. The festival has grown throughout...

Damon Motorcycle Sales Skyrocket amid Global economic uncertainty

Vancouver based electric motorcycle company, Damon Motorcycles is said to be experiencing skyrocketing growth despite the global economic effects of...