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Ready to Take on The World

Yamaha has added some serious upgrades to the basic Ténéré 700. The Ténéré 700 is a bike admired by most avid Adventure riders for its minimal tech,...

Impact Protection or Abrasion Resistance?

There’s a bit of a battle going in British motorcycling. No, I’m not talking about aging ex-MotoGPer Scott Redding trying to reclaim former glory by stealing the British Superbike championship...

Harsh Conditions and Harsh Reactions

It’s been another rough fire season here in British Columbia, with a burst of wildfires in the interior resulting in an off-road recreational vehicle ban for southern British Columbia to minimize...

Exploring the Western Side of Newfoundland

Arctic air and cold fog couldn’t stop this adventurer from his intended destination. I’d left Happy Valley-Goose Bay in early evening. Staying indoors in...

Curves? I’ll Give You Curves

Mexico is a riot for the senses, and straight roads are not included f course I can find a radiator cap for you. Give me 10 minutes. I am a Mex I can, not a Mex I can’t.” Ten minutes later,...

Fighting Corrosion

Prevention is key to your bike’s longevity. If you ride in Canada, you hate this time of year. The season is winding down and it’s time to put your bike away for the winter. You’re probably...

Schuberth C5ANC Helmet

Cutting-edge noise cancellation allows you to ditch the ear plugs, if your pockets are deep enough. The question I get asked most when other motorcyclists...

Challenging the Dempster

It pays to make the right decisions in the battle of motorcycle versus Mother Nature. The rain was steady. It wasn’t a hard downpour, but that consistent fine precipitation that soaks you to your...

Why Mess with a Good Thing

Twenty-seven years and still going strong, Suzuki’s venerable 650 V-twin is powering another model. There are a number of motorcycle engines that manufacturers have gotten right the first time...

Moto Laverda

How much do you know about this obscure Italian marque Moto Laverda was a glorious but relatively small Italian manufacturer which made a significant mark on the global motorcycle market during its...

People Over Politics

People around the world are friendly, and those south of the border are no different. When a friend visits you from Belize and says let’s go for a ride, you don’t refuse. Not really. Not even...

Well, I’m glad that’s over. Or at least almost over.

What I’m referring to is Michelin’s time as the sole supplier of tires for MotoGP. It ends this year, the French tire-maker to be replaced by Italian giant Pirelli for 2027. I won’t miss them....