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Tradition Revisited

It’s no surprise that vintage-styled motorcycles hold a special place in the hearts of many motorcyclists. And for good reason. Their timelessness reminds us of an era that exuded soul and...

The Trilogy is Complete

The third model in the CB500 has finally arrived, and it was worth waiting for In recent years, Honda has been releasing new models at a feverish pace, some targeted directly at the new or...

In The Thick Of The Tuscan Sun

Is Ducati’s newest offering, the Hyperstrada, the ultimate long-distance plaything I think it just might be, providing twisty roads are involved. Known for its amazing landscapes, ancient...

KTM 690 Duke

While this bike can tempt your inner hooligan to emerge, it can also deliver an adrenaline-inducing ride without misbehaving Some motorcycles are like that scruffy kid who used to live down the...

Saddle Time Tease

Honda offered us a few short rides on their new 2013 models once the snow stopped flying. It left me with a desire for more time in the saddle on all of the models. Late last fall, Honda Canada...

Yamaha Bolt

Based on the “less is more” theory, Yamaha took their 950 V-Star engine and loaded it into a compact frame to challenge tradition with their take on a modern bobber. Throughout history, it’s a...

Roadster Refined

Triumph’s 675 cc, inline-triple is one of my favourite motorcycle engines. It has big, V-twin–like mid-range torque, power pulses as smooth as a four, and its power band is wide enough that it...

Mojo Test Ride – Suzuki TU250

There are times when you’re smarter to zig when everyone else is busy zagging. At least, that’s the strategy that Suzuki has deployed in the increasingly competitive small-displacement segment....

Monstrum Maximus – 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO

The low rumble that found its way through the open kitchen window interrupted the conversation I was having with my wife’s friend. “What is that noise” she asked, her tone clearly indicating...

Lucifer’s Hammer – 2011 Ducati Diavel Carbon

It takes a big pair of palle to mass-produce a motorcycle like the Diavel. Easily one of the most ostentatious motorcycles Ducati has ever built, the company’s hyperbole claims that the exotic...

Vive la Révolution – 2012 Harley-Davidson V-Rod 10th Anniversary Edition

2012 Harley-Davidson V-Rod 10th Anniversary Edition All dressed up with nowhere to go, Editor Glenn Roberts grabbed the key for the Harley-Davidson’s 10th Anniversary V-Rod and decided to...

2010 Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Efi – The Empire Strikes Back

During planning of the photo shoot for the Royal Enfield Bullet Classic EFI, photographer Hugh McLean and I discussed the opening scene from Lawrence of Arabia. For readers unfamiliar with David...

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