Issues Archives - Motorcycle Mojo

Solo in the American West

The famous twisty canyon roads of California prove addictive. “Are you OK” came the question, from below my feet. The words weren’t coming from the ground though: I was lying on the ground, in...

Rider Focused Roadster

A less aggressive riding position and a sweet, very competent inline triple that is built for the masses. Triumph’s first triple, the Trident 750, appeared...

The Good, The Bad and the Baja

Writer Emily Roberts describes the ups and downs of desert competition, not only for herself but also her teammates. I heard a voice at first, then the less-than-mediocre tune that had been repeating...

Legendary Race Story

Fifty years ago, give or take a week or two, the most unlikely racing motorcycle of all time won what was then the most important bike race in the world. Okay, to be completely fair, our recent...

Unknown Legends

I didn’t have posters of NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, or Brittney Spears in my room as a child (okay, I was obsessed with the Spice Girls, but that’s beside the point). Lining the walls of my bedroom...

Remembering George Barber

The world’s best motorcycle museum was built from the ground up to appreciate the motorcycle’s mechanical beauty. George W. Barber, Jr., founder of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in...

No Judgement… No Pressure

This motorcycle campout became a lifeline for men who were running out of road. On a winding stretch of gravel tucked deep into Vancouver Island’s backcountry, the sound of motorcycles fades into...

Choosing your first bike!

Congratulations! You just got your motorcycle licence and you’re now shopping for a motorcycle. Your first bike most probably won’t be the only bike you ever buy. As you gather motorcycling...

Bench Racer

Sometimes leaving out minor details makes for the best tales. Three of us were in my garage talking on a recent Saturday. One of the guys’ cell phones began to ring. He answered and it was...

A Journey to Great Slave Lake

A spur-of-the-moment ride to catch the last few days of autumn. This past September as summer was drawing to a close and the riding season winding down, I...

Three Epic Rides for 2025

Our first year in a new-to-us house meant doing a lot of chores both inside and outside. That threw off my plans to explore this wonderful province of British Columbia. As a result, I didn’t get as...

Quest For the Best: Riding The Ultimate Highlands

An historic part of Ontario that features some of the best riding roads in the province. After each annual motorcycle adventure, my friends and I discuss next year’s ride route. Together we have...