December 2019 Archives - Motorcycle Mojo

Are You Sitting Comfortably?

Here’s a tip for all you DIYers looking to beef up your suspension with a new Fancy Dan multi-adjustable rear shock: all the damping adjustments in the world won’t matter a whit if your spring...

Use the Right Fuel

There are a number of factors that determine the best octane rating for your engine. A common misconception about octane is its relation to power. Many people believe that the higher the octane, the...

Magnificence on a Motorbike

Traversing Vietnam’s phenomenal landscapes and peeking into history We had ridden on serpentine mountain roads for most of the day after leaving Cat Tien National Park, about 150 kilometres north...

Kaleidoscope of Colour

The vibrant colours and pungent smells assault the senses, but more important, this riding trip helped to transform the lives of destitute children Arriving in Nepal is like being thrust into the...

Magical Landscapes

This remote region offers the motorcycle traveller some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes and the friendliest, most accommodating people. I looked across at Brenda with questioning eyes....

Volcanoes & Coastlines

Despite an extreme language barrier, riding on the islands of Japan is second to none and easily achieved. In September 2018, I travelled to Japan for a four-week adventure vacation. It began with...

Mind the Gap

To ride the length of the Americas overland in one go, you must first leave the Arctic in winter in order to machete your way through one of the most dangerous places on earth. There’s a reason no...