January/February 2017 Archives

Sentimental Restoration

If you plan to restore a motorcycle, it’s always best to find a project in reasonable condition, and have lots of patience. There are several reasons to restore an old motorcycle, all of them...

HJC RPHA 10

The comfort and features this advanced HJC helmet offers has made it my go-to helmet. We’ve now spent two full seasons with the RPHA (Revolutionary Performance Helmet Advantage) 10 helmet,...

Tangerine Dream

The Motor Company blends old and new, hoping to strike the right balance It’s hard to ignore the elegant simplicity of an air-cooled engine, or the unique sensory assault that comes along with...

Father Francis Ebner

Even in the bitter cold of winter, the motorcycle missionary was completely dedicated to helping those of Canada’s northern regions NWT Archives/Henry Busse fonds/N-1979-052: 5180 Northern LIfe...

It’s Elemental

Seeing a vintage BSA Gold Star motocross bike in competition led to the discovery and modification of this off-road racer As important as earth is in supporting life, for plenty of motorcyclists, it...

Twisted Sisters of the Hill Country

Elevation changes and several kilometres of twisty roads push the Texas Hill Country to the top of the riding list Texas: hot, flat, dusty, uninteresting roads, not at the top of my list to ride –...

The Vindian

Very few people know about a possible merger between two Goliaths in the motorcycle industry that could have changed the face of motorcycling as we know it The successful relaunch of the Indian brand...

Transforming the R1

Even if you’re not into futuristic styling, there’s no denying the 2017 FZ-10 is a force to be reckoned with Strip a supersport machine of its bodywork and what do you get Well, if you’re...

Looking to the Future

BMW gives us some insight into what the next 100 years might hold in terms of two- and four-wheeled transportation BMW celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016, and the company held four celebrations...