July 2012 Archives - Motorcycle Mojo

Speed Trials – Ducati 848 EVO

Black Moon Rising Ducati, like many of its compatriot motorcycle manufacturers, seems to have an unwritten manifesto dictating that every sportbike must look as good as it is to ride. Ducatis are...

A Retro Romp in the Glades

Who says you can’t find exciting roads amongst Florida’s flat terrain “Deals Gap: 11 Miles – 318 Curves.” This is a popular saying about that famously twisty, treacherous stretch of...

Resuscitating A Stored Bike

So you found that bargain you’ve been looking for In my friend’s case, it’s a 2001 Suzuki SV650S. This one-owner bike is pristine, with only 9000 km on the odometer, and as it turns out,...

A Military Model in Civvies

Designed during the Second World War, the Triumph TRW 500 is still a reliable mount for a peaceful country ride. Over the past hundred years or so, many motorcycle manufacturers have built special...

Long Distance Travel Planning

You don’t need the latest, greatest gadgets to travel abroad. Just some simple planning, desire and a map. The Big Trip; maybe it’s on your bucket list, or you’ve just always had a burning...

Feature Bike – The Whittleton Special

July 2012 feature bike Many people might claim they can improve upon fine German engineering, but actually doing so is a totally different story. Bob Whittleton, however, was as good as his word,...

Bullet Train

Some consider land missiles like the new Ninja ZX-14R to be ostentatious displays of reckless excess. Others see them as technological marvels of motorcycle engineering. In an effort to find out who...

Time for a New Concept

By using advanced engine technology, Honda has created a simple and very fuel-efficient package for the common rider. There comes a time in every industry when a company realizes that it’s time to...