Ducati NA reports nine consecutive quarters of retail sales growth
First it’s the 20th anniversary of the Ducati Monster and now sales are up – this just in from Ducati: • Q3 Retail sales increase by 24 percent • Nine consecutive quarters of retail sales growth • The Diavel sets strongest product family growth in September Cupertino, Calif. (October 24, 2012) – Ducati North America […]
2013 Victory Judge makes rider feel alive
By Marissa Baecker The leaves continue colouring, the lake is empty and calm, the air is brisk and one by one, bikes are being put to bed for the winter. However, the sun still shines and no matter how cold, the handlebars call you and you just have to give in and last week, the […]
ATV training with Polaris
I love the Fall. One of my favourite times of the year. The cooler temperatures invite off-road riding on dirt bikes, quads or side by sides. Today, Polaris invited me to view and learn about their 2013 off road line-up. Kelowna Mountain hosted the event and the views of the Valley are simply spectacular from […]
Quebec reader wants to move up with new bike
Meet Nathalie from Quebec. One of MotorcyGal’s readers and an avid rider looking for a new bike. Natalie writes: I’m searching for a bike to buy for next summer, I ride now the 650 Versys 2008 wich I like very much. the type of riding that I do is 75% road and 25% dirt. Why […]
A chicken at a bike shop?
Yes that is a chicken and in the background is Larry Nickel, owner of M&M Performance in Kelowna. How do the two connect? Each year M&M hosts a Fall Open House where the new 2013 off-road machines are showcased, a spectacular sale is had and customers are appreciated. The evening consists of outdoor barbeque, coin […]
2012 Honda CBF600SA – a mirage
By Marissa Baecker The mercury was hovering at 26 degrees, skies decorated with whispy clouds, no wind and several Osprey circling high above as I rode through the twist and turns of backroads farmland and orchards on the 2012 Honda CBF600SA. Piloting the Pearl Cool White with black/red accented CB600SA, the smooth handling mirrored the […]
Family Sunday in the Black Forest
By Marissa Baecker BADEN-BADEN, GERMANY – On Sunday, driving the countryside of Germany, you will find just about anything and everything as far as motorcycles are concerned. If you can put a plate on it, the Germans will ride it. Riding solo does not seem to be that popular as there were usually groups of […]
BMW R 1200 GS all new in 2013
By Marissa Baecker The 2013 model motorcycles are all the talk right now and with the 2013 R1200GS BMW – the opposed twin boxer engine is rumoured to be ‘perfected’. Having just spent three weeks in Europe, I can attest to the fact that BMW is the most popular and frequently seen motorcycle on German […]
France takes 2012 ISDE title – Canada’s Hett finishes top 10
Victoria Hett of Team Canada – photo by FIM/Future 7 Media By Marissa Baecker SAXONY, GERMANY – First – Canada salutes Vernon, B.C.’s Victoria Hett as the only Canadian woman to ever complete the ISDE and this year ranked in the top ten and as well congratulate the Men’s Club team for completing the event […]
France increases lead Canada loses rider – Day 4 of Red Bull Six Days
By Marissa Baecker SAXONY, GERMANY – Despite the wet start, France maintain their stronghold on the top spot as the outright fastest nation in the event. Leading the FIM World Trophy competition, FIM Junior World Trophy class and the Women’s World Trophy classifications, there is little doubt that country will once again take the overall […]