2014 Honda VFR800 – Road to rock n’roll
The Honda VFR has a long history of being a fan favourite. Since its debut as a V4 – 750cc, the VFR has garnered attention. So much so, that changing it was a risky venture for Honda. However, improvements like updated style, a 10 kg weight loss plus added standard features like adjustable seat height, […]
Snap-On Tools Masters of Metal brings Orange County Chopper to Kelowna
Tools are to a mechanic like candy is to a child. The child has Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory to show them how candy is made and the mechanic . . . has Snap-On Tools Masters of Metal. What is Masters of Metal? This is an international tour of Snap-On Tools with usually limited […]
2014 Kawasaki ZX-6R performs beautifully in twisties of infamous Westside Road
Supersport (aka “crotch rocket”) bikes are historically designed for one purpose – racing. Built for speed, the rider triangle is intentionally compact and not necessarily conducive to taller riders and being that I stand at 5’11”, I have intentionally shyed away from these type of bikes. I wrapped up last riding season spending two days […]
2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 most affordable adventure
My spirit for adventure was awakened the moment the 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 SE was unloaded from the trailer. Bright red and adventure-ready, the road less traveled was calling my name. Equipped with hand guards, centre stand, side panniers, and a nine-way adjustable windscreen right off the showroom floor, the SE is ready for the […]
iPhone rider’s must-have App – EatSleepRIDE
The world is changing. Everything about it from climate to business. Let’s face it, technology is taking over. Don’t believe it? Maybe you didn’t know Google just introduced a car that doesn’t require a driver or that a California police department is operating a motorcycle enforcement division with Zero electric bikes. Global warming is forcing […]
A new Monster in town – Ducati Monster 821 – newest Monster motorcycle
What’s all the fuss about? Another Monster! With the introduction of the the Monster 821, 112 HP water cooled naked roadster, there is now a Monster for all sizes and shapes. Goldilocks now has another option (albeit we are not talking porridge here). A Monster 696 (too small) or a new Monster 1200 unveiled in […]
Motorcycle Rider’s comprehensive app – EatSleepRIDE – just got an upgrade and it’s free this weekend
I have been testing out this app for a few months and recommend each and every rider to download it and give it a try. Practically every rider tool you could want, need or use is contained in one place. GPS trackin, maps, social network, photo sharing. . . you name it. Of particular interest […]
Cardo Systems releases new helmet to helmet communication systems.
Cardo Systems releases two new Scala Rider bluetooth communication systems. Q1 is designed for Rider to Passenger, while Q3 is designed for bike to bike.
Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Florida
When I was first assigned to go to Daytona Beach, Florida for Bike Week, all I could think about was a whole week of loud posturing pipes? I am not a ‘biker’ by the stereotypical definition. I don’t believe loud pipes save lives. I don’t have any tatoos. I no longer own a Harley (although […]
2014 Triumph Thunderbird LT – First Ride of Daytona Bike Week
It is easy to confuse the 2014 Triumph Thunderbird LT (long touring), a European import, with its North American cruiser cousins during Bike Week at Daytona Beach, FL. In fact, the Triumph measures up so closely that when I returned from my beach side table of the Ocean Deck restaurant (after having devoured the best […]