2015 Yamaha FZ-07 Versatile Naked Roadster Fun for Both New and Experienced Riders
It isn’t always easy to find the words to describe a motorcycle and relay the experience but after three days with Yamaha Motor Canada at the launch of the new, made in Japan, 2015 FZ-07 the words that come to mind are fun and exciting (and I haven’t even picked up my pom poms yet). […]
2013 Ducati Hyperstrada – ergonomics for the ladies – power for the men
By Marissa Baecker Walking out into the afternoon sun with my suitcase and bags, I headed straight for the signature red compact sport touring machine with the unmistakable front-end beak that only Ducati is known for. Right there on the sidewalk of West Hollywood, I unzipped the two semi-stiff side-panniers fully expecting to play a […]
2012 BMW R1200RT
By Marissa Baecker I have always preferred touring on a cruiser. A cruiser allows you to sit back, feel the sun, load your bike and have enough metal around you that you maintain some type of false sense of security when you are on the road. For me, there was nothing like that rumble of […]
2012 Kawasaki Versys 1000
By Marissa Baecker The term Versys is the combined word made from ‘versatile’ and ‘system’ and that is what Kawasaki intended the Versys 1000 to be. Perhaps a new category of motorcycle is being birthed with the ‘crossover’ – a combination of enduro, sport, touring, adventure etc. A model in a class of it’s own […]
2011 Ducati Diavel
By Marissa Baecker For those of you that are vertically challenged, the 2011 Ducati Diavel is not only the perfect bike for size but with its three riding modes, offers a great ride for a variety of riders. The Diavel (the name derived from a Bolognese “Ignurànt comm’ al Diavel!” translated to “Evil, just like […]
Three 2010 Suzuki’s for triple the fun
One thing I have learned this year in testing out all the different models of motorcycles is that changing it up and switching riding styles can improve your overall riding skills. Learning how different bikes move based on their build, center of gravity, horsepower etc. is definitely practical knowledge worth obtaining. Suzuki Canada recently offered […]
2010 Honda CBF600, CBR600RR, CB. . . – what?
By Marissa Baecker So what is the difference between a CBF and CBR? That was my first question. When you stand before them side by side, you don’t really notice the differences, other than the obvious colour, until they are pointed out to you. However, take each one for a ride and the differences will […]