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 […]
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 […]
2011 BMW K1600 GTL
By Marissa Baecker “That’s not riding, that’s sailing . . . smooth sailing,” were my first comments after riding the new 2011 BMW K1600 GTL (L for luxury). The models trump the BMW tour favourite the K1300 GT – boasted as the leader of technology among BMW riders. The buzz of the bike show, the […]