2011 Ducati Multistrada
By Marissa Baecker The full Ducati experience begins from the moment you slide your arm into a fully armoured, Italian leather, snug fitting Ducati jacket, pull your full face helmet over your head, tighten the straps, and then work your fingers into slick leather gloves that form to your hands like a paraffin wax. Your […]
Can Am Spyder Roadster
By Marissa Baecker According to dictionary.com – mo·tor·cy·cle – noun – a motor vehicle similar to a bicycle but usually larger and heavier, chiefly for one rider but sometimes having two saddles or an attached sidecar for passengers. A Can-Am Spyder, “That’s not a motorcycle,” I thought. If you have ever seen a Can-Am Spyder […]
KTM 990 SupermotoR
By Marissa Baecker Motorcycle racing is a very broad spectrum varying from dirt tracks, closed circuit street racing, super cross, flat track. When you get to the top of your game, someone always thinks up another challenge. For example, NHL has the All Stars – testing the speed, skills and talent of the leagues best […]
2011 Triumph Bonneville 800SE
By Marissa Baecker Some of the greatest fashion designers reflect upon time periods of the past. They take their favourite pieces for inspiration and then add in their take on the modern world and use the current technology to create a new ‘vintage’ piece even more spectacular than the original that inspired them. The designers […]
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 […]
High school Grad Class led in style
Students at Penticton High School held their prom June 29 and the evening’s festivities began with a parade down Main Street led first by a police escort and second by two Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Grads ‘make an entrance’ at their prom in their own style ride – convertible, flat deck truck, boats, skateboards etc. – the […]
2011 Victory Vision
By Marissa Baecker “Mom, someone’s airplane is parked in my spot,” were the words used by my son referring to the 2011 Victory Vision. So it appears the aero dynamics of this motorcycle are eye catching even to the non-rider. The Victory Vision is all luxury with an affordable price tag. This two seat tourer […]
Kim Mitchell Ready, Willing and Able to rock still
The fourth annual Kreater Motorcycles Ride N Rock took place today and this year’s headliner, Kim Mitchell, was ready, willing and able to entertain a leather clad crowd.
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 […]
Victory Kingpin
Last season, I took the 2010 Victory Kingpin for a country spin and in 2011, that same model has had some upgrades. The Kingpin entered the Victory lineup in 2004 winning Cruiser of the Year with its inaugural 92 cubic inch engine and five speed transmission. By 2010, the engine had increased to 100 cubic […]