Birmingham, AL based Motus Motorcycles is now taking reservations for its MST and MST-R sport-touring bikes. Based around a 1650cc V-4 nicknamed the “baby block”, the MST and MST-R are equipped with 165 and 185 horsepower respectively, according to Motus. The MST’s also feature a host of top-shelf performance parts from their Öhlins suspension to […]

We were so excited!! Well, why wouldn’t we be? We had the chance to ride to and into the Bromo-Tengger Massif. This is a massive six mile wide caldera that contains the volcanic peaks of Bromo (7,847 feet) and Semeru (12,060 feet), the latter being Java’s highest mountain. These volcanoes puff away on a regular […]

The MotoGP™ classes treated fans to some exciting racing this weekend at the bwin Grand Prix České republiky in Brno with Repsol Honda Team’s Dani Pedrosa storming to a thrilling victory in the premier-class ahead of Jorge Lorenzo and Cal Crutchlow, opening up the championship race once more. Despite dark clouds looming, the track was […]

Ever since I can remember, I’ve had a passion for reading, writing and art. Yes – I was that oddball in class who actually enjoyed research papers and book report assignments.

After being canceled in 2011 due to Hurricane Irene, the Killington Classic is back. Taking place over Labor Day weekend, the Killington Classic Motorcycle Rally offers four days of riding through the mountains of Vermont including guided tours, poker runs, and scavenger hunts. In addition to the riding, the rally will also feature a parade […]

With their arrival at Fort Clatsop, the Corp of Discovery reached their goal – the great ocean. With our visit there we reached the end of our adventure. Not fully content, we rode south on 101 to Seaside and had the good fortune of riding right onto a wonderful stretch of beach and even ceremoniously […]

In the final installment of this series, we further improve the long distance touring capabilities and comfort of the F 650 GS with installation of an aftermarket suspension and a custom seat. Touring Enhancements Install Time           Retail Cost*    1. Progressive Rear Suspension (part #465-5017): The handling and carrying capacity of a […]

We begin our 21st day in The Dalles, OR, which, unlike that city in Texas, is pronounced “The Dals”. When Lewis and Clark passed through here in 1805, this narrow section of the Columbia River produced dangerous rapids that, today, would be considered Class V, which are generally not navigable by even a modern canoe. […]

If you can’t read the headline, the answer is yes. Really, how old is too old to ride a motorcycle, 60, 70, 80, or more? We, as a community and sport should probably address this before some government agency is “directing” us to, and you know they have been thinking about it. I know and […]

The confluence of the Snake and Columbia rivers hosts a small park and interpretive center named in honor of Sacajawea. It is our starting point for the day as we now join the river that brought the Corp to the ocean. This is probably a good place to stop and express our gratitude for all […]

Quite often when talk turns to riding I’ve noticed people feel the need, for some reason I’m not quite sure of, to explain why they don’t ride a motorcycle. The most common reason I hear is, “I trust myself, I just don’t trust other people”. I find it a bit amusing because I never feel […]

Entering its 110th model year, The Motor Company has released a number of updates to its lineup including ten Harley-Davidson models being offered in 110th anniversary editions. These special editions, produced in limited quantities, will feature exclusive paint, bronze 110th anniversary fuel tank badges, as well as all available factory options standard. Harley-Davidson is also […]