For 2013 Moto Guzzi has breathed new life into its V7 lineup while staying true to the classic origin of the bikes. The latest models feature a new 750cc 90° V-Twin engine offering more power and a smoother delivery to the bikes’ traditional shaft drive. The ‘13s will also retain their double cradle “Tonti” frame, […]

Recently Pennsylvania instituted new training requirements for teens wanting to obtain their motorcycle license. Under Pennsylvania’s new law, all 16- and 17-year-olds applying for a motorcycle license must first complete the state-approved motorcycle safety program. Courses like Pennsylvania’s Basic Rider Course are meant to provide young bikers with an introduction to the fundamentals of safe […]

So the iPhone 5 was recently released and the fan boys and fan girls have been camping out again, waiting for their chance at acquiring the latest and greatest from Cupertino. By most reports, the new iPhone is another leap forward—bigger screen yet smaller overall, faster CPU and faster network, yet even better battery life, […]

I enjoy a good handful of horsepower as much as the next guy, and don’t see any great harm in partaking of it occasionally, so long as it’s done in a responsible manner. My list of “quick ones” is fairly short, but it includes some heavy hitters: a 1981 Honda CB900F Super Sport, a 1986 […]

We stayed an extra day on Bali. Well, we couldn’t just stay one day could we? It is an island that deserves so much more time, but time was not on our side. Perhaps one day we will re-visit and take in all the wonderful sites this beautiful island has to offer. What we will remember […]

Day 3: Bariloche to Esquel We left Bariloche and spent our first few hours riding near amazing lakes, mountains, and scenery. The landscape, the views, everything was so stunning that it was difficult to imagine what else nature could possibly reveal—but we soon got to find out. Suddenly, everything changed to a desolate, tundra-like terrain, […]

There’s a song by the band Needtobreathe, actually it’s my riding playlist tune of the week, called Something Beautiful. The video is quite remarkable. It’s 3 minutes and 47 seconds of smiles, inspiration, and joy. I’ll take that. There are so few places those things are encouraged these days, which is one reason I love […]

In celebration of Harley-Davidson’s 110th anniversary, two groups of Harley riders set out on unique adventures. Taking a more traditional Harley route, the first group of riders traversed the Badlands of South Dakota on their way to the famous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The other group, led by Harley-Davidson’s Senior Vice President Mark Hans Richer and […]

In an effort to break into the lucrative Indian market, Polaris Industries Inc. has announced a joint venture with Eicher Motors Limited. Eicher Motors is a conglomeration of the Royal Enfield Motorcycle Company and VE Commercial Vehicles Limited. In the agreement, the two companies will each retain 50 percent control of the operation while also […]

One of the blessings of living in the Midwest is the four seasons—each “change” a special gift for the avid rider, except, of course, winter. I suppose a case could be made that without winter we would not appreciate spring as much, but I’m not sold on the idea. But fall, now we’re talking: cool […]

Leading up to its official press event September 20-27, in Bilbao, Spain and first public showing October 3-7, in Cologne, Germany, Ducati is offering a preview of their new 2013 Multistrada model lineup. The foundation of the model line, the Multistrada 1200, gets a variety of technological upgrades including Ride-by-Wire (R-b-W), Ducati Traction Control (DTC), […]

I had to go this year. Sure, I had the usual excuses not to: time, money, and distance, but like a lazy fly, I swatted each one down. After all, as my inner child reminded me, all my friends were going. As my distance from Maggie Valley, NC was an issue (I live in Los […]