Photo credit: Bike Exif Every once in a while, motorcycle manufacturers do something out of the ordinary. They break the mold of their standard model conventions and target a very specific part of the market with a niche motorcycle. This is the story of the Multistrada V4 RS. For those unfamiliar with the history of... Continue Reading →
Is newer better? What has Ducati achieved, lost or gained by moving away from its big L-Twin engine configuration and into a new era of V4 powered Multistradas? It's a battle of old vs new, analog vs digital and tradition vs evolution. Introduction & History The 2003 Ducati Multistrada 1100 DS For the uninitiated, Ducati’s... Continue Reading →
The middleweight naked bike segment is arguably the most competitive segment in street motorcycling. Every brand has a dog in this race and the very definition of what “middleweight” even means is blurring with every new model year. With all that said, how does BMW’s new F900R stack up against the competition and who is... Continue Reading →
Riders tend to fall into a few different camps when it comes to navigation. On the one hand, many serious tourers, long-distance ADV riders or cruisers may favour full-fledged GPS systems, such as those offered by Garmin. On the other hand, shorter distance riders often opt for a simple phone mount on their handlebars such... Continue Reading →
KTM has produced 3 generations of its flagship "Supernaked" bike: the 1290 Super Duke R. Although the media has given this bike ample coverage, what's become apparent is that there are a number of misconceptions and misinformation about the differences between each generation, specifically relating to features to power output. We find ourselves in the... Continue Reading →
Leaking motorcycle fork oil seals are a common problem. Unfortunately, there is also a common misconception that the only solution is a fork rebuild (or fork oil seal replacement). In this quick tutorial, we will show you how to use an inexpensive product called Seal Mate to remove dirt from your fork's oil seals which... Continue Reading →
Since its introduction in 2014, much has been written about KTM's 1290 Super Duke R (dubbed "The Beast"). And for good reason; the bike has been a top contender in every "Super Naked" bike test since its entry into the category and KTM has revised the model twice: once in 2016 with updated electronics (read... Continue Reading →
Part Panigale, part Monster, Ducati's Supersport seeks to split the difference between the modern naked and sport bike by combining the best of both worlds. Does Ducati's latest revival manage to achieve that fine balance? Ducati 900 SS (Super Sport), circa 1992 For the longest time, Ducati has been exploring ways to blend the soul... Continue Reading →
Ducati's Monster 821 (MSRP $13,395 CDN) was a controversial pivot for the Bologna brand, as it moved the Monster line away from their iconic 2 valve-per-cylinder air cooled motors (the latest contingent were the 696, 796 and 1100 variants which were later brought back in the Scrambler and later, the Monster 797). So, what did Ducati... Continue Reading →
We've been riding the FZ-09 (MT-09 in Europe) intermittently since 2014, throughout its 40,000 km life and have reached a verdict on just about every aspect of what's good and bad about this budget-priced middleweight naked bike. We've also performed a long list of modifications that help get the most of of the platform and... Continue Reading →
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