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Product Test: Garmin Zumo 665 Motorcycle Navigator
“Garmin’s zumo 665 Motorcycle Navigator” Be Lost no More It’s a well-known fact that real men – especially bikers, don’t stop and ask for directions, and there are just as likely female riders who fall into the same category. I myself, subscribe to the philosophy that I’m never really lost, since I always know where I am – I just don’t always know how to get to where I want or need to be. … Read entire article »
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Test Ride: 2012 BMW K1600 GTL
“BMW intros their first inline six-cylinder motorcycle application” BMW has long powered many of their 4-wheeled vehicles with an inline six-cylinder engine, particularly roadsters, so it seemed only prudent that the smoothness provided by such an engine configuration would be a natural application for a luxury touring motorcycle, since both share open air motoring experiences. … Read entire article »
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Test Ride: 2011 Suzuki GSX1250FA
“Suzuki’s GSX1250FA: Sport or Sport Touring?” Wouldn’t it be great if each of us were able to collect as many bikes as we would like? How about one for each purpose and riding scenario? Unfortunately, for most of us, that’s not an option due to the recent downturn in our nation’s economy and progressively rising fuel costs that seems to have impacted the majority of the country’s population. … Read entire article »
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Test Ride: 2011 Honda CBR 250R
“Honda’s CBR250R: An excellent entry sportbike” So, you’re thinking about taking up the sport of motorcycling, or perhaps you’re already a rider and would like to get a bike for a family member, so that they can share the enjoyment of the open road on two wheels. Where do you start your search for that just right ride? … Read entire article »
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Test Ride: 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm
“Triumph’s T-bird Storm delivers more power and attitude” There are many different types of motorcycles, each designed with a definitive purpose or riding style in mind, obviously intended to suit varied types of riders. Triumph offers a lineup of models in several categories including: Adventure and Touring; Roadsters and Supersport; Cruisers; and Classics. Many years ago, I used to ride a Triumph Bonneville – I don’t recall the specific model designation because it wasn’t my bike, … Read entire article »
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Test Ride: 2012 Yamaha Zuma 50F scooter
“Yamaha’s Zuma 50F Scooter: Affordable, practical fun” Imagine a company having enough faith and confidence in a new product’s performance potential to have the national press launch take place in the “City by the Bay” – San Francisco, with its steep hills and heavy commute traffic. Especially when the new product is a new 49cc scooter and several members of the moto-press are in excess of 220 pounds – the payload for the product in question … Read entire article »
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Test Ride: 2011 ZERO DS
“The electric alternative to fun on two wheels” ZERO motorcycles was founded by Neal Saiki, who holds a masters degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, and who formerly worked as a project manager at NASA developing high altitude research vehicles. Prior to that while in college, he set a World Aviation Record by creating the first successful human-powered helicopter. Saiki spent years designing award-winning, world-class mountain bikes for Santa Cruz Mountain … Read entire article »
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2011 Kawasaki Ninja 1000
“2011 Kawasaki’s Ninja 1000: Great for Naked Sport” My first track-day experience came several years ago at Sears Point International Raceway in Sonoma, CA. Whoops, make that Infineon Raceway. It was a Keith Code school sponsored by Kawasaki and the school bikes were Kawa Ninja 6Rs, which proved to be too small for my lanky frame. As a result, I was granted the use of a Z1000 for the track exercises. As it turned out, the … Read entire article »
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2011 Victory Highball
“Victory High-Ball: An old school ride for Tarzan or Cheetah” Victory, the self-proclaimed new American motorcycle, ahs stepped outside their normal styling box, no doubt to do battle with Harley-Davidson’s Crossbones model which also hearkens back to a more nostalgic era of two-wheeled transport. Victory’s entry into this arena is called the High-Ball. … Read entire article »
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2011 Victory Zach Ness Vegas
“Zach Ness customizes the 2011 Victory Vegas 8-Ball” The third Ness Signature Series custom ride All Victory motorcycles, regardless of the genre or category that they might be pigeonholed into, tend to personify highly customized, turnkey units right off the showroom floor. Last year saw the addition of two new touring models – the Victory Cross Roads and Victory Cross Country along with the enhancements made to the rest of the Victory stable. … Read entire article »
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Test Ride: 2011 Arlen Ness Edition Victory Vision Tour
Ness clan members add custom touches to individual bikes Polaris Industries celebrated the 10th Anniversary of their Victory motorcycle division three years ago and embarked upon their second decade of production of “The New American Motorcycle”, making significant changes to their 2009 lineup of bikes in both the cruiser and touring categories. 2010 saw the addition of two new touring models – the Victory Cross Roads and Victory Cross Country along with the enhancements made … Read entire article »
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Polaris Industries acquires Indian Motorcycle
Polaris Acquires Indian® Motorcycle Polaris brings world-class engineering, manufacturing and distribution to Indian’s rich American heritage and historic brand – perhaps now Indian will finally be Victorious MINNEAPOLIS (April 19, 2011) — Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the acquisition of Indian Motorcycle. The business was acquired from Indian Motorcycle Limited (“IML”), a company advised by Stellican Limited and Novator Partners LLP, U.K. Private Equity firms. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. … Read entire article »
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Test Ride: 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero
A Bagger that cowboys up in traditional fashion A couple of years ago, Kawasaki introduced the monstrous Vulcan 2000 as a heavy cruiser – emphasis on heavy. It came with a tall saddle and very short side stand, which made it exceedingly difficult, if not impossible to raise to a level riding position for those who happened to be on the vertically challenged side. Once moving, it was a dream on the road – in low … Read entire article »
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Test Ride: 2011 Victory Vision 8-Ball
“Victory’s Vision 8-Ball: The Maverick of the new American motorcycle” Victory motorcycles is a division of parent company Polaris Industries. The bike division celebrated its 10th Anniversary in 2008, entering their second decade of “New American Motorcycle” production with significant enhancements to their 2009 lineup of bikes in both the cruiser and touring categories. The company added two new touring models for the 2010 model year– the Victory Cross Roads and Victory Cross … Read entire article »
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Test Ride: 2009 Ural Gear Up 2WD Side Car Rig
“Russian Ural: A Sports Utility Motorcycle” Okay, it had to happen sooner or later — someone had to come up with a Sport Utility Motorcycle (SUM). Actually, such a machine has been around for quite awhile — it’s the Ural, and it’s been here in the U.S. since 1993. The Cold War is definitely over in the motorcycle world, as evidenced by the Ural, which is a Russian-built motorcycle with a side car. … Read entire article »
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