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  1. DaveM

    Church of MO: 2001 Triumph TT600 First Ride

    Some suggested Triumph’s shot at a four-cylinder 600 sportbike should’ve been included in last week’s “Ten Worst Motorcycles of the Modern Era.” I think that’s way too harsh an assessment, but in any case, Triumph’s 2001 TT600 and the various inline Fours that followed it never quite got...
  2. DaveM

    Farewell To A Category-Defining Sportbike: An R6 Retrospective

    With news of the Yamaha R6 going the way of the dodo bird, we thought it fitting to take a look back through the Motorcycle.com archives to see all the things we’ve written about Yamaha’s mighty little sportbike. Like the R6, Motorcycle.com has gone through a few changes since its inception in...
  3. DaveM

    Most Anticipated 2021 Motorcycles

    In a typical year, your friendly Motorcycle.com staff would have already attended several new bike introductions with others under embargo and secretly waiting on our calendar deep within the bowels of the MO Tower’s security center. (Look to the east of the Nakatomi Plaza, and there we are.)...
  4. DaveM

    2020 Motorcycle of the Year

    2020 Motorcycle of the Year: KTM 890 Duke R Every year, we are faced with the task of choosing Motorcycle.com’s Motorcycle of the Year (MOTY), and typically, the debate is heated – and lengthy. This year, we reached agreement remarkably quickly – a rarity with any decision made by this crew...
  5. DaveM

    The 10 Best Cruisers Ever Made

    Cruisers are some of the most iconic motorcycles ever made. They’re instantly recognizable thanks to their relaxed riding position, wide handlebars, and comfortable seats. Originally designed for munching miles on big, open roads, the cruiser is the definitive American motorcycle. While most...
  6. DaveM

    Movember Teams With ‘the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride’ for New Veteran and FR Program

    What Goes Hand-in-Hand With Open-Face Helmets and Classic Cafe-Racer Bikes? Moustaches of Course. Movember has been a huge success since its inception in 2004. They have provided millions of dollars in funding to raise awareness for men’s health. This year, they are partnering with Triumph to...
  7. DaveM

    Top 10 Groundbreaking Motorcycles of the 21st Century (So Far)

    Has it really been 20 years since the world didn’t seize up at the stroke of midnight, as we feared it might? Yes. Every time I walk out into the garage, my 2000 R1 sitting dormant on its stand (the last year of the first-gen R1) reminds me of what a long time ago that was. Next to all the new...
  8. DaveM

    Church of MO: Overlooked and Underrated, circa 2000

    Verily, it really has been 20 years since the world did not seize up at the millennium, the World Trade Center stood tall, and one could still fix all the world’s ills with a jet kit and a few hundred bucks worth of suspension stuff from Race Tech. It feels more like a lifetime ago. How did it...
  9. DaveM

    The First Triumph Bajaj Motorcycle Could be the Avenger 400

    The First Bike of Many? I’ve reported before on the fact that Triumph and Bajaj will work together on some smaller displacement models. The companies will team up to make motorcycles between 400cc and 800cc in displacement. According to new information, the first bike that could come from this...
  10. DaveM

    Motorcycle Insurance for Beginners

    We were all beginners once, right? Whether it be motorcycles, soccer, ballet, etc., the unknown pitfalls of any new venture can cause excitement and joy or, more often than not, leave you scrambling in a fit of confusion. So let’s take a look at tips for helping new motorcyclists navigate their...
  11. DaveM

    To Prove Their Patriotism – The Brave First Women to Motorcycle Across America Nov 8, 2018 Ian Harvey

    This is a nice story about those times. In 1916, the United States was on the verge of entering World War One, and citizens around the country were preparing to further the war effort. Two of those citizens were Adeline and Augusta Van Buren. The sisters were descendants of President Martin...
  12. Mad On Triumphs

    Mike ‘the Bike’ Hailwood

    Mike Hailwood will go down as one of the greatest racers in history. He was known as ‘Mike The Bike’ because of his natural riding ability. A multiple time world champion, Hailwood continually pushed himself to be the best on the track, and his love of motorbikes started from an early age...
  13. SarahP

    Ugh, Uk Road Rage Incident

    One of many incidents that occur daily that we all have to deal with, but this one made me feel almost ill. Be careful out there, everyone!
  14. DaveM

    2017 Kawasaki Z900 Video Review

    The 2017 Kawasaki Z900 is replacing both the Z800 and Z1000 in Kawasaki’s 2017 U.S. lineup. The new Z is lighter than both previous Z models, is more powerful than the Z800, and costs much less than the Z1000 – not to mention a design that’s far less polarizing than the Z1000. A strong family...
  15. DaveM

    2017 Grand National Roadster Show Report

    As the event’s name implies, this show, first launched in 1949, focuses on four-wheeled vehicles albeit not all technically qualifying as “roadsters” which back in the day meant an open two-seater minus doors and even windshields. Tracing the nomenclature further, “roadster” initially was the...
  16. DaveM

    Toni Bou Wins Again In 2017 X-trials Season Opener

    Just in case anybody was doubting Toni Bou’s abilities on a trials bike… Begin Press Release: Toni Bou steamrolls the opposition as the Trial World Championship opens its 40th edition in Barcelona Repsol Honda Team’s Toni Bou came out guns blazing in the World X-Trial Championship...

 

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