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Honda Revives the Transalp
Posted by Rob Brooks | Nov 30, 2022 | Bikes & Gear | 2 |
Triumph’s Plucky Tiger Sport 660
Posted by Rob Brooks | Sep 6, 2022 | Bikes & Gear | 3 |
Moto Morini Returns to America
by Rob Brooks | Jan 30, 2023 | Bikes & Gear, Legendary Bikes | 7 |
I remember the Moto Morini motorcycles back in my youth. I never knew anybody who actually owned one, but I frequently beheld them in motorcycle magazines of the time. In my mind, Morinis ranked right up there in beauty, quality, desirability, and price of course, with the likes of Italian counterparts Ducati, MV Agusta, Moto Guzzi and Cagiva, to name a few. Heck, the Italians had around 25 motorcycle/scooter companies back in the day, all of which had this exotic aura about them to us American riders.
Read MoreHonda Revives the Transalp
by Rob Brooks | Nov 30, 2022 | Bikes & Gear | 2 |
Back in the summer I was visiting my friend Barry, the sales manager at Cycle World of Athens, discussing our time with the Yamaha Tenere 700. “This bike is so popular with the ADV crowd, do you think Honda will respond with a mid-size Africa Twin?” I asked. Barry responded, “Not that we’ve caught wind of yet, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see them bring back the old Transalp in this size.” I had not thought of that model in quite some time, but it turns out Barry was prophetic in his proclamation. Honda has indeed reintroduced the venerable old adventure bike from yesteryear, in an all-new package and livery.
Read MoreTriumph’s Plucky Tiger Sport 660
by Rob Brooks | Sep 6, 2022 | Bikes & Gear | 3 |
We’d had the 2022 Tiger Sport 660 in the Road Dirt garage for a couple of weeks already, and I was very much enjoying the bike. I asked Adam, “How would you sum up the little Tiger’s reception so far this year in the North American market?” After a moment of reflection, Adam replied, “It’s the bike nobody knows they want.”
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