This is the cabin near Semelay where we stayed, Outside there is a lovely garden with fruit trees and a camping area with plenty of room to relax, it even had a hammock. There is a good fire pit as well as the fully equipped outdoor kitchen too so there is plenty of space. In […]
Suzuki Vstrom, Semelay, Morvan National Park – European Tour Part 3 Read More »
This is the second of the videos from our Tour of Europe in 2022. Showing you the areas we visited as we travelled. This video covers the route from The Vosges to Semelay and some of the fantastic roads around Semelay in the very heart of France. The total journey for the day was just
European Tour Part 2 – DL650 Vstrom – The Vosges to Semelay, France Read More »
First let’s talk about the elephant in the room. Whatever this bike is and however good it is, it isn’t really a Vstrom. The V twin engine defined the Vstrom name. Yes, I’m a pedant. Don’t get me wrong, I like parallel twins. In time it may become a great succesor to the Vstrom, but
Suzuki DE800 Vstrom – Pros and Cons – Is It Better? Read More »
This is the first of a series of blogs and videos from our Tour of Europe in 2022. Showing you the areas we visited as we travelled. It wasnt quite the start of the journey but the night ride down to Dover was uneventful and on our first stop near Eindhoven, I simply forgot to
DL650 Vstrom In The Vosges – European Tour Part 1 Read More »
This was my first trip around Cadwell Park on an EXUP. I purchased it 2 weeks earlier and knew a little of its history. After a busy 2 weeks going over it, everything checked out. A road bike only track day seemed the ideal way to give it a good shake down, so off I
Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP, Classic Superbike At Cadwell Park Read More »
This is one of those motorcycles that illustrate for me, how much the modern bike industry seems to have lost its way. People have been searching for that unicorn Adventure bike for years now. Stable, reliable, lightweight, with a strong engine, and on the list of requirements goes. My only question would be, Why can’t
Is This The Unicorn of Adventure Bikes? Read More »
Is This The Unicorn of Adventure Bikes? This is one of those motorcycles that illustrate for me, how much the modern bike industry seems to have lost its way. People have been searching for that unicorn Adventure bike for years now. Stable, reliable, lightweight, with a strong engine, and on the list of requirements goes.
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The adventure bike market has been the fastest growing sector of the motorcycle industry for many years now and that doesn’t look likely to change any time soon. There is a constant search for that unicorn motorcycle, but the reality is, we as riders often want different things. Choosing The Right Motorcycle For You With
The Best ‘Bang for your Buck’ Adventure Bikes 2022 Read More »
Let me introduce you to the Cagiva Navigator. A motorcycle that few people will have ridden. It was only made in small quantities and some may never even have heard of it. These are some clips of a ride out into the Vale of Rutland on my Cagiva Navigator. If you have ridden one let
The Cagiva Navigator – A Riders View Read More »
My love of motorcycles came from days spent as a young boy at the Transatlantic Trophy races in the seventies. Watching the likes of Kenny Roberts, and Randy Mamola scrapping it out with a bunch of Brits led by the ubiquitous Barry Sheene. Not surprising then when my first ‘Real’ bike was an RD350LC. The
My Motorcycle History Read More »