This is just too cool. A new eco-car/motorcycle drives like a car but corners like a motorcycle due to a unique tilting system that gives it the ability to lean at 45 degrees. The three-wheeled machine runs on both petrol and electric yet can accelerate from 0 to 60mph in six seconds. It is fully […]
See you at Cycle World in Atlanta
Come see me at at the Cycle World show in Atlanta, February 23-25. I’ll be signing books all weekend at the Ural booth. (Go to the site and print out their 50% discount parking coupon.) And check out this review of American Borders: "Heartwarming and revealing, readers get to know and love Carla, and get […]
The Merits of the Kawasaki KLR 650
Of all the motorcycles one might choose for hardcore world travel the Kawasaki KLR650 is seeming to me the most practical choice. People say it’s the Swiss Army Knife of motorcycles. You can ride on road, off road, and way way off road. It can be lowered and modified in many different ways. Its got […]
The Vstrom 650 vs the KLR 650?
ShadowRider has a Honda Shadow Spirit 1100 and is looking to buy a more nimble second bike, either the Vstrom 650 or the KLR650?. Got some advice? Here’s the post, and the many comments it inspired.