In the past, the thought of low displacement motorcycles conjured up images of cheap, poorly made machines with archaic technology and generally boring riding characteristics. It was thought that only beginners would find interest in such machines, as such, manufacturers could skimp on premium bells and whistles and slap on low-end parts lacking any flare and flavor whatsoever. Those days are gone. Today, the small … Continue reading KTM Duke 390 – Bike of the Week

One of the first things a new or aspiring motorcyclist must take into account—apart from the motorcycle itself—is gear. Chief of which would be the helmet. Today, there is a plethora of helmet manufacturers ranging from outrageously expensive to precariously sketchy. One thing’s for sure, though: you can never go wrong with Arai helmets. Over the years, Arai has set the benchmark for motorcycle helmet … Continue reading Arai Awarded FIM Gold Medal for Safety – MotoScoop

People who ride for more than just commuting believe that motorcycling was never meant to be focused on logic, practicality, or any reasonable sense whatsoever. Motorcycling is meant to awaken our more raw sensations–sound, sight, feeling, smell, and taste. At present, motorcycles geared precisely towards sheer lunacy, throwing any sense of practicality and sensibility out the window are, thankfully, on the rise, with new machines … Continue reading Suzuki Bandit 250 (GSF 250) – Bike of The Week

When KTM released the 790 Duke last year, it took them only a few months until they rolled out the Adventure 790. Immediately, KTM aficionados speculated whether the Austrian motorcycle company had a concept for an Adventure 390 in the pipeline. After all, the Duke 390 had been around since 2013. Nearly 7 years hence, KTM dropped a bombshell in EICMA 2019, by revealing the … Continue reading KTM Unveils Adventure 390 – MotoScoop

When we discover that something is made in China, our perception of quality tends to change. Sometimes, this urges us to either stop using that product completely, find a real alternative, or get rid of it all together. This is most prevalent in the fast moving electronics industry, wherein within the first few weeks of the release of a new product from a global tech … Continue reading CF Moto NK 400 – Bike of The Week

To sport bike enthusiasts, cruiser motorcycles can be seen as the antithesis to everything they know and love. Hearing the words cruiser and performance in the same sentence would be otherworldly to the ears of these advocates of dragging-knee and shaving milliseconds off lap times. For us sport bike enthusiasts, cruisers have developed a stigma over the years. At the very least they’re seen as … Continue reading Yamaha VMAX – Bike of The Week

The thought of 90s sport bikes usually conjures up images of early generation Suzuki GSXR750s, Honda CBR900RRs, Yamaha YZF1000Rs, and Kawasaki ZX9Rs among others. This was the advent of the inline-four engined sport bikes, and most, if not all, major Japanese motorcycle manufacturers were rapidly developing bikes in this segment. Despite having an absolute beast of a machine in their roster at that time, Honda … Continue reading Honda VFR400R NC30 – Bike of The Week

I had been using my trusty KTM Duke 200 for nearly a year. It had been a totally blissful experience and I had nothing but praises for the bike, its spritely little 200cc, and best-in-class components. The Duke 200 was my very first taste of true motorcycling, and I learned all the skills–from low speed maneuvers and counter steering to popping baby wheelies and stoppies–on … Continue reading KTM Duke 390 Long Term Review

The rainy season is in full swing, and those of us who commute daily on our motorcycles are all too familiar with the tedious process of freeing our motorcycles from the vexations of dirt and grime. Not only does dirt and grime make our motorcycles look unkept, they also pose a threat to the electrical system, and the effectivity of various seals if left unattended. … Continue reading How to Properly Wash a Motorcycle

By definition, a dual sport motorcycle is a type of street-legal motorcycle that is designed for both on and off-road use. In other words, this type of motorcycle can go practically anywhere. Also commonly referred to as enduro bikes, dual sport motorcycles are a favorite among many riders who specialize in different fields. World renowned MotoGP racer, Marc Márquez, for instance, is an avid motocross … Continue reading Honda XR150L Review