November 2014 Archives - Motorcycle Mojo

CALIFORNIA

FINDING THE PROMISED LAND OF THE JOSHUA TREE Riding through an alien landscape lets the imagination run wild From my rocky perch at Keys View in the Little San Bernardino Mountains, a panoramic view...

Rocky Mountains

Rediscovering the Rugged Rockies Panning for gold, dodging black bears and experiencing a wonderfully spectacular landscape is all in a week’s work This summer, I had the opportunity to ride in one...

1931 Excelsior Henderson

Streamline special KL It’s the oldest OPP vehicle known to exist, and thanks to the generosity of many, it will be around for many years to come Back in the early part of the twentieth century,...

DUCATI MONSTER 821

Maxed-out Midi-Monster With the introduction of the 821 Testastretta 11° into the mid-sized Monster, Ducati’s most successful model keeps getting better The importance of the Monster to Ducati’s...

BMW R nineT

A Character with an Old Soul A back-to-basics machine that oozes personality, and has Costa looking for some extra cash In 35 years of riding, I’ve bought and sold my fair share of bikes. I’ve...

2014 Honda VFR800F

Intercepting an old favourite The VFR800F rejoins Honda’s line-up after a four-year absence, with more amenities and a lower price than its predecessor Historically, there are a few Honda...

Travelling Tools

Today’s technology is good but it’s not always perfect, so it’s best to have a backup plan. Motorcycles today are extremely reliable, which is why most manufacturers no longer include toolkits...

BMW R nineT Custom Project

Four of Japan’s most talented bike designers/builders were each tasked with creating his own custom R nineT. Japan’s history of craftsmanship and innovation is on display in each of these builds,...

2015 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special

Harley’s Beloved Bagger Returns With almost a cult following, the Road Glide was sorely missed in 2014. But fear not, it has returned — better than ever Media outlets were quick to report last...

Following the Dakar

Adventure – South America An Englishman riding in South America inadvertently infiltrates the 2014 Dakar Rally Was it worth the wait Oh yes. When I decided to follow the Dakar, I had...