January/February 2016 Archives

Why Invert a Fork?

There are many differences between inverted and conventional forks, and both have their pros and cons. The way a motorcycle fork functions is pretty easy to understand: a smaller-diameter tube slides...

A Flock of Ducs

Faced with a wide range of Ducatis, Costa had to choose his favourite. Even he was surprised at his decision Unlike usual corporate launches, Ducati North America invited a handful of Canadian...

Understated American Muscle

You no longer need to buy an expensive CVO model if it’s just the powerhouse of an engine you’re after Harley-Davidson made some big changes to its touring bikes two years ago, and they were...

The Continuing (Mis)adventures of a Knucklehead

Mr. Williams has allotted four days for a trip to the PCH’s Mile Zero in Lund, British Columbia, but thanks to poor planning and careless abandon, he and his mysterious riding partner may never get...

Stacking the Deck

Are the odds in favour of an old-school approach to a growing high-tech middleweight class To stack the odds against one’s opponent is simply good gamesmanship. To stack the odds against oneself is...