January/February 2021 Archives

Rally in the Valley

Taking in the epic scenery of the Rocky Mountains and the Columbia Valley one tag at a time. Every year, I get the call from my friend Trent Schumann. As usual, he’ll ask if I’m going to make it...

The Pursuit of Happiness

Sometimes lessons from the past and a motorcycle are all you need to move forward. Motorcycling traditionally has been about experiencing freedom. And, personally, I’ve found some of my greatest...

Flip It?

Sometimes browsing classified ads costs you money, but other times it may work out for the better. I’ve often joked with Motorcycle Mojo editor Glenn Roberts that I should refrain from perusing...

The Rabbit and the Hare

If you were to take a critical look at the specs of each bike, you’d notice that these bikes aren’t closely comparable, as they offer completely different assets for the...

Blackgold Gambler

There’s always something special about your first time. Having completed the ambitious restoration of a 1966 11-window Volkswagen Transporter bus and while working on a complete rebuild of a 1969...

Adding to Your Skill Set

I’ve been drawn to adventure bikes over the years, shifting from dirt bikes to big ADV touring machines because of the latter’s versatility on- and off-road. This past summer, I began to realize...

Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory

Joan Mir is the 2020 MotoGP world champion, Suzuki’s first since 2000, when Kenny Roberts Junior followed Senior’s footsteps to become MotoGP’s only father/son world champions. And, just so you...

2021 BMW R18 Review

The BMW R18 has a lot of design elements gleaned from the 1936 R5 that are worthy of admiration, but that massive engine is definitely the focal point. Ever since BMW released tidbits of information...

Objects of Admiration

Where dreamy motorcycles go to retire. The mountain passes between Golden and Revelstoke on the Trans-Canada Highway in B.C. were soaked by heavy rain and clouds obscured the mountain peaks. Snow lay...