The Secret Life of Ducati Engines: From Desmodue to V2
A summary of all the types of Ducati engines — names you’ll see including Desmodue, Testastretta, and V4 Granturismo (and more).
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The Most Reliable Motorcycle Brands — Data, Polls, and Opinions (Updated)
What are the most reliable motorcycle brands? The answer may not surprise you, but it’s good to be sure.
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BMW R 1250 GS / Adventure Controls Quick Start
Using the screen, controls, and “Wonder Wheel”, and adjusting the suspension of the BMW R 1250 GS / GSA.
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Ducati Monster 797 Review and Used Buyer’s Guide
A long-term Ducati Monster 797 review covering the 803 cc Desmodue engine, road manners, maintenance, alternatives and used-bike checks.
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Future Classic Motorcycles You Can Still Buy New — Some Non-Obvious Picks
My take on future classic motorcycles you can still buy — some picks that maybe are less obvious.
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An Epic Ode to Yellow Motorcycles
An unapologetically long post with a massive number of photos of yellow motorcycles.
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BMW Smartglasses — This Could Change Everything
An overview of BMW Smartglasses, the new smart glasses / HUD that work with the BMW Connected app.
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Requiem for the BMW R 1150 GS
A retrospective on the BMW R 1150 GS — one of the best value used adventure bikes you can buy.
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All Roads Lead to the BMW S 1000 XR: A Complete Buyer’s Guide (2015+)
The BMW S 1000 XR buyer’s guide. The best, and only, four-cylinder adventure sport tourer.
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Yamaha FZ1 / Fazer 1000 / FZS1000 (2001-2015) — The Devil’s Plaything
Buyers guide to the fuel-injected Yamaha FZ1, in both generations, from 2001 to 2015.
