Nearly obsolete? Try “completely” obsolete. They’re expensive, require major changes to the suspension / geometry to be manageable under normal driving conditions, and can mess up a bike’s frame if not installed correctly. The Ural, being purpose-built with a sidecar, gets around most of those limitations, but they’re…

Kind of like this, only faster?

Other than Borat, how many popular cultural references to Kazakhstan have you heard? (and Baikonur doesn’t count... that’s geek culture).

“Because ‘Murica” isn’t the response to every “why haven’t we solved all of the problems that are preventing this?” question. What this article is describing is not yet widespread anywhere, yet: the ability to get from point A to B, in a shared vehicle, even if those points aren’t conveniently connected on a…

I’m looking for an all-around bike which is capable of moderate offroad use, comfortable for long-distance 1-up touring for a tall guy, and does not have a big, stupid-looking, useless pelican beak stuck on the front. THANK YOU, HONDA!

An aesthetic mess?

I was going to suggest that, if he’s in a red state, it’s entirely reasonable to assume that the fish-wielding assailant was an enraged Cruz supporter.

+1 for VAN LOVE!

I do love the CB1100, perhaps in part because my first bike was a (very) used mid-80s CB650SC. That thing had been hit by the 80s ugly-stick (square headlamp, awful instrument cluster, and a mishmash of plastic and chrome details). But it was smooth, comfortable, and reliable-ish (when it wasn’t broken). The 1100…

Actually, to reinforce your point, even the Speed Triple R has about the same MSRP as that Thruxton R. A buddy of mine has a Speed Triple R, which is an absolute beast of a bike (and I say that as praise). At close to $15K, it’s not the right bike for me. Neither is the Thruxton... but I can see why someone would go…

No question, it’s a steep jump for sure. But then, when you’re specifically looking at the retro-styled market, you’re looking at paying a premium across the board. Not a lot of people who are in the market for a “classic” styled bike are necessarily cross-shopping with nakeds or sport bikes, despite their having…

For me, classic styling (done right) is worth a few extra $. I just haven’t ever warmed up to the look of a modern “naked”, which I think will look dated in a few years, while the classic design of a Bonnie/Thruxton/etc will never get old. Unless, of course, you’re saying that it already HAS... well that’s, like, just…

I had one of those in my old 1G Talon. They weren’t too bad, but I never really understood the benefit, as you still have to manually secure the lap belt. It’s just another motor, adding cost and complexity, simplifying nothing.

Agree, but at least in the states, that gap will be filled with a plate (in most places). The result will be a bit less toothy (and breaks up the mustache a bit).

Hey, Airfax says this was registered in NV with 150,000 hours on the meter, what’s the deal?!

Similar situation happened to me, though in my case it wasn’t a dent, more of a gouge... perhaps I missed it when I first looked it over in the evening, but very noticeable when I stopped by to pick it up (black car, scratched through to the white base coat). They promised they would “buff it out”. It was deep enough…

Late to the party, but wanted to say “bravo”. I’m too old to be called a “hipster”, but I am still young enough to be fed up with terms like that constantly being thrown around the riding forums to describe “people who aren’t just like me”. My favorite kind of rider is the kind who enjoys any and all type of bike:…

<sheepishly raises hand> Present.

ATGATT is the smartest way to ride (along with training, focus, never riding impaired, etc.), but I disagree with your contention that someone not in full gear is somehow putting everyone else at risk. Pay attention to your own riding, and let the guy with the unprotected melon worry about his; so long as he’s not…

You seem to be implying that the parents knew that the kid was prone to outbreaks of hives on airplanes. That fact is not stated in the article. I don’t personally carry around allergy medication when I travel, as my kids have no known allergies. Are you arguing that, if I were in their situation, that it’s my fault…