The Ducati 916 was made from 1994 to 1998. It was Ducati's updated model from the 888. Ducati 916 was admired because of its new design and outstanding technical features for the time. It was developed for the race track and was equipped with a rear swinging arm and exhausts under the seat, for improved aerodynamics. The engine "The Ducati Desmoquattro" a water-cooled, four-valve engine putting out 114... Continue Reading →
As a motorbike rider you are open to the elements, clothing has come a long way in the last couple of decades. Technology and new materials make surviving an accident greater than it was all those years ago. But can wearing all this safety gear ruin the experience of freedom on the road? Motorbike boots,... Continue Reading →
In 1984 kawasaki released the GPZ900R, it won bike of the year and became the worlds fastest bike with a top speed of over 250km/h. It was also the first kawasaki to carry the name "ninja". After the success of the GPZ900R kawasaki released the 600cc version, which became a best seller, and was one... Continue Reading →
We all like our information, charts, graphs, anything you can look back on and dissect. So, I thought what can I use for runs out on the motorbike. I used to go a run, and when I got home I would map out the run on google maps and post it in the runs section.... Continue Reading →
Yamaha made a big announcement about a new bike that would be a new concept in sports bike design. As the biker world looked on to see what Yamaha were going to show us, we were reminded of some of Yamaha's other revolutionary bike releases. The R1, V-max and eh! hmmmm! I'm sure there is... Continue Reading →
Saturday I started off the weekend with a trip to Largs. I followed the M8 to Greenock and took the Old Largs Road that takes you out just north of the centre of the seaside town. The Old Largs Road is a single track road that has lovely scenery, winding roads and not a lot... Continue Reading →
A sunny Saturday morning, also the 1st of June (So officially Summertime), so another run on the bike. This time I thought i'd go up to "the rest and be thankful". The route I would take, took me up by Loch Lomond and cut across to Garelochhead on the Haul Road (A817). The road takes... Continue Reading →
These two, brightly coloured lids are designed for sport riding but have the functionality of touring helmets. They have been tested in wind tunnels to maximise their aerodynamic design, but have flip-up faces like most touring helmets. So now you can shave a few seconds off your pit-stop. Schuberth C3 Pro £449 A sports helmet... Continue Reading →
Another evening run took me back to the coast. I went a different route but got to the same location. Just like my run to Ardrossan, I went down the A737 to Dalry, only this time I went on the B780 that takes you by Munnoch Reservoir and joins up at the main road just... Continue Reading →
After the poor weather, I took advantage of the Friday evening sun and took to the road. I have been out a few times this year but this was the first run that I didn't feel the cold. It sounds like fighting talk, but the winter gloves are coming off. I took a road that... Continue Reading →
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