Rachel Gutish: two enduro titles and the value of a team behind her
The two-time women’s enduro world champion’s path shows how much team support and training time matter alongside riding skill.
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Interesting notes and facts about motorcycles.
The 1999 Yamaha YZF-R6 paired high revs with a compact chassis
Yamaha built the first YZF-R6 as a focused 600cc supersport motorcycle, combining a high-revving four-cylinder engine with a light aluminium frame and short wheelbase.
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Motoverse 2026 brings motorcycle culture together in Goa
The 27–29 November gathering plans to combine riding and sport with music, art and stories from the road.
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A motorcycle ride through Aukštaitija’s hills and lakes
A route suggested by Lithuania’s road authority links Ukmergė, Anykščiai and Molėtai, with wooded hills and lakes giving the ride its rhythm.
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Autumn riding: check the tires, watch the leaves, stay visible
Cooler air, wet leaves and shorter days change the ride. A few checks before departure and smoother decisions on the road preserve a margin for safety.
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Liz Rubin’s Scrambler draws its character from the Pacific Northwest
A Portland team’s Triumph Originals build brings regional memories into a motorcycle designed to be ridden every day.
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Washing a motorcycle: protect the parts, then check the brakes
Let the engine cool before washing. Gentle rinsing, thorough drying and a brake check help make the first ride afterwards more predictable.
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Yamaha to use recycled aluminium in DiASil cylinders
Yamaha is beginning a phased switch to recycled aluminium alloy for its DiASil engine cylinders, starting with commuter models made in Indonesia.
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Motorcycling from Haapsalu to Matsalu: coast and birdwatching stops
An approximately 50-kilometre ride in western Estonia links Haapsalu with Matsalu National Park. In autumn, a birdwatching tower can be the most rewarding stop.
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The roots of Ténéré: bringing a desert rally onto ordinary roads
The XT600 Ténéré brought an idea shaped by the Paris–Dakar Rally to a production motorcycle. Its large tank and rugged design helped define a new style of travel bike.
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