Takeo Fujisawa: Honda’s route through bicycle shops
In 1952, Takeo Fujisawa found a market for Honda’s small auxiliary engine where other motorcycle makers had not looked: Japan’s bicycle shops.
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Honda RoadSync: directions without handling a phone
Honda RoadSync connects a compatible motorcycle and smartphone, putting route guidance and communication functions within reach of handlebar controls and a headset.
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Riding the Transfăgărășan: a mountain road worth taking slowly
Romania’s DN7C crosses the Făgăraș Mountains and reaches 2,042 metres near Bâlea Lake. Curves, stopping places and seasonal closures shape the ride.
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The team beyond the cameras: volunteers along the Isle of Man TT course
The TT depends on more than its riders. Volunteers work at around 220 course points, train together and help protect competitors and spectators.
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Choosing a first motorcycle: does it really fit the rider?
Before buying a first motorcycle, check your footing, reach to the controls and how comfortably you can steady the bike at a stop.
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Wallach and Blenkiron: across Africa with a sidecar
In December 1934, two experienced motorcyclists left London for Cape Town. Crossing the Sahara demanded persistence and mechanical skill.
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Payne and Rousseau reclaim the sidecar world title
Harrison Payne and Kevin Rousseau won the sprint in Germany to secure the 2026 championship, then ended the season with another victory.
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Honda CB500 FOUR: four cylinders with a calmer character
The 1971 CB500 FOUR showed that a four-cylinder motorcycle did not have to be the biggest or most powerful. A lighter chassis offered riders another choice.
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Lysevegen by motorcycle: 27 bends above Lysefjord
The road from Lysebotn towards Sirdal climbs more than 900 metres, linking the fjord with a mountain plateau. It rewards an unhurried, attentive ride.
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Motorcycle tyre pressure: measure it when the tyres are cold
The motorcycle maker specifies the right pressure for road use; a reading taken after riding can be misleading.
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