Interesting notes and facts about motorcycles.
The CBX made its engine the visual centre of the motorcycle. Its history shows how six cylinders shaped both structure and appearance.
Read full article Honda history; Audrain Auto Museum; Museo Nicolis · Photo: AlfvanBeem (CC0)
Norway’s scenic route offers stops where you can park the motorcycle and continue exploring on foot.
Read full article Norwegian Scenic Routes — Ryfylke, Allmannajuvet and Svandalsfossen
A Brough Superior prototype offers a view of British motorcycle heritage through an ambition that never reached series production.
Read full article National Motorcycle Museum — The Story of the Golden Dream; photo: Nimbus227 (CC BY-SA 4.0, unchanged)
Winning the 250cc and 500cc crowns highlighted Spencer’s adaptability across different motorcycles. An experienced team also stood behind the double success.
Read full article MotoGP — Freddie Spencer; Honda Racing history and RACERS; photo: Breitenau (CC0, 2011)
Variable intervals connect service planning with riding intensity. Using X-Link also depends on the motorcycle’s connectivity equipment.
Read full article Ducati — predictive maintenance announcement, X-Link documentation and Desmo450 MX Factory specifications
Washing and renewing the water-repellent treatment help maintain a jacket’s performance. The garment’s own care label determines the procedure.
Read full article REV’IT! textile garment care; GORE-TEX outerwear care, DWR and repair guidance
Honda’s first Isle of Man TT appearance brought a team award and lessons for further development. Race wins came later.
Read full article Honda Heritage; Honda UK Racing Heritage; photo: Rikita, Honda RC142 (CC BY-SA 3.0, unchanged)
Leave time for coastal settlements and viewpoints on this route in northeastern Norway. Access to the final stretch is seasonal.
Read full article Norwegian Scenic Routes; Visit Norway; photo: Jean Bazard, 1983 (CC BY-SA 3.0, unchanged)
A free exhibition and a separately booked factory tour offer two views of the motorcycle: a cultural object and a manufactured machine.
Read full article Triumph — Factory Visitor Experience: exhibition, factory tours and visitor information
Pierre Terblanche’s Supermono invites a closer look at motorcycle proportions: the fairing, the rider’s space and the slender tail.
Read full article Ducati Heritage — Supermono, Pierre Terblanche; photo: Mike Schinkel, Ducati Supermono 2 (CC BY 2.0, unchanged)