Over 90 per cent of the world’s roads are not paved. Why limit yourself? There are a number of adventure bike training centres in North America. We have a handful of them in Canada, including our own Clinton Smout’s SMART Riding Adventures, but it stands to reason, because of sheer population and year-round riding in […] The post See the World Off the Beaten Path appeared first on Motorcycle Mojo ..read more

Whether accidents are slightly humourous or of grave concern, great care must be taken with things that spark. There are chemicals used regularly in a bike shop that are combustible, corrosive, and potentially explosive, and numerous sources of ignition — welders, battery chargers, grinders — that can set them off. It’s prudent to keep these […] The post Shop Disasters appeared first on Motorcycle Mojo ..read more

Just like your best friend during a night out, this Wingman has your back. How many times have you planned a camping trip and compiled a tent, sleeping bag, mattress pad, and a dry bag with a few clothes piled up on the ground beside your bike. You then try to perform a balancing act […] The post Wingman of the Road – The Goose appeared first on Motorcycle Mojo ..read more

I want to preface this column by saying this is meant to convey a happy realization rather than a morbid understanding. Some of you may be familiar with Max Burns, writer and long-time journalist for Cycle Canada. When I heard of Max’s passing I was saddened to say the least. I had most of his […] The post Mighty Max appeared first on Motorcycle Mojo ..read more

I think I’ve hit the trifecta. No, not the horses. Nor have I surreptitiously won the MotoGP championship, the WSBK title and Daytona 200. I’m a never-was when it comes to racing and I’d sooner eat broken glass sprinkled with Tabasco sauce than wager money on the peccadilloes of a four-legged animal. What I have […] The post Increase Your Riding Time appeared first on Motorcycle Mojo ..read more

The bike that continues to celebrate 100 years of motorcycle production. Recently, in the south of Spain, I rode the newest generation of the R nineT, the R12 nineT, through the Andalusian mountains. It’s always been easy for me to admire the BMW R nineT. Since its launch in 2013, I’ve found myself drawn to […] The post Elegant Roadster appeared first on Motorcycle Mojo ..read more

An entry-level sport bike to grow in to. I still remember when I rode my first Ninja. Although it was only a 250 cc, I felt like the next Valentino Rossi whipping through the corners. I expect that many riders have at least one memorable experience on a Ninja, considering the model has been at […] The post Mid-Sized Fun appeared first on Motorcycle Mojo ..read more

Exploring mountain passes, national parks and the Black Hills. It was a single-digit morning. The dew was frosty, and I was hungry. As I transitioned bare arms and legs from bivy to jacket and pants, I began to uncharacteristically envision the hot luxury of a McDonald’s Big Breakfast ($6.49 plus tax). But the middle of […] The post Great Roads, Good People appeared first on Motorcycle Mojo ..read more

MV Agusta enters the ADV market with a very competent premium product, and with that comes a premium price tag. Some riders might not want to hear it, but adventure bikes are the two-wheeled equivalents of SUVs. That said, the ADV segment is the fastest-growing in motorcycling, and the bikes available are among the most […] The post Better Late Than Never appeared first on Motorcycle Mojo ..read more

Extend your adventure and confidence in the dirt and on the road. If you were to ask me before this experience what my favourite GS model was it would, without hesitation, be the R1250GS, of course. It’s a big hitter in the adventure category and one could argue that its capabilities are hindered by its […] The post Maximum Adventure appeared first on Motorcycle Mojo ..read more