It’s funny how rarely motorcycle riders are accused of compensating for anything. Drive a Porsche or a McLaren, a Ferrari or a Lamborghini, and the suggestion that you’re making up for a lack of something is usually quick to follow. Especially if you’re driving like a twit. Or work for a bank. Or possibly both. […]
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I’m going to do this one a bit differently. A lot of what you read about the Honda XL750 Transalp covers technical specs: kerb weight, power output, and all sorts of other numbers to do with suspension travel and wheel diameter. That’s all fascinating if you’re an adventure nut or a bike nerd. But statistics […]
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As the bike rolled down the ramp, I started asking questions. Panniers? Who puts panniers on a 450cc urban slice-and-dicer? What do I need those for? Oh, they are removable. That’s cool. But waterproof panniers? Am I turning into my dad? Two days later I’m coming back into town through the wild Northern suburbs of […]
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