Stories about motorcycles with a Canadian perspective
'Trans Canadian Muskox. A special journey with the Goat, the Bull, and the Muskox.'
You may remember Scott and Wanda from a previous article we did back in January 2011; they bought a BMW motorcycle and did a trans-Canadian trip in 2010. A trip of 22,855 kilometer's is bound to include some adventure and Scott's story telling and enthusiasm make it an enjoyable read.Since that first contact Scott has put together a book about the journey and is looking for a publisher. The completed
Test Ride: 2011 Zero S (electric)
Thu, Jan 12 2012 11:32
| Nova Scotia, Electric, Zero Motorcycles
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When a local dealership (Freedom Cycle) decided to become the exclusive Nova Scotia dealer for Zero electric motorcycles I was lucky enough to be offered a demo ride to see what I thought of it.
Having been a follower of the Zero brand for a number of years and a guy who likes gadgets Zero motorcycles have appealed to me on many levels from the very first time I heard about them. My early feelings
Preview and Slideshow: BMWC600 Sport and C650GT Maxi-Scooter
BMW Motorrad is pleased to introduce two premium vehicles in the maxi scooter segment. The BMW C600Sport and the BMW C650GT combine the outstanding riding characteristics of a motorcycle with the agility, weather protection and comfort of a scooter, creating a whole new dynamic riding experience.The two BMW maxi scooters appeal to a wide target group: the C600Sport for riders with sporting preferences,
Product Review: WheelJockey
Sat, Sep 10 2011 06:19
| Reviews, WheelJockey
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The WheelJockey is a product created by Bill Kniegge of BlueStrada Tours. Blue Strada Tours is a motorcycle touring company based out of North Carolina and they use a fleet of Suzuki VStrom's. One thing about the VStrom though; they don't come standard with a center stand. So - Bill had a bunch of bikes that needed regular chain maintenance and thus the WheelJockey was born!We've had this product
Gear Review: TekVest OffRoad Max
TekVest ReviewRepublished with permission by author Rob P.* (Leatt brace attached in pics).Riding a bike offroad in Newfoundland has it's rewards in scenery and unlimited riding areas...it's beautiful and dangerous. Newfoundland is affectionately known to many as "The Rock" and for good reason. We have lot's of rocks (the oldest in the world in fact ) We have little rocks and bigs rocks, dry rocks
Book Review: The University Of Gravel Roads
Tue, May 31 2011 05:56
| Books, Rene Cormier
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The University Of Gravel Roads Global Lessons Learned From A Four-Year Motorcycle Adventure Written by: Rene Cormier Review by: CMR StaffBefore reading Rene's book I had a chance to listen to a presentation he gave to motorcycle journalists at the 2011 Motorcycle show in Moncton, NB and afterwards to speak with him personally. He seemed like a regular guy who was really passionate about living life
Your chance to own a Dakar spec KTM 525
Sun, Mar 6 2011 06:21
| Dakar, KTM, Mike Buehler
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Mike Buehler, a regular contributor to CanadianMotorcycleRider has a dream bike to sell you. It's a very special bike - a 2007 525 Rally built for '08 Dakar. Bike and spares package. The bike never made it to the Dakar; 2008 was the year that the Dakar was cancelled and the new Dakar rules making a 450cc bike the largest you can enter it never will. But you can bet that a Dakar prepped 525 is a hell
