Riding in the rain

It is sometimes inevitable to ride in the rain. Anyone could get surprised by the weather, especially if you live in an area similar to mine where a third of the time it is raining. So what can we do to stay safe in these unpleasant conditions?

Lady Gaga and motorcycles

You could probably be one of the people who don't like Lady Gaga, but if you're not, then check this out. Lady Gaga is a biker girl! She is not wearing a helmet though. Wear your gear all the time.

Honda design change

A year ago, this was the motorcycle which I was in love with and which I wanted to have. What Honda has done this year, for a reason I cannot comprehend, is change this great looking bike's design with the one of the "futuristic" looking and new CBR250R.

Ninja 250R first impressions

I have received my first motorcycle and vehicle in general. So, here are my first impression after riding it for a while: IT IS AWESOME!

Bike in a box

Coming out of winter hibernation, I am trying to get back into the habit of posting in my blog.

How safe do you feel when riding (and some retro bikes)?

Riding a motorcycle can obviously be dangerous, especially when we have to share the roads with cars, trucks and various vehicles that can easily harm bikers. Have you ever felt scared though? Have you felt worried for your safety to the point where you wonder if it is worthy riding a motorcycle?

Isn't the Kawasaki Ninja 250r too slow?

Get a real bike. A 250 is too slow. And who said so? The crotch rocket suicidal rider? The ninja 250 is fast enough to beat most cars driving out there in the city. Check this acceleration YouTube clip showing you just how fast this bike can get you up to speed and forget about the 600cc motorcycles if you are a beginner.

Triumph Bonneville: beauty

I am not really into cruisers. This however is different. The Triumph Bonneville is what I call a standard type motorcycle, with its parallel-twin engine. It is a truly beautiful bike.

2011 innovation: Aprilia 125 RS4

2011 is now here and we are expecting the new Aprilia 125 RS4 to finally come to Canada. This small racer is a beautiful creation of the Italian brand intended for all starting riders. This is going to be an interesting year with all the new small displacement motorcycles, and this one is in direct competition with the old champion, the Honda CBR 125R. Read on for the specs.

Motorcycle security tips

Being so vulnerable, everyone would wonder what options are available for protecting a motorcycle from being stolen. Here is a list of security measures and devices and my thoughts about them.

The Kawi 250r: 2011 SE vs 2010 SE colours

 

In the last few years since 2009, Kawasaki has been releasing the Ninja 250r with different Special Edition paint jobs. This year, once again, they haven't changed anything in the already great bike, but have simply changed the looks. Here are my impressions on the 2011 and the 2010 models.

Ninja 250r video review

 

I don't know about you guys, but when I was doing my research of the Kawasaki Ninja 250 I would have loved to see a nice, clear video review of the bike saving me a lot of hours of reading. Unfortunately, it was just lately that I found this video in YouTube showing the bike and its positive and negative sides.

2011 innovation: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Kawasaki has been teasing the supersport motorcycle fans with this design sketch for quite some time now. The ZX-10R was promised to be an amazing bike with great power-to-weight ratio for those who crave insane speed and acceleration. And guess what, Kawasaki stood up to their promises!