Innholdsfortegnelse for January/February 2020 i Motorcycle Mojo Magazine

128 That’s the impressive amount of peak torque in ft-lb that is produced by Indian’s all-new PowerPlus engine. Also impressive from this 1,769 cc liquid-cooled, 60-degree V-twin is its output of 122 hp. The overhead-cam, four-valve engine features hydraulic valve lifters and hydraulic cam-chain tensioners for reduced maintenance, and a six-speed gearbox with overdrive. 3,360,000 That’s the conversion in Canadian dollars of more than two million British pounds sterling, the amount collected during the sale of classic bikes and motorcycling memorabilia that traded hands at Bonhams Autumn Stafford auction in the U.K. in October. Among the bikes for sale were 90 machines that belonged to Bill Crosby, owner of the London Motorcycle Museum. The top price fetched at the auction was a Brough Superior Overhead 680 project bike that sold…

I should have used my head. But in true Knucklehead fashion, I jumped right in without a thought to what a normal, sensible person would do. And now I was trying to hang on at 100 km/h while 18-wheelers swarmed me mercilessly and I couldn’t get this freaking thing to stay in a straight line. I felt like I was sitting on top of a go-cart with no wind protection and which was trying to throw me off its back. The ride was absolute chaos. I was terrified. And I had 45 minutes to go. It seemed like a good idea when I first thought of it. Which is how I usually get into trouble. When I first saw the new Ryker from Can-Am, I thought it looked cool, sort…

It’s happened to most of us. You’re riding, soaking up the sun with the wind caressing your face, when the realization hits that … you’re not lost; you just don’t quite know where you are. You pull off to the side of the road and scour your tank bag for your trusty map, only to find that the crease lines that you were so careful to use have now become your enemy and turned your map into various-sized puzzle pieces. On top of that, even if your map was still intact, you probably wouldn’t be able to figure out where you are anyway. After experiencing this more than a few times, I decided to call on the expertise of Adam Meffe, general manager of Radio World, to impart his knowledge…

An adventure-touring tire has the hardest job in motorcycling rubber. Unlike a specifically focused sport tire (when edge grip and maximum braking stability are all you care about) or a cruiser tire (minimal wear, decent wet performance and don’t worry about cornering traction cause these bikes don’t have any ground clearance), an adventure tire must offer an almost impossible combination of dry and wet grip on tarmac, traction and stability when ridden off-road and excellent braking on both on- and off-roading surfaces. Oh, and if you don’t mind, we want minimal wear because, as the adventure touring theme promises, I might just take off to Tierra del Fuego next weekend. Then, of course, there’s the choice between more dirt-oriented adventure rubber (so-called 50/50 tires meant for equal helpings of on-…

This picture is of Lucy Bragg (née Dean), my mother. It was taken in the early 1940s at Clarenville, NL. The man sitting on the bike and puffing on his pipe is Jim Strong, Mom’s cousin. —Submitted by Randy Bragg Submissions to Remember When? are always welcome. If your photo(s) is printed we will send you $25.00 High resolution digital photos are acceptable as well as prints. If you wish the print back please include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Send to: editor@motorcyclemojo.com…

editor@motorcyclemojo.com GLENN TURPLE – HARDCORE RIDER I read Greg Williams’ article about the 1969 Honda CB 750 (“Still a Legend After 50 Years”) in the November 2019 issue. The article brought back some great memories, as I was working for the Honda dealer in Cranbrook, B.C., in 1969. Glenn Turple figured prominently in the article. I was reminded what a hardcore rider Glenn is. He not only put more than 100,000 miles on his CB750, but he put more than 100,000 miles on his CB450 as well. On one of my many trips to Red Deer, Alta., the weather was rainy and cold. As I rode into the parking lot in front of Turple Bros., I noticed that there was not one bike in the parking lot. I walked into…

In Ontario’s early days, a river driver had to be quick-witted and agile, as even a moment’s inattention could cost him his life. He drove logs down rivers such as the Bonnechere, Madawaska and Mississippi – all tributaries of the Ottawa River. The logs, upon arrival on the Ottawa, were built into timber rafts – some hundreds of metres across – and guided downriver by raftsmen to Quebec City via the St. Lawrence. There, the rafts would be dismantled and the logs exported to the U.K. or the USA. This industry would be all but finished by 1900, and life in Ontario’s Highlands changed forever. I may have met descendants of these river drivers, and maybe not. But, riding Ontario’s Highlands – all four loops; more than 2,000 km –…

Just off of Highway 99 between Whistler and Pemberton, B.C., is a little gem of a motocross track facility called Green River MX. Tucked into the shadow of snow-capped mountains, these family-friendly configurations offer riders of all abilities the chance to rip it up in a seriously relaxed environment. If you’re heading north out of Whistler, a few minutes past the Welcome to Pemberton sign, look to your right and you’ll glimpse some rolling ribbons of dirt that wind their way though a dark green forest and then parallel the famed Sea to Sky Highway. Small to medium jumps, berms and whoops are visible from the roadside as the track curves back on itself and runs alongside an access road that is perfect for spectating and photo ops. If you’re…

My trip was almost cancelled before it began. Patches of snow were scattered along the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) around Banff the night before I was scheduled to leave. Intently watching the forecast by the hour, I decided to brave the wet and miserably cold weather and head west out of Calgary, hoping the weather would clear up along the way. The icy rain and crosswinds finally stopped by the time I passed Canmore, and the skies were bright and sunny upon my arrival in Golden, B.C. I kept thanking the weather gods along the way, as I had been planning a trip to Vancouver Island for many years; it was now or never, with no chance of changing my plans. I set up camp for the night and ventured into…

It’s new model season, and in early November in Milan, Italy, several manufacturers revealed their newest machines at the annual Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo Accessori (EICMA) – the most important motorcycle show on the planet. Here are a few of the highlights. Aston-Superior Two legendary British marques have formed a partnership to produce a limited-edition motorcycle. Aston Martin has joined with Brough Superior to produce the first-ever two-wheeler to brandish the famous Aston Martin wings. Production of this motorcycle, dubbed the AMB-001, will be limited to 100 units. The bike, more a rolling work of art than a practical everyday bike, will be a track-only special. The AMB-001 will also be the only modern production (using the term loosely) motorcycle to feature a turbocharged engine. The 997 cc eight-valve V-twin…

Got a favourite restaurant or pub? Send us an email to editor@motorcyclemojo.com and tell us why. From Grant Tulloch High Five Diner High Five Diner, located at 9916 Bean Rd. in Little Fort, B.C., at the junction of Highway 24 and Hwy 5, is a fantastic place to stop for great food. This cute ’50s-style diner serves massive portions of delicious homemade food. Stop the bike, go in for a Canadian High burger and a piece of apple pie served with two scoops of ice cream. The food is amazing and, if you are lucky, sisters Lindsey and Ashley will be your servers. A five-star experience.…

Smooth as silk, the Fundy Rose ferry’s captain slides the ship into dock next to the Digby fishing fleet. This picturesque harbour town, originally called Conway, was renamed Digby in 1787 after Col. Robert Digby, who provided a home for the Loyalists escaping persecution in the U.S. Gingerly, my wife Tina and I exited the auto deck and glided along the shoreline of the Annapolis Basin on our BMW R1200GS to a well-hidden break in the pines. As we rode up a meandering driveway, the scent of pine gum enveloped us as the Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa, one of Canada’s grand old Canadian Pacific hotels, came into view. We covered the bike and got everything ready for tomorrow morning, then we enjoyed a sumptuous meal in the elegant…

2020 YAMAHA VENTURE TC Yamaha relies on evocative looks and cushy accommodations to win buyers in the extremely competitive luxury-touring segment, but is this metric V-twin powered, sumo-weight traveller really on point? We put the Transcontinental edition to the test during a tour of California’s highest mountain passes. OKANAGAN VALLEY Exploring the furrowed yet lush terrain of the Okanagan Valley. Thom and Emily discover the epic beauty found in the Penticton, B.C., area, the hub of the Okanagan. From washboard gravel to pristine tarmac, each corner leads to a surreal view. The region is laced with tight curves, orchards and wineries, which make it a rider’s paradise.…