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ColumnsGrounding is an Essential But Indescribable, Vague and Ambiguous!
Everyone perceives the sense of grounding differently. I believe that ground contact describes the feeling of being confident that the tire will grip. This is a venerable problem for riders, and most ...
Columns[Editor’s Column] Test Ride Report Triumph “TIGER SPORT 660”
Comfortable long suspension travel design, exudes a fragrance from Europe The 2022 model "TIGER SPORT 660" launched by Triumph is a mid-displacement adventure motorcycle with a three-cylinder engine...
Columns[Editor’s Column] Dynamic Test Ride Report YAMAHA “YZF-R7”
Photo: Minami Takayuki YAMAHA recently held a test ride of the YZF-R7 for domestic media in Japan. The following is the report of the media test ride by editor-in-chief Sagawa. Get the most out of you...
ColumnsYon Four/4FOUR with Water Cooling! CB400FOUR: Pioneer of Neo-Retro Later Linked to CB1100
Neo-retro is a genre that has the theme of "traditional in appearance, latest in mechanics on the inside". However, it is not a concept that has only recently emerged. Even before the term "neo-retro"...
ColumnsTop 5 Review of the Eye-catching Motorcycles in 2021 – European and American Models By Kenny Sagawa
It's time for the usual annual rankings. Here are the rankings selected by Webike Motorcycle News Editor-in-Chief Kenny Sagawa for the new motorcycles coming out in 2021. The evaluation criteria will ...
ColumnsVRX400 Roadster: A Style That No One Else Could Match [Recommended]
The full-scale 400cc cruiser Steed 400 was introduced by Honda in 1988, with a specially designed liquid-cooled V-twin engine, a large body that was not inferior to the large displacement, and a varie...
ColumnsTakuma Aoki’s Motor Sports Life Vol.1: “Let Me Introduce Myself First!”
Takuma Aoki is the second son of the three Aoki brothers who made a name for themselves in Japan and international road racing in the 1990s. After winning the All Japan title, he moved up to the 500cc...
ColumnsNinja650 Vs CBR650R | 650cc Full-Cowl Showdown – Test Ride Review
In addition to introducing the basic specifications and equipment of the motorcycles, this video will also compare the features of each model, the ride on the mini-track and the test ride conditions, ...
Columns[Toshihiro Wakayama Column] Hydrogen engines are the only way to keep motorcycles alive as motorcycles
A motorcycle is only as good as its internal combustion engine.A year and a half ago, I wrote in this column about the What do you think of electric bikes, frankly?I wrote. In that article, I wrote t...
ColumnsParticipating in the RC390 Test Ride and Thinking About KTM’s “Ready to Race” Concept
They all love to ride, love to race, and are good at it. What kind of group is this? It's been a while since I attended a KTM test ride in Europe, and there are a few things that struck me as refreshi...
ColumnsThe New Z650RS is a Hot New Model, but Who is Its Rival?
The new Z650RS, which was recently announced for release in Japan next spring, is a neo-classic naked model based on the European streetfighter Z650 with traditional styling cues from the past. The Z6...
ColumnsKTM 890 ADVENTURE/R Test Ride Review: Increased displacement makes it more powerful and easier to handle, and further refines its off-road performance.
Photo: Masahiko Watanabe 10ps increase and frame evolution I would like to report on my test ride of the 890 ADVENTURE/R at the media test ride of the KTM 2021 Adventure model. The 890 Adventure is an...
ColumnsTriumph’s Three-cylinder Supersport is Back! New Cowl-equipped ‘Speed Triple 1200RR’
Sports specification with half cowl and clip-on handlebar Last week, a teaser video of the new Speed Triple 1200RR was suddenly released on Triumph's official YouTube channel. However, the website in ...
ColumnsParallel Twin-cylinder Supersports Continue to Emerge | Why Parallel Twin Nowdays?
Recently, there has been a lot of attention paid to full-cowl super-boats powered by parallel twin-cylinder engines. We explored their potential to become a new trend. Authentic SS that can be bought ...
ColumnsWhy I Chose the MT-07 Instead of the New MT-09 or the YZF-R7 as my Favorite Motorcycle?
On the right is Sankichi Abe, a good friend of mine for 45 years, who personally delivered the MT-07 to me. We were paired riders in the first five Suzuka 8 Hours. The MT-07 is a basic sport while the...
ColumnsThe New GSX-S1000 Makes its Debut in Japan, and an Evolved Japanese Fighter Looks Forward to the Ride
The same specifications as the European model The new GSX-S1000 from Suzuki will be available for sale in Japan from August 4, 2021. The first generation of the GSX-S1000 debuted in 2015. The new GSX-...
ColumnsSuzuki GS250FW: A Showa Era Sound Machine Reminiscent of the Aria
Modern motorcycles are great, but there were many great and fun motorcycles in the past. I'd like to take a look back at some of the motorcycles that I wish were around today, based on my own experien...
ColumnsSuzuki GSF1200: An Unorthodox Oil-cooled Big Naked that Came Too Early
Modern motorcycles are great, but there were many great and fun motorcycles in the past. I'd like to take a look back at some of the motorcycles that I wish were around today, based on my own experien...
ColumnsHow to Choose a 2nd Hand Motorcycle? | CB300R Vs MT-03
In addition to the introduction of the basic specifications and equipment of the motorcycles, we will also provide you with a test ride report by comparing the features of each model, the ride on the ...
ColumnsMotorcycle I Wish I Had, the Honda VF750F: Strongest V4, Original MotoGP Machine!
Today's motorcycles are great, but there were many great and fun motorcycles in the past. I'd like to take a look back at some of the motorcycles that I wish were around today, based on my own experie...