HFL presents RideApart

Why aren’t there any good motorcycle shows? You know, one that isn’t just about the size of some lunatic host’s fearless balls or the flatness of his hat’s bill. Or how about a show that’s watchable, entertaining, accessible and does a good job of selling what you and I think is so special back to the mainstream? Neither Wes or I have ever made a show before, but figured we’d give it a shot in conjunction with DRIVE. So here you go, the very first episode of our new show, RideApart.

Grant Ray. April 9th, 2012 - Permalink - Comments (106)

Alone in Death Valley on a 636lbs motorcycle

“You really shouldn’t be in the wilderness alone with no phone reception,” read the text from my not-a-girlfriend. But I didn’t get that until the next afternoon, back in Lone Pine, gassing up for the ride home. That’s because there really is no cell reception in this remote northern corner of Death Valley National Park. “The most remote location in California,” there’s no water, no pavement and, most importantly, no people in Saline Valley either. A perfect destination then for an impromptu bit of wanderlust on a Friday afternoon. Especially when there’s a knobby-equipped Yamaha Super Tenere calling your name. :continue:

Wes Siler. April 2nd, 2012 - Permalink - Comments (65)

Jamie Robinson does Europe: Stelvio, Mugello, Switzerland and Italy

Camping for three days on the Iron Mountain in the rain and cold gave way to a much needed real bed on our last day in Austria, we spent a night at a 14th Century guest house and also caught up on doing some much needed laundry thanks to a very helpful owner. Soon Seth and I were heading towards Switzerland where riding east took us on a glorious ride up and down the Gerlos Alpine Road and right passed the beautiful Krimmi Waterfalls, Europe’s highest. Next it was the Stelvio Pass, Mugello GP, Venice, Bologna and Tuscany. :continue:

Jamie Robinson. February 2nd, 2012 - Permalink - Comments (2)

Video: hooning a Yamaha Super Tenere

We’ve heard a lot about how comfortable and how like a R1200GS the Yamaha Super Tenere is, but we haven’t yet seen one ridden…enthusiastically. Well, here you go. This action takes place on the streets of Greece and, if anything, proves that a motorcycle, any motorcycle, is pretty awesome. :continue:

Wes Siler. May 9th, 2011 - Permalink - Comments (21)

Try on a motorcycle before you buy it

Sort of the two wheeled equivalent of those paper dolls you…err, your sister, could mix and match outfits on, a new website offers a simple tool for calculating and comparing motorcycle fit. For example, the silhouette in this photo represents my 6’ 2” frame and 34” inseam on a 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere. Looks like I should have no problem reaching the ground and my torso will be just forward of completely upright. :continue:

Wes Siler. November 15th, 2010 - Permalink - Comments (20)

A rebuttal to Kevin Ash’s Super Tenere review

How long will it take for western motorcycle media to understand that pure enthusiasts are not the volume drivers of this industry? Many will think Kevin Ash’s recent review on HFL for the 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere is fair and balanced, but it’s just as possible the criticisms leveled against the new Yamaha are misdirected and narrow in scope. :continue:

Michael Uhlarik. November 3rd, 2010 - Permalink - Comments (15)

2012 Yamaha Super Tenere: first ride

The 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere is being launched to the US press today, but we figured we’d get a jump on them by asking Kevin Ash, England’s most respected motorcycle reviewer, what he thought about the GS-rival. His opinion after riding it on and off-road? Well, he compares it to a Japanese cruiser. — Ed.

Photos: Friedemann Kirn, Alessio Barbanti, Paul Barshon

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Kevin Ash. November 3rd, 2010 - Permalink - Comments (6)

This should have been the Yamaha Super Tenere

This is the Yamaha World Crosser concept, a sort of tarted up 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere that’s supposed to make you run out and buy $10,000 worth of upgrades for your overweight, underwhelming adventure tourer. Instead, it makes us wish Yamaha had just made this instead of the relatively tame tall road bike they ended up putting into production.

Wes Siler. October 5th, 2010 - Permalink - Comments (2)

Bred obsolescence: why 2011 won’t be a bumper year for bikes

The Great Recession has hit the motorcycle industry hard, evaporating disposable income and cheap credit. In many Western markets, where motorcycles are seen as luxuries and toys, sales virtually disappeared, unsold stock piled up and dealers deeply discounted sales in efforts to stem the disaster. Predictably, new model launches were significantly reduced, postponed or canceled. Now with the world economy reforming, and different consumers demanding new models, OEMs struggle to re-caste themselves and the old motorcycle business model. Let’s examine the effects that two years of new model stagnation has had on the industry. :continue:

Michael Uhlarik. September 21st, 2010 - Permalink - Comments (21)

By the numbers: giant adventure tourer showdown

With the release of the 2010 Yamaha Super Tenere and the Ducati Multistrada 1200, there’s now five serious adventure tourers competing for your round-the-world budget. We’ve broken them down by their performance figures to help you decide which one’s best. > :continue:

Wes Siler. February 27th, 2010 - Permalink - Comments (35)

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