Motorcycle related posts

Here you’ll find motorcycle related posts, experiences with motorcycles, gear, gadgets and accessories. Tire (or tyre) related posts have been moved here. For rides & adventures, see this page


CFMOTO 1000MT X 01

CFMOTO 1000MT-X, the next hit among adventure motorcycles?

CFMOTO 1000MT-X (2026) was introduced first online, then at EICMA 2025. It might become a significant motorcycle, in a significant segment.  The bias or scepticism ...
BMW 1250 GS with Rondane National Park as backdrop.

35 000 kilometers on a 2022 BMW 1250 GS

35 000 kilometers (almost) in two seasons, or close. That was the fasit when my 2022 BMW 1250 GS Triple Black went into winter storage.  ...
Season is over: last run with the KTM 390 Adventure

Season is over, for motorcycle riding

The season for motorcycle riding in my part of Norway is definitely over. Well, unless you fancy riding with spike tires and snowmobile suit. Actually ...
Motorcycle protection on a BMW 1200 GS Adventure

Motorcycle protection, the useful bits

Motorcycle protection can make a big difference, and allow you to continue on your journey instead of facing the end of it. I said can ...
2500 kilometers: was passed in the woods

2500 kilometers review – 2024 KTM 390 Adventure

2500 kilometers passed with the 2024 KTM 390 Adventure. Not much but enough to form an opinion about the motorcycle. If you are considering to ...
Mileage: two old motorcycles (BSA 1956 & Honda Transalp 1994)

High mileage “hysteria”, is it warranted?

High mileage of a motorcycle has evolved into a form of hysteria. A (unfounded?) conviction that a bike with low mileage is the better choice ...
2024 KTM 390 Adventure

KTM 390 Adventure (2024), got myself one

The 2024 KTM 390 Adventure has been a sales success in Norway this year. Reason being a huge discount from the KTM due to overstocking.  ...
2025 BMW 1300 GS Triple Black

BMW 1300 GS, finally my turn to try one

BMW 1300 GS was introduced in the first half of 2024. Finally it was my turn to try it out for a couple of hours.  ...
August 2024: out testing Puig Sports windscreen without spoiler.

Windscreens and spoilers, a never-ending topic

Windscreens and spoilers is for some, like myself, a never-ending topic/story. Recent discoveries compelled me to me go back to this again. Recent discoveries were ...
Autumn riding in Norway.

Autumn riding in Norway

Autumn riding a motorcycle in Norway can be both a joyous, wonderful and bone chilling experience. Be prepared for weather changes! "There is no such ...