Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR are tires you find on many new adventure motorcycles. Some hardcore offroaders don’t like them. I’m not a hardcore offroader but more of a mainstream adventure rider. Needed a predictable set of tires for various conditions, weather-wise, road surfaces, or both. Something better offroad, or on gravel and dirt than, for…read more>>
BMW
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. I’ve not been in a hurry to test it. Being in a hurry with buying the newest and latest, whether a motorcycle, a car, or tech stuff, sometimes isn’t the…read more>>
BMW 1250 GS, first 10k kilometers (updated)
The BMW 1250 GS, bought used early June this year (a 2022 model) has done its first 10k (10 000) kilometers in my ownership. Mentioned in an earlier post the change from the former bike happened because of need for something more practical while on distance touring. This about practicality is of course highly individual….read more>>
Sudden changes – a new motorcycle (updated)
Sudden changes happens. Those who’ve read some posts here knows that “Sudden Changes” could be my middle names! So yeah, Four years since and some days since an accident that also led to a departure from BMW motorcycles in general, and GS/GSA in particular. Since then there has been around 80.000 “orange kilometers”. On two…read more>>
2019 BMW S1000XR, a rocket ship with wheels
2019 BMW S1000XR model is an awesome machine. A rocket ship on two wheels. In the hands of the not too experienced maybe even a tad too frisky? For the older lot, like myself, it’s about a lot more. Like comfort, smoothness, good geometry, excellent ride capabilities, plus power where you need it, when you…read more>>