The first two months of 2020 weren’t that bad for motorcycle salesmen, but all of that changed in March, when the coronavirus panic started to spread from Asia into Europe and the American continent, and what followed was a tremendous slump in vehicle sales. Consumer Confidence Vehicle sales are often seen as a very accurate
In these weird times a bit of fun can be the difference between having a boring and a not-so-boring day. Depending on where you are and what the Coronavirus measures in your country are, you could try this at home: Transparent scratch stickers A scratch on the bike directly hurts the emotions of a true
LAST UPDATED: March 31, 2020 How is the Corona Pandemic changing motorcycle riding behaviour? Are we riding more or are we riding less? I looked at the number of rides that were logged in Scenic over the last few weekends and found some interesting differences between countries. DISCLAIMER: No real conclusions can and should be
As the coronavirus spreads, more and more countries are restricting activities and movement for their citizens. Jasper, Guido and I managed to squeeze out one last trip before the coronacrisis. Here’s the trip, shared through Scenic’s new ‘share’ feature: https://scenicapp.space/ride/EeAvyZwU While we’re all dying to go out for a ride, it’s wise to leave the
BMW unveiled no less than four bikes at EICMA 2019. Scroll down to check out 2 highly promising 2020 BMW mid-range segment options. BMW F900 XR For BMW lovers there are two new mid-range models available in 2020. There is the Big Bavarian Johnnie Bravo style F 900 XR, which is the more touring and
A little while back I wrote about the Cosmo Smart AR visor, which shows some basic information like speed and direction indicators in the visor. A bit of a different take on this is the Revan. First and foremost this is a dash cam, like many you see in cars as well, loop recording whatever
The small/mid motorcycle segments has gotten incredibly popular in recent years, and manufacturers are rapidly capitalizing on trends in mostly emerging markets. The Honda CRF250, Kawasaki Versys X-300 and the Suzuki V-strom 250 are popular models, and the BMW G310GS is perhaps even more popular. The offroad capabilities of this Beemer have spurred KTM to
What are the effects of the Coronavirus outbreak on the world of motorcycle riding? Amid all the craziness of the past couple days I came across this article that explains why the Philippines ban motorcycle back-riding. It might help to flatten the curve, or not, but it is an interesting angle. It is actually part
There is no getting around it. In an effort to ‘flatten the curve‘ governments and companies all over the world are taking measures, impacting our lives, including our motorcycle rides. The motorcycle industry has been affected, especially in the countries heavily hit by COVID-19. Manufacturers have halted production, events have been cancelled and some countries
With the 701 Enduro LR (Long Range), Husqvarna introduces a motorcycle for serious offroad adventure riders. If a 250cc, or even 400cc doesn’t do the trick for you in the mud, the 701 Enduro comes into play. With its 74bhp and a dry weight of just 155 kg, this bike gives the rider plenty of
