June 15, 2018

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Tom

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June 1, 2018

INTRODUCTION

Hello to ya’ll and welcome to this June 1st edition of our biweekly Moto Intel Report. This weekend temperatures in Mexico City will hit 29°C (84°F) and surely all motorcycle fanatics will get their bikes out. One of the dangers here in Mexico is dogs that come chasing after you, which usually ends well but can have terrible consequences as you will read later on.

Tom has tested some gadgets and motorcycle outfits and as always, he is going to give us his remarkably candid opinion. This week he will discuss induction jackets and he picked a gadget of the week: The Bike Master Multi Tool with sockets!

Guido will enlighten us with a comparison of 4 very versatile Hondas: the VFR800X (Crossrunner), the VFR1200X (Crosstourer) and from the adventure/dual-sport category: the CRF1000L (Africa Twin) and the CRF1000L2 (Africa Twin Adventure Sport).

Now, without further ado, let’s get rolling…

Jasper

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May 18, 2018

INTRODUCTION

An amazing 500-thousand miles / 800-thousand kms were logged with Scenic in the last two weeks. A new record, which tells me that the cold weather is fading, even in the most northern parts of Canada and Scandinavia (both of which are beautiful to ride by the way).

There must have been some awesome trips in those miles and if you’d like to share some experiences, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Send us a short description and some pics and perhaps we can dedicate an article to it in one of the upcoming editions. After all, sharing adventures on epic routes is a big part of what the Moto Intel Report is all about.

This is already the 4th edition of the Moto Intel Report. Time flies when you’re having fun! Jasper, Tom and myself are having a blast putting it together for you, having some long discussions over which articles to cover as we ride around Mexico. Just last week we took the bikes down from Mexico City to Acapulco for the weekend and passed plenty of time discussing these very pages.

In this issue we talk about action cameras, a new motorcycle segment, how to change oil yourself, Tail of the Dragon, safety vs style when going to work on you bike and of course a bit of MC Humor.

Now, without further ado, let’s get rolling…

Guido

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May 4, 2018

INTRODUCTION

Hi there and welcome to the third edition of our Moto Intel report. As the first weekend of May approaches, hopefully you are all set to churn out some miles on your motorcycle. I’m Tom, the third of the three Dutch amigos in Mexico. With rainy season approaching fast here Jasper, Guido and myself are trying to make the most out of these sunny and dry days.

While Guido was setting up shop north of Mexico City, I took the chance to travel all the way up to the very north of the country to the land of mountains and Mennonites. More on that below, in this weeks ride report.

Last August I decided on a KTM 1090 Adventure R. While the bike is a tad tall for my 5’ 10’’ (1,79) frame, its acceleration, agility and handling are a dream. My girlfriend thinks it’s a transformer and struggles to hop on. I also had been warned that a heavy adventure bike might not be the right choice for a crowded city, but it was a logical step after selling my BMW F650 GS twin, which I have not regretted at all. The call of adventure is strong down here and while I ride every day (I don’t own a car), I try to take the KTM out for a longer ride every other weekend.

In this Moto Intel Report, next to the Sierra Madre ride report, we discuss Motorcycle Com System, we revisit Chain Lubrication, we try to look cool in Motorcycle Jeans, talk about mid capacity Adventure Bikes and Guido gives a Sneak Peak at Scenic’s big update.

Now, without further ado, let’s get rolling…

Tom

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April 20, 2018

INTRODUCTION

I hope your bike is polished and ready to hit the pavement because motorcycle season is in full swing! We wrote the second Moto Intel Report to supply you with the latest and best on what we love so much: motorcycles, touring and adventure riding.

As Guido is working long hours on updating Scenic and making it fit the entire iPhoneX screen, I will introduce this second edition of the Moto Intel Report. My name is Jasper and at least once a week I take my 2010 BMW F650GS out for a spin. 23 years ago, I started my motorcycle journey on a 50cc Puch, which was quickly replaced by my beloved and indesctructible 70cc Zundapp which the Dutch police subsequently confiscated for not being road worthy. ☹ Over the years I slowly worked my way up to the gentle 800cc beast I ride now.

In this Moto Intel Report we give you this week’s maintenance tips, discuss the benefits of leather and textile outfits, compare the new Honda Gold Wing with the BWM K1600 and we talk about weatherproof iPhone cases. We also briefly touch upon the mother of all passes: The Stelvio Pass in Northern Italy.

Now, without further ado, let’s get rolling…

Jasper

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April 6, 2018

INTRODUCTION

The sun is coming out, the winding roads are luring and our 2-wheeled friends are polished, anxious for adventure and ready to eat miles of pavement and dirt. Motorcycle season is here again!

I’m Guido, the developer of the Scenic Motorcycle Navigation app, which started out as a hobby a few years ago but quickly got out of hand. Now, I’m proud to say, Scenic is the most popular and highest rated motorcycle navigation app for iPhone and iPad. If you want to know more about me have a look here.

At this start of the season I’d like to present you with the very first version of the Moto Intel Report! Together with my experienced motorcycle buddies Tom and Jasper (more on them in next editions), we will provide you the latest and best on motorcycles, touring and adventure riding.

You can expect product reviews, motorcycle talk, clothing, cool mc gadgets, ride reports, twisty routes and of course news, tips and tricks on Scenic. All aimed at tour and adventure riders like us.

Now, without further ado, let’s get rolling…

Guido

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