Fall '02 - RoadRUNNER

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Fall '02

Fall 2002

California: Mendocino Coast

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California: Mendocino Coast

Our excitement is undeniable - accelerating pulses, shallow breathing - as we climb on the plane jetting us to a most beautiful part of California: Highway 1, between San Francisco and Eureka, where the scenic seductions of Marin, Sonoma, Mendocino and Humboldt counties thrill us in the coming days. The

Easy Does It - East Tennessee

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Easy Does It - East Tennessee

Telling me that County Road 116 is as nasty as Deal's Gap, a local rider also says I shouldn't stop along the way, either. 'If you ain't from there, you ain't one of them,' he says. 'And don'

Shamrock Tour® - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Shamrock Tour® - Santa Fe, New Mexico

With only three days to spare for exploration, the choice of Santa Fe and its exhilarating surroundings is a wise one. The weather is fine and the way unwinds as smoothly as silk beneath our Road Kings. A number of people have asked me recently to define a shamrock tour.

North Africa: Trans Sahara Part Two

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North Africa: Trans Sahara Part Two

Sitting on the terrace of the Grand Hotel in Niamey, I order five gorgeous, grilled meat skewers in broken French, "Cinq brochettes, s 'il vous plait!" To get on in West Africa, French is essential since neither English nor German are commonly spoken. Everyone who wants to

Germany: Sauerland Heartbeat Tour

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Germany: Sauerland Heartbeat Tour

A journey through the countryside on low mountain-range roads, past massive bales of hay, picturesque little villages, and along beautiful expanses of water - this is the tour through Sauerland, in the heart of Germany. Facts & Information In General The Sauerland region is located in the southeastern sector of

Winter or Summer, Ride to the North Jersey Shore

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Winter or Summer, Ride to the North Jersey Shore

Exiting Garden State Parkway's #114, south of the reeds and grasses of the tranquil Cheesequake estuary, a trip on Harley's Road King to New Jersey's north shore can be more rewarding than just another day at the beach. Panoramic vistas, educational exhibits, hiking trails,

The Moto Morini Story

The Moto Morini Story

> After a long snowy winter and six busy months of restoration it's time to face the truth. Did I do a good job and will the Italian primadonna finally sing? Alfonso Morini, the owner of the little Italian manufacturer from Bologna, started out in the motorcycle business

Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans

Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans

> With the revival of the "mythic" Le Mans, Moto Guzzi has added an appealing sport-tourer to the line. And continuing a long-held tradition, the new Le Mans incorporates many elements commonly featured in the brand's other models. Concept & Transformation The name Le Mans harks

Review: 2002 KTM 640 LC4 Adventure R

Review: 2002 KTM 640 LC4 Adventure R

> There are a lot of enduro bikes out there but nothing compares to KTM's 640 LC4 Adventure R. Finally, there's a bike capable of carrying you to the ends of the world. And the quality of the road, whether smooth or cratered, makes little difference.

Honda Interceptor

Honda Interceptor

> For the model year 2002, Honda's successful Interceptor was totally revised. As well as sporting a brand-new look, the engine underwent a good deal of transformation. VTEC technology, well known from the brand's automobiles, is now also used in a Honda motorcycle. Concept & Tranformation