Nov/Dec '10 - RoadRUNNER

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Nov/Dec '10

November/December 2010

Shamrock Tour® - Bristol, Virginia

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Shamrock Tour® - Bristol, Virginia

A late spring tour in the southern mountains often brings rainstorms along for the ride. On the way to Bristol, the dark and ominous clouds chase us wherever we go. Then, finally, in Jefferson, the rain gets a hold of us and doesn’t let go until we get back

Apostle Islands, Wisconsin, and Minnesota

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Apostle Islands, Wisconsin, and Minnesota

The rustle of autumn leaves and the sight of a golden pumpkin can bring back memories of high school football games, neighborhood battles of Kick-the-Can, and the sweet smell of leaded exhaust from your first bike. This kind of nostalgia can be dangerous, especially if you still own a bike

Part II: Four-State Anasazi Archeology Tour: Utah, Arizona and New Mexico

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Part II: Four-State Anasazi Archeology Tour: Utah, Arizona and New Mexico

The modern-day popular media has often portrayed the Anasazi people as having mysteriously vanished without a trace. Some have even implied that there is a paranormal or extraterrestrial explanation for their “sudden” disappearance. In our quest to better understand the more earthly explanation for the Anasazi’s disappearance, Steve and

Part I: California, Nevada, and Utah via Route 50

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Part I: California, Nevada, and Utah via Route 50

While the Interstate Highway system may be the quickest way to wheel from sea to shining sea, it certainly lacks the personality that most motorcycle travelers seek. On the other hand, the process of discovering small towns, local color, and scenic stretches can eat into those precious vacation days. Well,

Malaysia, Motosikals & MotoGP

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Malaysia, Motosikals & MotoGP

Malaysia Tourism asked RoadRUNNER if we'd like to come and see what this booming Asian country has to offer. The roots of this tour really began back in 2008 when I rode a Borneo expedition with the "Bumi Bikers," a large group of prominent motorcyclists active

2011 Victory Lineup

2011 Victory Lineup

Transports of Delight The New American Motorcycle, as Victory likes to call itself, is now moving comfortably into adolescence. It's been 13 years since the first 92 cubic-inch Victories went on sale, and the 2011 range now comprises 12 models across the cruising spectrum from boulevard bruisers to

2010 Ducati Multistrada

2010 Ducati Multistrada

Motorcycle of the Year > Every so often, a motorcycle manufacturer comes out with a new design that moves the state-of-the-art forward a significant and noticeable amount — a "game changer" if you will. With the new Multistrada 1200 S, Ducati's engineers have significantly advanced motorcycle design

Review: 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager

Review: 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager

When Kawasaki invited us to ride the Vulcan 1700 Voyager in sunny California, I jumped at the chance. What could be better than touring the Golden State’s vast highways and beautiful byways on a comfortable machine equipped with everything touring riders need to rack up the miles? Besides nice

2010 Honda VFR1200F

2010 Honda VFR1200F

The V-4 engine was Soichiro Honda’s favorite engine, and he wasn’t alone. Since 1983, Honda has built V-4 motorcycles that have been hugely popular among riders around the world. In the late 80s, the VFR even outsold the English and Italian bikes in their respective countries. Now entering