There’s a lot in a name. Vienna based workshop Horizontal Moto named their business after their approach to bike building. “It is all about clean, low and straight motorcycle design,” says team member Paul Fuhrmann. This approach is ideal for the cafe racer style and their first project, a Moto Guzzi V50 III, is the proof. Horizontal Moto is a…
Barkbusters hand guards installed on our 2021 Yamaha Ténéré 700 long-term test bike. (Photos by the author) Barkbusters hand guards were one of the first accessories I installed on my new 2009 BMW F 800 GS. Over the ensuing years they’ve survived numerous drops, dumps and branches, suffering only scratches. Most importantly, my hands and levers remained intact. Their performance…
Congratulations! You’ve decided to do your first track day. Welcome to what will likely be your next addiction. Riding on the racetrack is a ton of fun and allows you to explore your limits in a much safer environment than the street. Your friends and riding buddies have probably told you this before, and we’re guessing it’s why you’ve decided…