Can Nostalgia Save a Motorcycle Brand?
Harley-Davidson’s 2026 Super Glide proves that heritage can still create desire. But nostalgia only works when the motorcycle beneath it is ready to make new memories.
Phil Hänni |
Riding Culture
Can Nostalgia Save a Motorcycle Brand?
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Are Motorcycle Gloves Becoming Mandatory Across Europe?
Spain now requires protective gloves on interurban roads and closed footwear everywhere. The rule is real — but the technical glove standard is still to follow.
Phil Hänni |
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How CFMOTO Became a Global Motorcycle Manufacturer
For years, Chinese motorcycles were judged by their country of origin before anyone had turned the key. CFMOTO is one of the companies forcing riders to reconsider that habit. There...
Philippe Hänni |
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The Small Bonneville We Didn’t Know We Needed
The new Triumph Bonneville T40 makes a convincing case for smaller, simpler motorcycles — even if it arrives with more technology than its silhouette suggests.
Phil Hänni |
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Even Steve McQueen Can’t Guarantee an Auction Record
Steve McQueen’s 1972 Husqvarna sold for £17,250 at Bonhams — well below its estimate. A famous name can add provenance, but it cannot control the market.
Phil Hänni |
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The Truck – Well. It Didn’t Pass.
The MFK didn’t go to plan. Rust, suspension, brakes — and, because Switzerland, even an old vignette and the wipers made the list. Back to the workshop.
Philippe Hänni |
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Swiss Motorcycle Price Index – October 2026
The October 2026 Swiss Motorcycle Price Index tracks current asking prices for the Monster 900, W650, R1150 GS, XT600, Africa Twin, SR400 and other modern classics.
Phil |
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The Ultimate Motorcycle Travel Guide to Europe (2026)
Plan your motorcycle trip across Europe with current country-by-country guides to speed limits, tolls, fines, equipment rules, low-emission zones and practical riding tips.
Philippe Hänni |
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Motorcycling in Spain: Speed Limits, Fines, Low Emission Zones & Traffic Rules (2026 Guide)
Planning a motorcycle trip through Spain? This 2026 guide covers speed limits, fines, low-emission zones, mandatory riding equipment, filtering rules and the documents you should carry.
Philippe Hänni |
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Motorcycling in Germany: Speed Limits, Fines, Environmental Zones & Traffic Rules (2026 Guide)
Planning a motorcycle trip through Germany? This 2026 guide covers speed limits, Autobahn rules, environmental zones, alcohol limits, required equipment, parking, fines and the mistakes visiting riders should avoid.
Philippe Hänni |
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The Last Friday Club #004 – Feierabend Ride Out | 25 September 2026
The Last Friday Club #004 — Feierabend Ride Out on 25 September 2026. The last summer ride of the season. Don't miss it.
Philippe Hänni |
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Motorcycling in Croatia: Speed Limits, Tolls, Wind Closures & Traffic Rules (2026 Guide)
Planning a motorcycle trip through Croatia? This 2026 guide covers speed limits, toll roads, helmet and alcohol rules, coastal wind closures, documents and practical riding advice.
Philippe Hänni |
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What Happens When a Motorcycle Brand Changes Hands? Ducati May Find Out Again
Ducati may be for sale again. But ownership changes do not automatically erase a motorcycle brand — careless decisions do.
Phil Hänni |
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60,000 km on Pirelli Scorpion Rally Tires: Still the Best Tire I’ve Ever Used
60,000 km, multiple sets, Europe, Morocco and zero punctures. My long-term Pirelli Scorpion Rally review on a Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled.
Philippe Hänni |
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Collector Watch – September 2026
September 2026 Collector Watch: Ducati Monster 900, Honda Africa Twin, Yamaha SR500, Kawasaki W650 and BMW R80 lead a Swiss market increasingly driven by originality.
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