Collector Watch – November 2026
November 2026 Collector Watch: Ducati Monster 900, Yamaha SR500, Kawasaki W650, BMW R80 GS, Honda Africa Twin and Ténéré—where originality meets asking-price ambition.
Phil |
Riding Culture
Collector Watch – November 2026
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Swiss Motorcycle Price Index – November 2026
November 2026 Swiss asking-price snapshot: Monster 900, W650, SR400, R1150 GS, XT600, XRV750 and DR650. Why rider prices and collector asks are different markets.
Phil |
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Why Goggles Can Be Better Than Visors: A Rider's Perspective
A rider's honest take on why goggles can outperform visors — from ventilation and visibility to the freedom of an open-face helmet.
Philippe Hänni |
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Jo Siffert: The Racing Driver Who Inspired Steve McQueen
From motorcycle champion in Fribourg to Formula One winner, Porsche racer and an inspiration for Steve McQueen. A look at Jo Siffert’s remarkable life, with a personal connection to the...
Philippe Hänni |
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Where Do Motorcycles Fit Into Switzerland’s Transport Future?
Swiss Moto’s response to Verkehr ’45 raises a bigger question: what practical role should motorcycles play in Switzerland’s future transport system?
Phil Hänni |
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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 |
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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)
Motorcycling in Spain in 2026: speed limits, ZBE zones, tolls and the motorcycle rules in force since 1 October, including gloves, closed shoes and a reflective vest.
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 |
