Part 1 (“Re-Spoke Motorcycle Wheels“) described my experiences at re-spoking a motorcycle wheel for the first time. That article covered the “what, why, and how” of the project. I had also mentioned ...

Whether cruising through the city on your scooter or going off-road on your adventure motorcycle, the type of wheels your bike has plays a major role in the performance and riding experience. From the ...

A crash that left a rider with serious injuries after his BMW’s spoked front wheel collapsed has prompted a wider probe into the issue amid calls for an official safety recall. Gavin Chapman went over ...

A: Look closely and you'll see the spoke wheels on adventure bikes like BMW's GS and Yamaha's Ténéré can use tubeless tires because the spokes attach to the rim outside of the air chamber. Because the ...

When choosing an adventure bike, there is one big dilemma to tackle — settle with alloy wheels or opt for spoke wheels. This is a concern since KTM offers both choices with its adventure range, while ...

Spokes require regular re-tensioning; spoke finish stains and frays; disappointing bearing life; not the stiffest or most accurate; soft sprag-clutch engagement may not be for everyone NOBL pitches ...

Written by and Photos by Steven M. Green. Posted in Tech-n-Tips I had to make a quick choice on a remote twisty back road: Either drop into a very deep, sharp-edged pothole, or kiss the grille of an ...

A few months ago, Bajaj expanded the 400cc Triumph line-up with the Scrambler 400 XC, a variant on the Scrambler platform that ran on tubeless spoke wheels. At Rs 2.94 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) the ...

Triumph recently launched the Scrambler 400 XC in India, at a starting price of Rs 2.94 lakh (ex-showroom). The motorcycle is capable of being a much better off-roader than the Triumph Scrambler 400 X ...