Japan’s highest national road running up over the mountains bordering Gunma and Nagano prefectures which is also a chilly highlight on our C2C route is set to open April 26th this year.
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Now we are twisting! Factory Touno 660
Having previously had a great time seeing if the Touno 660 was THE twisty machine for Japan and being mightily impressed with how fun it was but finding the confidence running out when the suspension was pushed hard, a test of the Tuono 660 Factory was a logical step. Thankfully, PIAGGIO Aprilia Japan obliged.
(more…)Winter Roads – Pros n Cons
The skies are clear, not much traffic and the roads are relatively clean and dry. On the other hand, it’s bitterly cold, you can’t ride the highest mountains and the daylight hours are frustratingly short.
That simple? Not quite.
Tuono 660 – Is it THE sporty bike for Japan’s endless twisties?
How well does the Aprilia Tuono 660 do in Japan’s super twisty riding heaven?
Turns out, pretty damn well!
(more…)Summer Sunday Run – Shizuoka
A good long day in the saddle traipsing through Kanagawa and the Southern Alps of Shizuoka.
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At last – Shirakawago in the snow!
Shirakawago is a timeless glimpse at a bygone era and a place everyone visiting Japan should make an effort to get to. And it does need effort as it’s not the closest place to the main touristy draw cards. From its nearest big city, Nagoya, it’s about a 3hr tour bus ride or 4hr by train and bus on public transport.
(more…)Freedom
With the lifting of the corona virus state of emergency and local prefectural no-travel requests, it was time for the steed and I to chase the horizon once more.
(more…)Hakone All Star Run for The Machine’s Bday
Great run out around Hakone with the Kanagawa Riders for the big man’s birthday. Nature really turned on the views and the roads were near on empty.
Check out the pics and captions below for the day’s events…
(more…)Slow Day Sunday – 2
From delicous fruits to cool refreshing waterfalls and mountain climes to the aftermath of seasonal flooding and the loss of great roads.
It was great to Fuji out and proud too!
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