“Damn This Is Easy To Ride” – A Used 2012 Honda CBR250R Review – The Curtis Files – Part 8

My Tuono was the equal best bike I have owned, I bloody loved it. (click here to read my review … More

A Sexy Cross of Wall-e and Bumblee – The Curtis Files – Part 7 – Used 2012 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC Review

Have you ever wanted something so badly it effects your daily life? I mean, so bad it eats away at … More

‘Warp speed, engaged’ – A used 2005 Kawasaki ZX10R Review – The Curtis Files Part 6

Following the disappointment of the Cagiva, I decided it was time to get something half decent. After some groveling and … More

‘Torque is cheap’ – 2004 Cagiva Raptor 1000 review – The Curtis Files Part 5

Everyone now and again a man has to make sacrifices. Like volunteering your time to feed the homeless, or donating … More

‘Impulse buy’ – 2012 MV Agusta Brutale 675 Review – The Curtis Files Part 4

When I sold the Tuono I cried like a 14 year old girl who had just been dumped by her … More

‘Pouring cold water down my pants’ – An Italian Love Story and 2007 Aprilia Tuono Review – The Curtis Files Part 3

My GSX-R was an awesome bike and all, but 6 months later I found myself looking for something new. The … More

‘Grinningwhileshittingyourself’ – A 2004 Suzuki GSX-R1000 review – The Curtis Files Part 2

Now consumed by my motorbike addiction, I decided it was time to step up the game. I was again in … More

‘It’s easier to seek forgiveness than ask for permission’ – A secondhand 1995 Honda CBR600F3 review – The Curtis Files Part 1

I have this problem that when I set my mind on something, I obsess about it. It will literally consume … More

Welcome to OnTheBackWheel

Welcome all to my humble motorcycle blog. My name is Curtis Smith, I’m 27 years old and a motorbike tragic. I … More