I had to wear out my old tyres :)

I booked my bike in for a new set of tyres so I figured I had better where out the … 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

OnTheBackWheel got married and is off to Bali!

So I apologise for the lack of content lately. I got married on the 20th of February and I was … More

Ducati Panigale 899 – Test Ride

So no doubt you’ve heard about the new Ducati 899. The general consensus is it’s a great bike and a … More

2013 Triumph Street Triple R Review

I’ve heard a lot of ranting and raving about the new Street Triple R. E.g., ‘If you are going to … More

2012 Aprilia Tuono V4 APRC Test Ride

I made the mistake of test riding the new Aprilia Tuono V4 APRC a while back. Why is that a … 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