January 2014 - Behind The Moto

A vintage BMW with family ties. Part one.

January 31, 2014

The best bikes come with great stories. Two years ago Pat brought us his 1960 BMW R60/2, and it was in pretty rough shape. This motorcycle had sat for more than two decades.

Featured Bike: 2014 Triumph Thruxton "Works Edition"

January 27, 2014

We love the Triumph Thruxton. It's the most modern classic of Triumph's modern classic line. Sure, at it's core it's a Bonneville, but it's a Bonneville with its Cafe Racer rock anthem cranked up to 11.

Ripping Up the Dunes at Rally School

January 25, 2014

I just spent two tough days at the Jimmy Lewis Offroad Ranch in Pahrump, Nevada. The class is billed as a Navigation class, with the goal of learning how to use the road book, odometer, and compass headings to navigate in a rally race.

Ducati Previews the 2014 Monster 1200

January 25, 2014

Ahead of its reveal to the general public at the International Motorcycle Show, Ducati has taken its all-new Monster 1200 on a tour of its own — previewing it at dealerships across the country.

Johnny Goes to Rally School

January 21, 2014

Going fast isn't just about twisting the throttle and braking late. There's the course, fueling strategies, and a hundred other things that go into rally racing. That's why as I write this, Motoworks founder Johnny Scheff is at Rally School...

Welcome to Behind the Moto

January 1, 2014

So what is this? Doesn't Motoworks Chicago already have a website? Yes, yes we do, and it's a great site. That's where we handle all our dealership stuff, but this site is where we get to have a little more fun.