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Tourmaster Cold-Tex 3.0 Gloves Review
2019-02-16 06:21
Whilst I try to avoid riding in the coldest weather, Spring or Autumn in Japan can see me out in low teens or single digit temperatures. In that weather none of my existing gloves are up to… Read More
2010 Honda CB1100
2019-02-09 07:16
Motorcycle number 9. Continuing the series about my motorcycles, I happened to be in Japan when the reborn Honda CB1100 was released and fell in love with it on a weekend ride… Read More
2018 Updates
2018-12-20 08:37
Some long overdue updates.I got the photo editor Luminar 2018 recently and while learning decided it was a good chance to revisit my old posts and fix up the photos.Whilst many old images ca… Read More
The Church Of The Open Road
2018-12-15 05:37
2018 was one of the best years of my life.  I can barely comprehend all the riding I achieved this year. January seems long ago.As we age years pass in the blink of an eye, I did not kn… Read More
The Bike I Never Really Had.
2018-12-08 09:34
Motorcycle #4Honda VFR400R.Returning to road bikes after a hiatus riding moto-x my views on what I wanted had changed significantly.I looked for a super moto style bike but too early for any… Read More
When Nothing Is Certain
2018-12-05 02:23
Anything is possible. (I edited the original of this post so much I deleted it) I have reached the end of my ride bucket list. The last item was always Patagonia. However now that it is lo… Read More
Small Autumn Ride Japan
2018-12-02 04:19
Winter is approaching but I have too much rubber left on my tyres for the year. Time for a ride. The FJR is very comfortable protecting me from the cold air. Overseas I rent cheapest bikes… Read More
About Motorcycle Paradise
2018-11-29 03:28
Hello and welcome. My name is Warren – daydreamer, curry lover and wine snob. Motorcycle Paradise is a travel blog for people who ride. Inside you will find my two wheel… Read More
Water Under The Bridge
2018-11-27 08:06
I have reached the end of my bucket list.The last item was always to ride Patagonia, with a side trip on return. The route criss-crosses the Chile and Argentina border and is very isolated b… Read More
Harley Davidson Street 750 Review
2018-11-20 07:40
I rode a Harley Davidson Street 750 in Oman and UAE for 7 days. This is a small review.First of all I am not going to talk specifications, you can read that in the press release type “… Read More
Oman Motorcycle Ride
2018-11-16 01:47
Returning from South Africa I hopped off at Dubai to try a ride with a difference.I have a few places on my ride bucket list collectively under a subtitle of ‘maybe’.  Seein… Read More
BMW G310 – 10 Days Ride/road Test Report.
2018-11-04 06:04
I rode a BMW G310 from Johannesburg to Cape Town for a 10 day tour (link here). This is a small honest report on how I found the bike.Not going to rehash all the specs, heaps of press releas… Read More
South Africa Motorcycle Ride Part Four
2018-10-26 14:31
Day nine I depart Oudtshoorn and ride route 62 which seems like the route 66 of South Africa featuring in most ride reports.First up is the excellent Huisrivier pass.Then I stopped like ever… Read More
South Africa Motorcycle Ride Part 3
2018-10-21 21:50
Day 7. Up early today shopping for phone. The big name phones too much but a no name 5” phone is about $100 including data. (See part two for why I am talking phones) The phone stolen… Read More
South Africa Motorcycle Ride Part Two
2018-10-19 16:03
Day four. LeslothoLeaving Clarens I enjoyed more of the Golden Gate national park. Difficult to capture in a photo but grand landscapes as I had hope to see in Africa. Click for larger view… Read More
South Africa Motorcycle Ride
2018-10-19 06:28
I have decided to bring forward the last few big ticket items on my bucket list of rides before I make excuses not to do them.One of those always included South Africa, so I am going to try… Read More
Helmet Stories
2018-10-01 09:08
With one notable omission I hope to complete my bucket list of rides in the coming months.Every trip I gather experience to try something more ambitious. I’m riding places now solo I n… Read More
Some Motorcycle Reading
2018-09-30 08:09
Been meaning to mention the motorcycle books I have been reading on my travels and keep forgetting.When I was riding India I was reading this boo, Way to go by Geoff Hill. Geoff is a well es… Read More
Rides Via Map
2018-09-29 05:37
One of the strong points about blogs is a solid archive of information that Google can easy search and hopefully present you with answers. However many blogs once you return to their home p… Read More
A Visit To Honda Motorcycles
2018-09-20 08:32
Another item ticked off my list, I rode up to Motegi to visit Honda.I was waiting for two fine days in a row, I had to settle on one and a half, the finest period for the month.To get north… Read More
Love At First Sight
2018-09-10 14:21
No logical reason to buy another bike at the time.Visiting the HD/BMW dealership they had one example of the final Buell XB series, a 2009 XB12R. The ongoing issues with my Brutale contribut… Read More
Sado Island Motorcycle Tour
2018-08-26 17:45
In between heat waves and typhoons there seemed to be a fine week so I decided to try for a ride.Previously I toured the remote Goto islands then Tsushima. Now Sado island was beckoning me… Read More
Kawasaki Versys 650
2018-08-14 01:19
People say the number of motorcycles needed is N+1. (where N is current number) But owning more than one motorcycle has never appealed to me. The thought of road taxes, insurance, tyres and… Read More
Camera Talk. Canon G1XMIII.
2018-08-07 05:15
I think this site has three main elements; Travel, Motorcycling and Photography. The later I have not posted much about. (maybe poor grammar and spelling mistakes are the fourth element ha-h… Read More
Dirt
2018-07-28 08:47
In hindsight one of the better things that happened to me was too many speeding tickets in the mid 90’s. This put me on a good behaviour driving licence and made me turn to riding off… Read More
MV Agusta Brutale
2018-07-18 02:35
This was my ‘2006 ish’ MV Agusta Brutale 750. After a couple of years on my Buell XB Lighting I got sick of the mid range flat spot that affected the 900cc version.This was the o… Read More
Samosir North Sumatra Motorcycle Ride
2018-07-09 13:52
I have for some time wondered what the area around Lake Toba in North Sumatra would be like to ride. I was not able to find any bike rental previously but by chance met someone from the area… Read More
Flores Indonesia Motorcycle Ride Part 3
2018-07-08 15:56
Continuing my ride on the island of Flores, from Riung I cross a series of mountains as I travel south. I was expecting the road to be ok as this route was suggested to me however that is no… Read More
Flores Motorcycle Tour Continued
2018-07-04 15:40
It rained last night and the clouds were still clinging to the mountains in the morning so I slept in.Eventually I set off to visit the Kelimutu volcano with its three colour crater lakes on… Read More
East Nusa Tenggara Motorcycle Ride
2018-06-29 13:22
There’s a title you don’t see every day on a blog.This is a part of Indonesia, a country most Australians only know as Bali. But Indonesia is a staggeringly diverse place with 30… Read More
2018-06-02 08:11
Reminder to myself. Facebook groups have replaced forums. The trolls and bombastic zealots hiding behind aliases have migrated over. With the odd exception better off to avoid these places.A… Read More
Big Japan Motorcycle Ride – Santa Coming
2018-05-25 07:42
Leaving southern Kagoshima region on day nine my progress is slow, without elaborating I have to stop at every rest room and eventually seek out a pharmacy to get some medicine.Handy to have… Read More
Big Japan Motorcycle Ride - 1967
2018-05-23 15:39
Day sevenI got my washing done last night, most hotels in Japan have coin laundries and it makes motorcycle touring easy.Wet roads and some light rain riding south. Small break allowed me to… Read More
Out Of The Past
2018-05-06 16:37
My 2003 Buell XB9.Few motorcycles were so misunderstood as Eric Buell’s XB.I had paid no attention to them when launched. A guy I worked with booked a test ride and asked me to come al… Read More
Non Roll Earplug Update
2018-05-05 08:42
A long time ago I did a earplug shootout where I got two sample packs of different earplugs from the USA earplug superstore.Comparing two dozen different style and makes I came to like the H… Read More
Halvarssons Neck Gator Review
2018-05-02 09:39
I have had this bit of gear for a couple of seasons already and forgot to write about it.Initially I bought this after having lots of drama with my Alpinestars Andes touring jacket in the ra… Read More
Under Jeans Knee Protection
2018-05-01 05:01
I’ve been doing a bit of riding in Asia of late and my riding gear has slipped to more casual than it should be.A fair bit of that is on scooters at low speed, wearing footwear and a h… Read More
Nepal Motorcycle Ride Part Three
2018-04-26 15:33
I had two ways I could ride from Hetauda. Nicer roads lay to the east then across the range via Kamalamai which was suggested as one of the better motorcycle rides in the region.  Howev… Read More
Nepal Motorcycle Ride Part Two
2018-04-23 11:41
Woke up to a lovely morning after some rain last night with peaceful view from my window, the birds all flying out to start their day while singing a song. Over breakfast chatted to the hote… Read More
Nepal Motorcycle Ride
2018-04-21 12:25
I got the idea to ride Nepal one night when chatting to the Black Dog adventure group who were thinking to go there. They decided instead on Northern Vietnam but I noticed a cheap round trip… Read More
Maximes And Memoirs
2018-04-08 16:13
Where does the time go, this must have been taken 20 years ago. My 1998 Triumph Speed Triple. Such a fresh bike from Triumph at a time way before naked bikes started to regain popularity. Tr… Read More
Less Is More
2018-04-07 16:28
I rode a Honda CRF250L though some of Laos and Philippines and I dare anyone to try on one of these and not have a good time. Tall saddle and big wheels but the bike is a cinch to ride once… Read More
Site Display
2018-04-02 03:34
Just a quick post to explain the way this blog is displayed will vary depending on what device and browser you are using.It is best viewed on a computer with Google Chrome browser. I realise… Read More
Hanami 花見
2018-03-31 14:36
It is cherry blossom season in Japan. This signals the arrival of Spring, amongst other things. 2018 is year Heisei 30 in the Japanese calendar but April is the beginning of the new year, Ma… Read More
2018-03-22 15:54
Sitting around in the hotel courtyard having a beer on a warm night before I was due to start my Philippine ride I was invited to join a bunch of young guys.One guy had a beautiful black Duc… Read More
How To Motorcycle Tour Japan
2018-03-02 07:43
Just a reminder the most comprehensive guide to riding a motorcycle in Japan is right here featuring:When to ride Japan and a break down of the weather and temperatures from a riders point o… Read More
Motorcyclist Life
2018-02-27 05:39
Motorcycle Paradise has been featured in the Motorcyclist Life Best Motorcycle Blogs. Some nice blogs listed there, I lost half a day reading a couple and have bookmarked some for future or… Read More
Wearing Hi-Vis And Other Safe Riding Myths
2018-02-23 14:06
Travelling around SE Asia has taught me some valuable lessons. The thinking of some back home is that if you make yourself more visible and ride defensive that will go a long way to you havi… Read More
Better Onboard Motorcycle Photos
2018-02-20 09:42
My search continues and I have arrived at a different solution for my onboard motorcycle photos, a device called a lens only camera. I’ve tried a few action cams, the Polaroid Cube, Go… Read More
Philippines Motorcycle Ride
2018-02-16 17:41
Whilst the Philippines is known for its 7000 tropical islands, to the north of the capital Manila lies a large mountainous area offering some great riding. If you have some spare time I&rsqu&hell…Read More
2018-01-31 17:52
When I was in Vang Vieng the clock in my hotel was broken (amongst other things) so one morning I adjusted the hands on the clock to read 8.15am. That‘s the time the atomic bomb explod… Read More
The Oscars
2018-01-29 07:42
Motorcycle Paradise has been included in the Top 100 motorcycle blogs at Feedspot which is delightful since I basically do no promotion of the blog. Naturally I have social media pages for i… Read More
Sri Lanka Motorcycle Ride
2018-01-20 17:58
Originally this was to be a ride in Oman. To get there I noted that I could do so cheaply via Sri Lanka so the idea to ride there on the way formed. The Oman ride unfortunately could not pro… Read More
Laos Motorcycle Ride
2018-01-14 05:55
The Black Dog riders club had been planning to do a tour from Thailand through Laos in February this year. The situation with taking the bikes across the border changed and they converted th… Read More
Southern Vietnam Motorcycle Tour Part Two
2018-01-08 14:27
Continuing my motorcycle tour of the southern area of Vietnam, I took a few days off in Nha Trang and this was good timing to get over a flu I had picked up.The place was recovering from the… Read More
Southern Vietnam Motorcycle Ride. Part One.
2017-12-31 18:13
I wanted to escape the cold Japanese winter so I dusted off a plan I had to ride from Saigon to Hanoi.Vietnam is long and narrow and the weather varies considerably from the south to the nor… Read More
Y.M.M.V. And Other Post-it Notes
2017-12-21 10:58
I am a fan of motorcycles. All of them are great. A 125cc scooter is more fun, more empowering than driving any car. I do not bother to explain why to people anymore since everyone only sees… Read More
Motorcycle Fly-Ride Travel Tips
2017-12-21 10:56
Once more into the fray I was thinking as I pack for another ride. Whilst not an expert I have travelled a bit. I jotted a few things down that I find helpful.Sicily 2016 Weather I try to ma… Read More
Ricoh Theta 360 SC Camera Mini Review
2017-12-07 03:43
On my ride in the Himalaya’s I wished I had a way to convey how amazing the landscapes were and got to wondering about the 360 spherical image cameras. I already take a lot of panoram… Read More
Australia And New Zealand Ride List
2017-12-05 15:27
I am continuing to add lists of articles to assist visitors to navigate the content easier.Here are my motorcycle tours in Australia and New Zealand which upon reflection is a short list. I… Read More
Best Motorcycle Roads New Zealand
2017-12-04 11:43
With the demise of the other sites listing good roads in New Zealand I have decided to try document them myself. This will probably lack some local knowledge however I have ridden there 3 t… Read More
Himalaya Tour - UHD Panoramas
2017-12-03 17:01
I can’t stop thinking about India and the Himalaya’s. Having discovered a way to present the landscapes in panning panoramas I decided to show a few more images not previously… Read More
Out Where The Buses Don’t Run
2017-11-30 02:29
Why is no one able to produce an action cam that takes decent still photos?Recent action cams claim 12, 14 even 20 megapixel yet they struggle with any scene, smudge the details and wash out… Read More
2017-11-26 06:51
I have been adding lists to Motorcycle Paradise to try make navigating it easier as I note on some sites it can be hard to find the content.Here are some of my reviews which may be of intere… Read More
Age Does Not Affect Helmet Polystyrene
2017-11-24 15:47
Testing has been carried out on expanded polystyrene foam used in bicycle helmets (which is same material used in motorcycle helmets) to determine if the impact attenuation properties change… Read More
50,000km Riding Japan
2017-11-21 08:51
I have ridden 50,000km around Japan. This deserve some reflection. Let me present a few favourite moments from those travels. You could travel around the world to try see the div… Read More
Tsushima Motorcycle Tour – Part Three
2017-11-14 11:40
Day eleven – Oita to Shimane prefecture I set off this morning to visit the Fuki temple north of Beppu which is very photogenic in autumn. I hope that the Ginko trees (the ones that tu… Read More
2017-11-09 06:44
Day six – Yamaguchi to Fukuoka prefecture. Having set off for Tsushima in part one I was confronted with typhoon coming to Japan (no. 22 for the year) and decided to ride on then park… Read More
2017-11-06 16:00
Tsushima at it’s furthest point from Japan is less than 50km from South Korea. So this was fitting destination for me to choose for my Autumn motorcycle tour this year as I had origina… Read More
Apeman A66 Action Cam Mini Review
2017-10-23 14:19
Yes you read that correct, I purchased an action cam called Apeman.It is one of the many clones of a GoPro that you can find online. I was looking to replace my Polaroid Cube that I lost but… Read More
2017-10-06 14:06
I have previously ridden a Royal Enfield from Manali to Leh through some stunning landscapes. Part one can be read here. I pick up the story again in Leh where I am taking a rest. Leh I was… Read More
India – The Himalaya’s (part One)
2017-10-01 18:21
PreludeRiding the Himalayas in India has long been on my bucket list. In my mind this is a ride all about the journey so I wanted to experience the classic approach. To traverse up the Manal… Read More
Balkans Motorcycle Ride
2017-09-28 15:38
I was not planning a ride in Europe as I was travelling to the Himalaya’s soon however with too much time on my hands I found rather than fly direct to India I could go via Europe for… Read More
Daytona Brake Hold Device
2017-08-12 06:42
If you have ever parked your motorcycle facing downhill then you may have noticed it can creep forward and if left it can roll enough to have the side stand fold up and the the bike fall ove… Read More
Tohoku Region Summer Tour
2017-08-07 14:15
Last year on my return from Hokkaido I stayed in Aomori prefecture and enjoyed one of Japan’s summer festivals. I actually did not know about it prior to arriving and by sheer chance g… Read More
Bugs
2017-07-30 08:04
Easy way to remove bugs from your bike without using chemicals is with a bit of magic sponge. A touch of plain water and cleans away the most stubborn ones instantly. Can be purchased at Dai… Read More
Mad Max
2017-07-29 03:21
Dumb arse things, I have done them all. And near the peak of this stupidity I bought a motorcycle. I used to ride like I was in a Mad Max movie and I wonder now how I survived. With my mate… Read More
España
2017-07-26 09:18
A couple of previously unpublished photos from my ride last year in Spain.I am preparing things for a ride in a few weeks time to a different part of Europe but Spain is such a fantastic des… Read More
The Lost Years
2017-07-14 04:44
Ten years ago. Taken at the Australian ‘Mt Panorama’ racetrack in Bathurst NSW.  I was on my way to Melbourne and grossly under equipped for such a ride. It is about the sam… Read More
Best Motorcycle Roads In Japan
2017-07-11 06:28
I am reposting my map of the best motorcycle roads in Japan as it seems not to show up inside the previous post when visitors search. If you open the map on to a new tab/page then you c… Read More
Taiwan Moto Tour – By Any Means
2017-07-02 04:25
I have been wanting to do a motorcycle tour in Taiwan ever since I watched Charlie Boorman ride there in his By Any Means television series back in 2009. Not an easy task when there is no re… Read More
2017-06-29 13:07
Now and again I see someone on social media referring to a ‘famous motorcycle vlogger’. Being curious I usually wander over to YouTube to hear what is being broadcast by these ce… Read More
Japan Is Nice (off Topic)
2017-06-21 16:38
From time to time on this blog I post some observation whilst riding that may come across negative, but I don’t mean my tone to sound like that.My life in Japan is really peaceful. It… Read More
Asia Ride List
2017-06-21 06:56
Since 2013 I have been focussing on travel to SE Asia a region I unfortunately overlooked when I was younger always attracted to Europe and North America when so much more existed closer to… Read More

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