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It’s become an annual event. Larryfest is the last distance test ride of the year and occurs in October. Actually, this was only our second year, but both years to date have seen idyllic weather and taken place out of Larry’s farmhouse in eastern Ontario. Which, as good fortune would have it, is also the ideal launching point for the best twisties you can find in Ontario.

Yamaha recently brought out another cruiser to add to their every increasing line up, the Yamaha V-Star 1100. Using the already proven Virago power plant in 1100 format as the heart of the new street warrior, it now replaces the steadfast Virago 750 and 1100. But first, let's back up a bit before we go on, shall we?

Hello. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Barbara, I'm a motorcycle rider/ instructor and I've been friends with (CMG contributor) Nick Smirniw and Editor 'arris for quite a while now; well, long enough at least to be trusted with this gig as a test rider.

Otago Peninsula had spectacular mountain riding, with lots of sheep dotting the hillsides below us. John thought it was pretty funny to see 100 km speed limit signs on a twisty, narrow road full of hairpin bends and sheer drop-offs on either side, with no guardrails.

New Zealand is a spectacular scenic country with friendly, relaxed people, and a motorcycle tour is a terrific way to experience all of it. We were there from January 30 to February 17, (which is late summer in New Zealand) and spent 12 of those days riding.