Riding motorcycles is a passion for most bikers, and it seems that we’re always trying to get some kind of fix even when we’re not able to get out on the open road, whether that’s by going to shows, watching racing on TV, or playing video games. We’ve...

An enjoyable and safe ride means that you need a comfortable reach to the bars and a reasonable seat height. But with motorbikes coming in all shapes and sizes, not every bike you look at is going to be the right fit, especially for riders who are shorter...

Whatever happened to… Victory Motorcycles? Back in 1997, an American leisure vehicle manufacturer called Polaris Industries announced its first entry into the motorcycle market. The company started out making snowmobiles in 1956 but was also well known...

Triumph Motorcycles and Indian firm Bajaj officially announce tie-up Triumph Motorcycles and Bajaj Auto India have officially announced a long-term link-up to produce a brand-new range of mid-capacity motorcycles. The new deal will see the two companies...

‘It’s not just about the bike’ are wise words given to me just before I embarked on my motorcycling journey over two decades ago. And it’s true. There’s not just the training, the insurance, the MoT and servicing to think about, but the gear you wear too....

British manufacturer Triumph has announced two special editions versions of its Tiger 1200 adventure bike, as they look to steal sales from BMW’s all-conquering R1250GS in the showroom. The bikes, known as the Alpine edition and Desert edition, have their...

Ducati will launch the most expensive and exclusive street bike the Italian company has ever developed with a new Ducati Panigale V4R Superleggera, a leaked document has revealed. The bike is being referred to as Project 1708 – which is an internal code...

Finding new things to do on your motorcycle isn’t always the easiest. Whether you commute daily, like to tinker or ride out with mates on sunny Sundays, it’s easy to do the same old, same old on your motorbike. So, to help you shake things up, we’ve...

Riding your motorcycle on UK roads means ensuring you have motorbike insurance in place. So how do you go about getting your motorcycle insured? Well it couldn’t be easier. Simply give us a call at Carole Nash on 0333 005 3355 or you can get a free quote...

Because the cost of motorcycle insurance varies depending on the individual and their own unique set of circumstances, it’s not easy to give a definitive answer on the average cost of insurance. However, we can run through the things that are likely to...

Honda rally star Ricky Brabec denied KTM two decades of Dakar dominance, winning the 2020 edition and becoming the first American to win the classic desert race in its 40 year history. This year’s race was held in Saudi Arabia and Brabec won two of the 12...

The short answer is: almost all types of motorbikes can be insured through Carole Nash. So that’s good news! As specialist motorbike insurance brokers, we really feel part of the biking community which is why we’ve made it our mission to cover as many...

Big adventure style motorcycles have been hugely popular in recent years and 2020 looks to be no different with a number of new and updated models hitting the road. We took a look at best coming our way… Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin  The Honda Africa Twin...

American company Harley-Davidson is probably the most famous motorcycle manufacturer in the world. Known to many as The Motor Company, Harley has the most loyal and partisan following of any motorbike company. These days it’s known predominantly for its...

In May 2019, the MOT test for vehicles that were over 40 years of age was abolished. This means that vehicles, including motorcycles, are MOT and VED-exempt when they reach 40 years of age.  Last Spring when the rules were changed, pre-1978 cars and...

Ducati has officially confirmed that its global sales reached 53,183 in 2019, with bikes sold in 90 countries and the Panigale model maintaining its position as the world’s best-selling superbike. Across the world the Panigale sold 8304 examples and...

If you’re lucky enough to own more than one motorbike, you might be wondering if you need to have separate policies for each and every one in your possession. Not only does this seem expensive, but the thought of having to fill out multiple quotes seems...

Whether you keep your classic motorbike for show purposes, or take it out for special trips on the weekend, your classic bike insurance ensures your bike is protected. But are there any ways to bring the cost of your classic bike insurance premiums down, ...

After starting out as a manufacturer of weaving looms, Suzuki diversified into cars and eventually building its first motorbike, a 36cc motorised bicycle, in 1952. Over the years, the brand has created some special bikes and gained a hardcore following....

As every motorbike enthusiast will know, getting your hands on a classic motorbike that you’ve been dreaming about for years is up there with the best feelings in the world. What’s even better is taking it out on the road and feeling the the quality...