The 1990s were a decadent time for motorcycles. As the decade came in, the then new Superbike World Championship fuelled a rapid development in production sports bikes like the Yamaha YZF750 and Kawasaki ZX-7R, while the majority of the big four Japanese...

UK freelance journalist Adam Child was recently exclusively invited to not only test ride BMW’s highly valuable ‘one-off’ prototype electric motorbike on the road, but also to drag race it against a BMW S1000R ridden by one of their very experienced...

The autumn of 2019 has seen a raft of new bikes hitting motorcycle shows around the world and all of the brand-new models going on sale in Europe are being touted as ‘Euro5 compliant’, but what does that actually mean? Putting it simply, Euro5 is the very...

Yamaha’s new-for-2020 Tricity 300 is one of just a few ‘motorbikes’ eligible to be ridden (or should that be driven?) on a car driving licence, with no further training required. The Tricity 300 is an all-new scooter that takes a slightly modified 300cc...

Honda have made some pretty exotic motorcycles over the years, but some of their humblest models have also been their biggest hits. Almost everyone knows about the legendary C90 Cub, but for many British bikers the equally modest CG125 brings equally rose...

Motorsport legends Valentino Rossi and Lewis Hamilton fulfilled some of their own personal ambitions after getting the chance to spin some laps with the other’s vehicle in a private test session at the Valencia circuit in Spain last Monday. Formula One...

A new project is being funded by mechanical and electrical engineering firm HE Barnes, with the aim to completely restore an old Sheffield-made motorbike. The bike is thought to be one of only two left in existence, and enthusiast Chris Rogers, along with...

For many riders, the prospect of buying a personalised number plate is an exciting one. Not only can they help make your motorbike more individual, you can usually pick out a phrase, slogan or initials that really mean something to you. Of course, getting...

As you probably know, owning any kind of motorbike is one of the most joyous things you can own. But owning a classic motorbike with years of heritage behind it is even more incredible. With this in mind, insuring your pride and joy has to be one of your...

The weight of a motorbike is one of the most definitive features that can affect the whole riding experience. In terms of performance and handling, weight is just as important as the power or torque of the bike.  However, when it comes to the...

Ducati has just announced that its new Ducati Memorabilia project will allow Ducatisti to purchase beautifully presented parts from the company’s factory race bikes. Items like crankshafts, pistons and conrods have been packaged up in plexiglass display...

Why Harley’s new 1200 version of its popular Sportster Iron 883 is a ‘no-brainer’… When you’ve a proven, best-selling motorcycle it usually makes complete commercial sense to exploit that popularity to the full, by maybe doing spin-off models as BMW, for...

Yamaha’s new MT-125 looks great and has a heavily revised engine with even more poke, while the ride and handling have also been updated. It is also the most expensive ‘naked’ 125 on the market. We flew to Malaga in Spain to see if the ‘dark side of...

Nowadays, it isn’t uncommon for motorbike enthusiasts to own more than one motorbike. If you’re one of the lucky ones, getting insurance cover for your pride & joys doesn’t have to mean filling out multiple forms and keeping a shedload paperwork. With a...

Anglo-Chinese motorcycle manufacturer Lexmoto has expanded into the highly competitive A2 sportsbike class with its stylish looking new LXR 380. Built by Zongshen, the LXR 380 goes up against the likes of the Kawasaki Ninja 400, KTM RC 390, Honda CBR500R...

250cc two stroke motorbikes used to rule the road, but which were the most iconic? We've compiled a list of 5 we believe to be the best of the best.

Top five… answers to questions motorcyclists always wanted to know (but were too afraid to ask) Motorcycling is a wonderful way to get around but with just over a million licenced bikes on the road we are very much in the minority of British road users....

British motorcycle manufacturer Norton surprised crowds at last month’s Motorcycle Live show in Birmingham with a prototype of a new model, featuring a carbon fibre frame and a supercharged version of its new 650cc parallel twin engine. Deliveries of the...

Honda’s luscious V4 motor, shaft-drive and (optional) dual clutch transmission puts the ‘grand tourer’ into adventure bikes Honda’s big, V4-powered adventure bike might have been something of an after-thought to the VFR1200F on which it’s based – but in...

Although there are some exceptions, historically motorcycle manufacturers showcase their new models in November, ahead of sales in the new year. These bikes usually debut to the public at the big motorbike shows in Cologne and Milan, before being seen at...