This week sees the 2019 edition of Motorcycle Live, the UK’s largest motorcycle show, taking place over nine days from Saturday 16 November to Sunday 24 November at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre. The show is traditionally a place to see next...

If you own a motorbike, you’ll likely be tinkering with it every now and then to improve its look, feel and overall performance. But do those modifications have an impact on your motorbike insurance premium? And do you need to declare them to your...

As one of the most famous British motorcycle brands of all time, Norton remains one of the most emotive and iconic marques today. Famous for their classic models from the 20th century, the company is back in business today – hand building an eclectic...

You’ve put your details into the form, submitted your motorbike insurance quote, it’s come back and it’s a little over what you expected to pay. Don’t panic, there are a number of simple, yet effective tips and tricks that can help reduce the cost of your...

Although it can seem confusing, getting a motorbike insurance quote is actually an incredibly straightforward process. And having all of the relevant information to hand makes the process a very smooth one indeed – that’s why we’ve highlighted the bits...

Being the owner of a motorbike, from time to time you might want to take a family member or friend for a spin. Whether it’s a lift down the road or on a road trip across the country, there are some legal and motorbike insurance requirements you need to...

We all know the feeling of dread before your MOT. No matter if you’re an experienced biker, or are new to the game. There’s a few weeks left to go and you’re left wondering if anything needs looking at before you take it in.  Whilst it is tricky to make...

Many motorbike riders want to be able to ride more than one bike. If this sounds like something you’d want, then you’ll need the right type and level of motorbike insurance in place, which can cover you if you ride other bikes. And getting a quote with...

Getting motorbike insurance when you have a criminal conviction definitely isn’t the easiest. Some insurance companies will either reject an application completely, others will significantly ramp up the cost of a premium. Leaving riders to pay through...

Revived motorbike brand Husqvarna used last week’s EICMA motorcycle show to showcase a new adventure touring concept, called the Norden 901. Billed as the company’s first touring bike, the Norden 901 uses KTM’s 890cc parallel twin engine – no surprise...

Triumph has given its popular retro sportster, the Thruxton, a serious update for 2020 with the sharpest version yet – the Thruxton RS. Coming in above the existing £12,400 Thruxton R, the RS (for which prices are still to be released) has an even higher...

It’s a constant discussion I have with my biking buddies, do you carry on riding all winter? Or do you store your pride and joy and keep her safe, warm and dry all winter? I can see both sides of the argument, and it all depends on your bike, budget, and...

Two-stroke sportsbikes were a big deal in the 1980s and 1990s. With high specific power outputs, low weight and Grand Prix developed chassis, 250cc sports bikes delivered the purest riding experience on the road – and regularly humbled more exotic...

Classic British motorcycle brand Triumph has announced that it will be producing a special edition of its iconic Bonneville model in 2020, paying homage to legendary American motorcyclist Bud Ekins. Ekins was responsible for the iconic scene in the...

Classic and vintage motorcycles come in all shapes and sizes. Some collectors like to specialise in certain types of bikes, such as sports bikes or scooters, while others have an affinity to certain brands, models or nationalities of bikes.

KTM will have a third version of its popular A2 licence 390 platform with the introduction of the 390 Adventure, an entry level dual sport tourer powered by their 44bhp, 393cc single cylinder engine. Following in the tyre tracks of the RC 390 sportsbike...

Motorcycles have been included in a new scrappage scheme for non-ULEZ compliant vehicles with Londoners who receive certain benefits now eligible for a £1000 grant to buy a ULEZ-certified replacement two or four-wheel vehicle. ULEZ – Ultra Low Emissions...

Aprilia is planning to reinvigorate the middleweight sportsbike class with a new 660cc parallel twin, called the RS660. Unveiled at this week’s EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, and set to make its UK debut at Motorcycle Live later this month, the RS660 is...

Kawasaki has confirmed that it has purchased a 49.9% share in the revived Bimota brand, and has shown a prototype of the supercharged Kawasaki Ninja H2 powered Tesi H2 which is due to go one sale in the summer of 2020. The prototype, shown at Milan’s...

Road Safety Week returns again for another year from November 18th to November 24th 2019. The week is organised by road safety charity, Brake, and is the biggest road safety awareness event in the UK. Each year has a theme and thousands of organisations...