Suzuki has shown two new V-Strom models at the recent Milan motorcycle show with a new V-Strom 1050XT and V-Strom 1050 models introduced. Clearly harking back to the successful Suzuki DR-Z desert racer and the DR Big with the headlight and distinctive...

BMW’s brilliant retro-inspired roadster – taken back to its most basic and affordable There’s no denying that one of the most successful of all the retro-styled roadsters currently in fashion is one of the bikes that kicked the whole trend off – BMW’s R...

Two new Harley-Davidson middleweight motorcycles have been shown for the first time with the Pan-America and the Bronx making their first public appearances at the Milan motorcycle show. Harley-Davidson has a monumental task ahead as it attempts to woo...

The new 2020 BMW S1000XR has been given a complete overhaul which includes a new, lighter and more powerful engine, new suspension, new technology and a styling makeover too. The BMW S1000XR was introduced in 2015 and quickly established itself as a big...

Classic Italian motorbike brand Moto Morini has used today’s Milan motorcycle show to debut a range of all-new 650cc parallel twin models, starting with a retro roadster, called the 6 ½ Seimemmezzo and a mid-range adventure bike names the X-Cape. Both are...

BMW has added two new models to its midrange of bikes with the all-new F900R and F900XR which have been revealed at the Milan motorcycle show as 2020 models. The F900R is a direct replacement for the outgoing F800R roadster with the F900XR not really...

Kawasaki has taken the wraps off six new models at the Milan motorcycle show with most of them appearing for the first time. The new Kawasaki Z H2 was revealed a few weeks earlier at the Tokyo show. Also shown in Tokyo was the updated Kawasaki W800 which...

The female motorcycle racers series is focused on outstanding female competitors, exploring women have have become iconic figures in the motorcycle industry.  As the racing scene is constantly seeing an influx of exceptional and talented female racers,...

You’d be mistaken to think the south of England is full of congestion and speed cameras, and the possibilities of a decent picturesque motorcycle route were slim to none. However, you’d be wrong, as the south can deliver fun and stunning views that can...

Triumph’s entry-level retro roadster was already good, this hefty makeover makes it (almost) irresistible Triumph’s ‘entry-level’ variant of its Bonneville retro roadster debuted in 2016 and, although easy to ride, packed with classic style and temptingly...

For most of us, the main driver for having a classic motorcycle is nostalgia. We automatically veer towards the bikes we once owned, but had to sell for whatever reason, or that we lusted after as youths but were never able to afford. Maybe it’s the bike...

Aston Martin and Brough Superior – two legendary British automotive brands have united to create a brand-new, turbocharged 1000cc V-twin in the first cooperation between the two companies. The new AMB 001 by Aston Martin is being built as a track-only...

The new 2020 Honda CBR1000-RR Fireblade will take the superbike fight to rivals with a completely redesigned pair of motorcycles that are packing the very latest technology, aerodynamic wings and a new engine that produces 214bhp. There are actually two...

Having revived the W800 retro model with the W800 Street and W800 Café 12 months ago, Kawasaki has introduced a third model – simply dubbed the W800 – with lashings of chrome and even more classic motorbike styling. It’s hard to believe that it’s been two...

At Carole Nash we’re passionate about classic motorcycles, but what are the best bikes for riders who want to ride their classics on a daily basis? Of course, we hear you cry, any bike can be ridden daily, but the reality that classic bikes are less...

Staying safe on the road is crucial and there are many challenges that a rider has to contend with. One of the most common is dehydration and it can happen very easily if you’ve been riding for a couple of hours. Being dehydrated can lead to fatigue,...

Yamaha star Maverick Vinales broke fellow Spaniard Marc Marquez’ strangehold on the 2019 MotoGP world championship with a start to finish win at the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang yesterday. Marquez has been in irresistible form this year, winning the...

Although an immensely popular hobby and pastime, motorcycle riding is still considered one of the most dangerous hobbies in the world. Motorbike safety is unfortunately still way behind in terms of development when compared to cars – largely due to the...

November is a time of year for motorcyclists to get excited, as it’s when most of the new models for the following year are unveiled. Traditionally the new metal is revealed at Italy’s ginormous EICMA show early in the month, and then shown at our own...

There have been a number of influential British motorbike manufacturers, ranging from Norton to Triumph. Ariel is another British marque that helped to generate a buzz in the motorcycle industry. With important models like the Ariel Four Square and Ariel...