Triumph Bonneville
Say the name ’Bonneville’ and most bikers immediately picture a classic British twin from the 60’s and 70’s; an oily Rocker’s delight. But the Bonnie is back, courtesy of Triumph Hinckley and although the styling is pure retro, the new machine is...
Triumph Daytona 675
One of the most eagerly awaited sportsbikes of recent times, the Triumph Daytona 675 is a motorbike which ticks all the boxes; lightweight, torquey mid-size motor, great styling and yes – hurrah – it’s British! Now in years gone by, that would have...
Confederate Grey Ghost
Not everyone who rides a Harley-Davidson wants to cruise. Some prefer the brutal performance vibe that only a tuned up, big bore V-twin can deliver. Especially when it has that unmistakable American style. That usually throws up a few interesting chassis...
Drysdale V8
Shoehorning a V8 sized motor inside what is basically a tricked up bicycle frame, has long been a dream of many motorcycle engineers. Perhaps Guilo Carcano came closest to making something verging on genius with his fabulous Moto Guzzi V8 racer of 1955....
Honda Deauville 650 2003
Honda’s Deauville 650 tourer has been around for a few years now and keeps on winning new fans on the quiet. It isn’t the most exciting bike on the planet, but it does the business. Alastair Walker took a 2800 mile trip across Eastern Europe to see how...
Bakker Barracuda
If you’ve never heard of Dutchman Nico Bakker, then take a glimpse at some of this man’s handiwork… Over the last two decades the Bakker specials have taken several manufacturers motorcycles into another dimension, in terms of speed, handling and styling....
Harley Davidson Metisse
Where does it all end when it comes to tuning or customising the Harley? From XR75 Storz flat-trackers, through Ness or Battistini Lowriders, to outrageous Fritz Egli turbo charged monsters, the Hog has attracted the world’s best (and occasionally the...
AJS YX R 125 2007
As 125 trailies go, the AJS YX-R 125 does look fairly similar to those ’jack in a box’ trailbike bargains which can be found on the internet. But a close look reveals this bike to be built to a significantly higher spec than the average 125 trailie from...
Ducati 998
Ducati’s 916 series has grown in size and stature as the years have paled away. World and domestic Superbike titles have been, come and gone during the past eight years of the Tamburini design, but the champagne hasn’t gone flat on the potent Ducati. For...
Ducati M900 Monster
In the early 1990’s Ducati were in a spot of bother and decided they needed a bike that didn’t look like a race replica. Their designer Galluzzi came up with the Monster retro, which was originally expected to sell maybe 1,000 units a year. It was an...
Aprilia Atlantic 500 Scooter
Scooter sales in the UK have been on the up for some time. Which should be no suprise considering their winning formula of traffic busting agility, comfort, economy and practicality. Times are changing, and a new breed of super-scoot is hitting the...
Aprilla The Scarabeo 125
Here’s a riddle for you; what do you get when you cross a scooter with a small commuter motorcycle ? Answer, the Aprilia Scarabeo 125. The world of scooters is amazingly diverse these days and as you might expect from an Italian company, the design limits...
Bimota SB6
The Suzuki GSXR 1100 engine was one of the classic hooligan powerplants of the early 1990’s, but it took an Italian Company called Bimota to realise its true potential as the scourge of all suburban neighbourhoods. With 160mph performance, a short,...
Yamaha Bulldog
Ask 100 bikers what they’re after in their machine and the answer for half of them would probably be similar; a bike that offers some fun at the weekends, comfort and looks a bit different. The Yamaha Bulldog fits the bill and offers an alternative to...
Ducati 1098 Superbike 2007
Ducati’s 1098 Superbike is one of the most successful new sportbikes of 2007, loved and admired by thousands of bikers across the UK and already proving to be one of the best selling non-Japanese sports machines. But is the new 1098 really worth the hefty...
Ducati 748
Great things come in small packages they say and the Ducati 748 proves that point, whether in Biposto, S or R versions. A baby brother to the 916/996 series, the bike shares the same beautiful bodywork, trellis frame and top notch suspension as the big...
Ducati 748SP
Several hours after handing the keys of the 748SP back to its owner, the adrenalin has not yet subsided. My head aches fit to split, the result of too much sun and the day-long roar from wind and high-level carbon cans (Next time I’ll wear earplugs…)....
Ducati 749S
Some motorcycles look like racebikes, but accelerate like armchairs. Others can go fast, but lack finesse when it comes to the twisty stuff. But the Ducati 749 is a different animal. This is a machine designed to accomplish one sequence perfectly; brake,...
Buell Firebolt XB9R
Those who say modern motorbikes are all the same, should take a look at the new Buell… Those who say modern motorbikes are all the same, should take a look at the new Buell Firebolt; fuel in the frame, engine oil inside the swingarm, plus a rim-mounted...
Ducati 900ss
One of the classic machines of the 1970’s, the Ducati 900SS remains a stunning looker today, especially in the black and gold paint option. Featuring the unique desmo valve action V-twin, originally designed by Fabio Taglioni as a 750cc Vee in the early...
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