
Road test: Yamaha Ténéré 700
Yamaha’s new-for-2019 Ténéré 700 is one of the most eagerly anticipated motorcycles of the year. Since the first Dakar inspired concept bike was trailed in 2016, there’s been no shortness of interest in the latest bike to wear Yamaha’s famous off-road...
Yamaha XSR900
In a world of ever-expanding choices of rider aids, connectivity and increasing array of specification, the XSR900 (and smaller-capacity XSR700) shun almost all of them in favour of a more pure riding and ownership experience. In terms of the basic bike;...
Road test: Yamaha MT-10 Tourer Edition
Yamaha’s MT range has been the modern-era saviour of the company and had managed to not only lift the Japanese firm’s profits, but also create bikes that appeal to a much wider section of motorcycle riders. The MT-10 Tourer Edition is the latest addition...
Road test: Kawasaki W800 Street and Café
Insidebikes’ road tester Adam ‘Chad’ Child travelled to Japan to test Kawasaki’s new heritage range, which can trace its routes back to the W1 650 of 1965. But does it sound and ride as good as it looks? The now obsolete ‘old’ W800 was in desperate need...
Riding the KTM 790 Adventure R off road
On paper, KTM’s eagerly anticipated 790 Adventure R could be the bike of 2019. The Austrian brand is talking up the R version of its new adventure tourer as a machine that’s got genuine off-road ability, to go with the Dakar inspired looks. But does it...
Top five… scrambler style motorcycles
Old school, off-road styled retro bikes are all the rage these days. Known as ‘scramblers’ these 1960’s dirt bike inspired motorbikes are big business in 2019. Early scramblers were basically modified roadsters, adapted to be ridden off road, and Triumph...
Road test: Ducati Multistrada 950S
Think of a mid-size adventure touring motorcycle and the Ducati Multistrada 950 probably isn’t the first bike to spring to mind. The success of its bigger capacity, higher-specced sibling always gave the 950 the image of being a lesser machine in most...
Top five… three wheeled motorcycles
When is a motorcycle not a motorcycle? When it’s a trike, of course! Having an extra wheel on your motorbike is rare, but nothing new. Over the years, manufacturers have been adding and taking away wheels from their cars and bikes for various reasons...
Lexmoto set to go big in 2019 with sub-400cc sports bike
Budget bike brand Lexmoto looks set to add to the growing number of sub-400cc sportsbikes currently on sale, after confirming that it is testing a new 380cc, two-cylinder, version of its existing LXR model. The Devon-based company, which imports Chinese...
Top five… practical sportsbikes (for everyday use)
In a world where motorcycles are increasingly categorised and designed for very specific purposes, there are very few true all-rounders on sale these days. Of course, many will swear that big GS-style adventure bikes are the only bike you’ll need, while...
Video Review: Honda CB125R
Earlier this month, Honda invited us to Portuguese capital Lisbon to sample the new-for-2018 CB125R. We rode the 13bhp learner bike in all conditions and you can see the complete specifications and read our full road test here or check out our exclusive...
What Made The Honda Super Cub So Successful?
The best motorcycles are characterised by their speed, reliability and appearance. Few machines have enjoyed as much success as the Honda Super Cub. It’s been estimated that over 87 million models have been sold, making it the most produced motor vehicle...
Understanding The Elegance Of The Royal Enfield Bullet
There have been a number of successful British motorbikes over the years, but few have the longevity of the Royal Enfield Bullet. The model has had the longest production run of any motorcycle, having been continually made since 1931. This versatile...
Remembering The Splendour Of The Norton Commando
In the motorcycle world, there are plenty of machines that have a reputation. But few command the respect of the Norton Commando. Between 1968 and 1972, the Commando was awarded ‘Machine of the Year’ in the UK by Motorcycle News. More than that, it was...
Recognising The Superiority Of The Brough SS100
Throughout history, there have been some glorious motorbikes, and one of the greatest of all time has to be the Brough Superior SS100. First built in 1924, the Brough Superior became known as the ‘Rolls-Royce of motorcycles’ thanks to its stylish...
2016 Triumph Tiger Explorer Bike Review
Triumph Tiger Explore Review British manufacturer Triumph unveiled the all new 2016 Triumph Tiger Explorer adventure bike Triumphs vision for the new 2016 Explorer was to embrace state of the art technology to deliver a better and safer riding experience....
Moto Guzzi V11 Scura
Some people still think of Moto Guzzi machines as being relics from the industrial dark ages; slow, clunky and constructed on old iron. But since Aprilia’s takeover of the Italian marque the pace of change has definitely quickened, with new models and a...
Triumph Ascot TT
Some bikes simply look and sound the business and this Triumph Ascott TT Special, built by Triumph dealer Jack Lilley’s in Shepperton, Middlesex, is one of them. Meaty power, lean flat-track styling and raucous exhaust pipes all combine to make this what...
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...
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