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Can you still buy a usable second-hand motorbike for less than £1000?

Is it possible to buy a cheap runaround for a grand or less in 2024? We hit the classifieds to find out…

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Top five…learner bikes for 2024

Thinking of getting on two wheels in 2024? Here are five of the most desirable learner legal machines you can buy today

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Understanding motorcycle Compulsory Basic Training

Better known as a CBT, Compulsory Basic Training is the first step on the journey to becoming a motorcyclist. Here’s what you can expect…

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Can you tour on an electric motorbike?

Insidebikes heads up to Scotland to enjoy the Highlands on a Zero DSR/X

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How to master basic motorcycling skills

Here are three often overlooked skills which can improve your riding, confidence, and overall enjoyment of riding motorcycles.

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Can you trail ride on a 125 learner bike?

Insidebikes goes greenlaning on a Rieju Marathon 125 Pro and UM DSR 125

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How to corner brake on a motorcycle

Is it safe to brake in a corner? Won’t you fall off? If you follow these tips, you’ll master the skill in no time…

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Where to ride in… the Lake District

The best of the Lake District on a motorcycle – in just one day!

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How to do an emergency stop on a motorcycle

No-one wants to do an emergency stop, but in case you need to, here’s what to do…

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Top riding route in…The Scottish Borders

This is a bit of a hidden gem of a motorcycle route…

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Top five… iconic motorcycle brands (who don’t make motorbikes)

There are plenty of big names in motorcycling. These five are some of the biggest.

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Helmet myths busted

There are a lot of ‘rules’ about what you can and cannot do with helmets. Here’s the truth behind them…

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Top five… motorcycles for car drivers

Drive a car but looking to get a scooter or motorbike? Here’s five options we think make a great transition for experienced motorists…

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Recommended ride: Peak District loop

Our recommended ride in the Peaks takes in some tight twisties, magnificent passes, quaint villages, and plenty of coffee stops…

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Are you track ready?

How to transition from a road rider to a track rider, with Dan Linfoot.

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Top five… middleweight naked twins for 2023

Traditionally for worthy but slightly overshadowed twins like the Kawasaki ER-6 and Suzuki SV650, Here are Insidebikes’ five budget middleweight naked motorcycles for 2023.

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Riding a prototype Moto2 machine | What are they really like?

Just how good is a modern Moto2-style race bike? Are they hard to ride, and is it the ultimate track-focussed toy? Carl Stevens raced a Dutch made Chassis Factory machine in the British championships to find out…

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Motorcycling Hall of Fame: DKW RT 125

The motorcycle that provided the facsimile for the post war years.

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Top 10… classic style 125cc scooters you can buy today

There are so scooter models to choose from, but here are 10 of our favourites to cater for all tastes and budgets.

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Can a Kawasaki Z900 really be a perfect track bike?

It’s fair to say that naked bikes are now more capable than ever. So, can you have as much fun on one as wallet busting sportsbike? Carl Stevens took a lightly modified Kawasaki Z900 to a race meeting, to see if it was as much fun as a full-on sports...

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Top five… things we saw at the International Classic MotorCycle Show sponsored by Carole Nash

Spring has sprung and the traditional show season opener in Stafford didn’t disappoint classic bike fans

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Aprilia celebrate Biaggi with special superbikes

RSV4 and Tuono V4 celebrate Roman Emperor’s first WorldSBK victory

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BMW R 1300 GS tops UK sales chart

Big boxer proves most popular as 24 registrations come out

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Motorbike Reviews

Reviewed: Yamaha XMAX 300

Is Yamaha’s mid-capacity scooter the perfect commuter solution?

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Reviewed: Honda NX500

Honda’s A2 compatible mini adventurer gets new name and mild makeover for 2024

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Reviewed: Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE

Bologna takes on KTM with first single-cylinder Supermoto

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