Adventure Bikes
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DUCATI Multistrada V4 Rally: The ultimate globe-trotting weapon
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Ducati has dropped the cover on its most adventure-hungry Multistrada yet. The 2026 Multistrada V4 Rally promises to be a go-anywhere, do-anything flagship offering more range, more comfort, and more brains than ever before. Bruce Wilson fills us in… At its heart sits the 1,158cc V4 Granturismo engine… the same jewel that’s powered the Multistrada…
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RALLY RAID REVIVAL – Kawasaki’s new KLE500
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Kawasaki’s legendary KLE name is back for 2026, reborn as a midweight, rally-styled adventure bike ready to take on the world. Think lightweight trellis chassis, proper off-road poise, and the use of the brand’s proven 451cc parallel-twin motor with assist and slipper clutch… all wrapped up in bodywork that screams Dakar vibes. Up front, a…
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RIDDEN: Yamaha Tracer 9GT
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Yamaha Tracer 9GT ridden: Rich Taylor reports… I’ve had the chance to enjoy Yamaha’s 900cc CP3 motor a few times in the past, and it’s undeniably a peach, but I’d not ridden it dressed as a Tracer 9. In fact, I’d not ridden the Triumph or BMW either, but I was excited for the ride…
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SUZUKI: Cuts Prices Across Key Models in 2025 Range
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Suzuki GB has announced a realignment of on-the-road (OTR) prices across several of its motorcycles, with reductions of up to £1,000 on popular models. Leading the changes is the off-road-ready V-Strom 800DE, which now comes in at £9,999 – a saving of £1,000. The adventure bike features a 21” front wheel, switchable ABS, multiple traction…
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DUCATI unveils new Diavel V4 RS and Multistrada V4 RS
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Ducati has lifted the covers on two very special additions to its line-up: the Diavel V4 RS and the Multistrada V4 RS. Both machines take already popular models and give them the full RS treatment, which in Ducati’s world means less weight, more performance, and a specification list that reads like a wish-book. Limited in…
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NEW KIT: Alpinestars Stella Chrome gloves
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Smart shorty gloves with a custom ladies’ fit, and three smart colours, the Chrome gloves have a synthetic suede palm, and textile/mesh stretch back panels. Ideal for commutes and shorter summer rides, they prioritise comfort and coolness, but still have plenty of protection: they’re CE level 1 KP certified, and have soft 3D TPU knuckle…
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BOXER TRICKS: We ride BMW’s R 12 G/S
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BMW’s new R 12 G/S isn’t just a retro tribute. It’s the German brand reaching into their roots and pulling out a machine that blends old-school charm with modern-day grit. Editor Bruce Wilson fills us in… You’ve got to hand it to BMW. They’re the masters of big adventure bikes and, arguably, they’re also the…
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BASECAMP UNLOCKS Regular European Mountain Riding With Unique ‘Fly-Ride’ Concept
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Basecamp is the exciting new ‘Fly-Ride’ moto concept set to make riding the greatest roads in Europe more accessible & affordable than ever. Created by an experienced team who have mapped out decades of epic riding routes, Basecamp members can securely leave a bike at any of their European locations and fly in without the…
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KTM: 2026 690 Enduro R & SMC R
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Sharper, Smarter, Still Bonkers… KTM’s LC4-powered troublemakers are back for 2026 – and they’ve had a serious update. The 690 Enduro R remains the go-anywhere, do-anything machine in KTM’s line-up; happy on the commute, in the lanes, or on the toughest trails you can find. The 690 SMC R is still the king of the…
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ROUND THE WORLD for Dakar Winner
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Two-time Dakar Rally winner Sam Sunderland is taking on another challenge next month – he’s going to try and break the world record for riding round the world on a bike. Sunderland, who’s from Poole in Dorset, is taking a Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer on the trip, which will cover at least 18,000 miles,…
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