Mikko Nieminen

  • Video: California Superbike School, Level 3

    Video: California Superbike School, Level 3

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    California Superbike School, Level 3 training is all about body positioning. Why? Well, there’s more to riding a motorcycle than just jumping on and zooming off. How you position your body on the bike plays a major part in how stable, safe and, ultimately, fast you are. Mikko and Maja from Motorcycle Sport & Leisure…

  • VIDEO: Triumph Tiger 1200 first look – is this the GS killer?

    VIDEO: Triumph Tiger 1200 first look – is this the GS killer?

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    The new Triumph Tiger 1200 is here – the fight between the big shaft-drive adventurers is about to commence There are not many big shaft-drive adventure bikes out there, so it’s clear whose sales Triumph is targeting with the new Tiger 1200 – but does it have what it takes to bring down the GS…

  • Suzuki Katana 2022 – 150bhp & lots of new tech

    Suzuki Katana 2022 – 150bhp & lots of new tech

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    Suzuki is updating its Katana for 2022. As before, the Katana is heavily based on Suzuki’s super-naked GSX-S1000, which means that the recent updates of that model will now be available on the new Suzuki Katana 2022. Suzuki Katana 2022 Engine At the heart of the bike is the tried and tested, but now Euro…

  • Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory unveiled

    Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory unveiled

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    Aprilia’s Factory bikes are all about high-quality components, big power figures and low weight. Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory is no exception. The Tuono 660 Factory boasts more sophisticated suspension (Kayaba forks and Sachs shock, both fully adjustable) than the stock bike. It also has better weight/power ratio with the kerb weight now 181kg, and peak…

  • Aprilia RS660 Limited Edition – 1500 units available

    Aprilia RS660 Limited Edition – 1500 units available

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    Aprilia RS660 Limited Edition celebrates the Italian sportsbike’s success in the MotoAmerica Twins Cup 2021: The RS660 powered Kaleb De Keyrel to five race wins, and at the end of the season the Robem Engineering team rider was crowned champion. To make the achievement even greater, the championship was won during the RS660’s first time…

  • Best motorcycle routes in Dartmoor and Exmoor: maps and .gpx files

    Best motorcycle routes in Dartmoor and Exmoor: maps and .gpx files

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    There’s some spectacular riding down in the south west corner of the UK. With two distinct coastlines and two National Parks, Devon’s the place to go if you’re looking for dramatic scenery and top riding all in one spot. From dramatic seascapes and wide-open moorland to nadgery little lanes and picturesque towns and villages, this…

  • Best biking roads in the Lake District: Video, maps and .gpx files

    Best biking roads in the Lake District: Video, maps and .gpx files

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    The Lake District, with its quaint villages overlooking tranquil lakes in the shadow of spectacular fells, makes for a great riding location with plenty to offer on and off the bike.

  • Happy Retirement Biking – part 12: Technology in bikes

    Happy Retirement Biking – part 12: Technology in bikes

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    Technology in bikes. A couple of my older biking friends know everything there is to know about their classic bikes.

  • KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Review: Part two

    KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Review: Part two

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    Does anyone else rush to get the first service out of the way?

  • Yamaha Niken: Long-term road test – part six

    Yamaha Niken: Long-term road test – part six

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    Visiting Silverstone on the Niken helps Mossy understand it even more, and learn what others think of it

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