Bike Reviews

  • Battle of the Middleweights: 2). Moto Morini X-Cape

    Battle of the Middleweights: 2). Moto Morini X-Cape

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    The second in our four-bike test! Aprilia Tuareg Vs Moto Morini X-Cape Vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 Vs Yamaha Tenere 700. Dave Manning takes a look at the X-Cape: While fashion is constantly changing, style remains and – from the eyes of this jaded hack – the X-Cape has style in bucket-loads. While it may not…

  • Battle of the middleweights – 1). Aprilia Tuareg 660

    Battle of the middleweights – 1). Aprilia Tuareg 660

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    Mikko tackles the Aprilia. Be sure to check back over the next few days for the rest of the bikes – Suzuki V-Strom 650, Yamaha Tenere 700 and the Moto Morini X-Cape. This was the first one to arrive at the lock-up when we picked up the bikes for this test, so I had the…

  • Sensible, Super Sport sensation! – Honda CB550 Four

    Sensible, Super Sport sensation! – Honda CB550 Four

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    Steve finds himself falling under this Honda CB550 Four’s spell… is he about to shed his tag of two-stroke lover?

  • Return of the King: Ducati Panigale V4 SP2

    Return of the King: Ducati Panigale V4 SP2

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    Fast Bikes crowned the Ducati Panigale V4 SP the ultimate sportsbike of 2021. But how do you improve on perfection?

  • Track Spec: Krämer HKR EVO2 R

    Track Spec: Krämer HKR EVO2 R

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    Dave Croft’s Krämer HKR EVO2 R is not your everyday trackday bike, that’s for sure, but you’ll probably wish you owned one.

  • Bangers & Mash: First Ride on Mash X-Ride Classic 650

    Bangers & Mash: First Ride on Mash X-Ride Classic 650

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    Is this Yamaha XT500 replica from France (via China) a worthy investment for retro bike fans? Or is it a case of style over substance for the A2 licence-friendly thumper?

  • Longtermers: 8 weeks on a Suzuki GSX-S 1000

    Longtermers: 8 weeks on a Suzuki GSX-S 1000

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    Two months with the GSX-S 1000 and Andy Bell hits the track.

  • Is the Yamaha FZ1 worth a second look?

    Is the Yamaha FZ1 worth a second look?

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    Never that popular in its day, Yamaha’s naked R1 now makes for a great used buy.

  • How does Lexmoto’s LS-Z 125 fare in our road test?

    How does Lexmoto’s LS-Z 125 fare in our road test?

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    Does Lexmoto’s LS-Z 125 learner-legal naked live up to its sporty styling when taking on twisties, town traffic and tackling the daily commute? We found out so you don’t have to.

  • Longtermers: 4 Weeks on a Suzuki GSX-S 1000

    Longtermers: 4 Weeks on a Suzuki GSX-S 1000

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    Andy Bell on his first month getting his head around the GSX-S 1000.


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