Bike Reviews

  • ZERO: SR/F Tested

    ZERO: SR/F Tested

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    Alan Dowds reports… I’ve ridden some very rare bikes over the years. MV Agusta Serie Oro and Ducati ‘R’ superbikes; MotoGP and WSBK race bikes; high-end custom Harley-Davidsons; one-off turbocharged specials. But I can’t think of another machine as unusual as the one I’m currently thraping up and down my local photo corner. I’ve never…

  • TESTED: Harley-Davidson Street Glide

    TESTED: Harley-Davidson Street Glide

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    Every now and again it pays to step outside of your comfort zone and try new things… including 1923cc, 368-kilo baggers. Andy Bell did. A very long trip with a pillion. Here’s how he got on. I used to say, “I’ll only ever have sports bikes,” but as I get older, I find myself wanting…

  • BUYING A USED… BMW R nineT

    BUYING A USED… BMW R nineT

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    How much fun can a retro-styled, air-cooled BMW boxer be? As it turns out – lots! John Urry fills his boots… A few years ago the motorcycle world was going hipster crazy with all manner of fairly hideous ‘customised’ bikes appearing as manufacturers paid chaps with beards and tattoos to basically ruin a perfectly good…

  • YAMAHA: 2025 TRACER 7 & GT Unveiled: Sharper Styling, Smarter Tech, Built to Tour

    YAMAHA: 2025 TRACER 7 & GT Unveiled: Sharper Styling, Smarter Tech, Built to Tour

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    Yamaha is stepping up the middleweight Sport Touring game in 2025 with the updated TRACER 7 and TRACER 7 GT. Featuring sharper styling, next-gen electronics, and more touring-ready upgrades, the new models promise a more refined, versatile and dynamic ride for everyday riders and serious tourers alike. New Look, Same TRACER DNA Both models adopt…

  • TESTED: Royal Enfield Bear 650

    TESTED: Royal Enfield Bear 650

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    Royal Enfield has been digging into its heritage again, this time celebrating a Californian desert race win with a modern scrambler take on its Interceptor 650 twin It’s important to know your history. The popularity of TV programmes centred around celebs finding their ancestors testifies to this. As does the success of firms who’ll analyse…

  • TESTED: Honda X-ADV

    TESTED: Honda X-ADV

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    Can you cross a big cc scooter with an adventure bike? Well, Honda has had a good go at it, and Andy Bell had a good go on it… The stuff that matters… Power: 58bhp @ 6750rpm Weight: 237kg (kerb) Price: £11,249 Contact: www.honda.co.uk  Pics> Honda What is it?  In essence, you’re looking at a…

  • BUYING A USED Ducati Streetfighter 848

    BUYING A USED Ducati Streetfighter 848

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    Jon Urry tells us what we need to know… Fancy a naked middleweight with a bit of attitude? Look no further than the Ducati Streetfighter 848 Ducati’s original Streetfighter model range was a bit of a flop for the firm, which, looking back, seems odd as on paper they had lots going for them. Powered…

  • RIDDEN: Triumph Tiger Sport 800

    RIDDEN: Triumph Tiger Sport 800

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    If you’re after one bike that can do it all, Triumph’s new Tiger 800 Sport could be just the ticket! Editor Bruce Wilson reports…  Let’s be honest, we all want the world on a platter these days but unless you’re lucky enough to have the cash for two wholly different styles of bikes, the likes…

  • RIDDEN: Voge AC350

    RIDDEN: Voge AC350

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    If you’re in the market for a lightweight, nippy and affordably priced naked, VOGE’s AC350 could be just the ticket. Andy Bell fills us in…  What is it? Before starting, I am aware that not everyone is up to speed with the name VOGE. Briefly, VOGE was established in 2018 as a subsidiary brand to…

  • RIDDEN: Honda Hornet CB1000

    RIDDEN: Honda Hornet CB1000

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    John McAvoy tells us what we need to know… The naked bike sector is molten hot right now and to ensure Honda’s at the forefront of people’s minds, it’s just unleashed its latest iteration Hornet. With impressive tech, great performance and a price-tag to make its rivals weep, you can be sure a fair few…


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