Adventure Bikes

  • RIDER SKILLS: Riding with a pillion

    RIDER SKILLS: Riding with a pillion

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    There are many ways to enjoy riding motorcycles, but there’s something pretty special about sharing the experience with a pillion. However, it does take a little planning and a bit of skill to make it work seamlessly. We talked to Steve Metcalfe from Phoenix Motorcycle Training to find out exactly how to go about it……

  • VTR Customs BMW R1300GS…

    VTR Customs BMW R1300GS…

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    The BMW GS has solidified its position as the ultimate adventure bike, making it a highly coveted motorcycle in the current market. Enthusiasts praised the all-new R 1300 GS upon its reveal for its enhanced performance, upgraded technology, and lighter weight, setting it apart from its predecessor. Initially, the R 1300 GS is a highly…

  • Moto Guzzi: Is the Stornello Scrambler coming back?

    Moto Guzzi: Is the Stornello Scrambler coming back?

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    Moto Guzzi, the renowned Italian motorcycle brand, offers an impressive range of models. Their line-up includes laid-back roadsters such as the V7, adventurous explorers like the V85 TT, and even a foray into sport-touring with the V100 Mandello. However, the Guzzi line-up lacks a scrambler model, which the now-defunct V7 Stornello previously filled. This may…

  • LAUNCH RIDE: First impressions of Moto Guzzi’s new V85 range

    LAUNCH RIDE: First impressions of Moto Guzzi’s new V85 range

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    Last month, we got the chance to head out for a brief blast on the three updated middleweight adventure bikes from the Italian firm – but we weren’t allowed to tell you about it until now. Here’s what you need to know about the latest version of Moto Guzzi’s much-loved V85 TT and TT Travel,…

  • QUICK SPIN: Triumph Scrambler 1200

    QUICK SPIN: Triumph Scrambler 1200

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    The Scrambler 1200 joined the Triumph line-up back in 2019 and was an instant hit. New for this year, we see a reinvented 1200 XE and the all-new 1200 X model. Tim Neave has spent some time with the big Scrambler. Here’s what he has to say: The Scrambler 1200 XE might just have nabbed…

  • Quick Spin: Triumph Tiger 900

    Quick Spin: Triumph Tiger 900

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    The middleweight adventure bike market is seriously competitive at the moment. Triumph’s Tiger 900 has never really been the go-to choice for those who like riding on the rough stuff, with other, more stripped-back machines getting the headlines. But maybe it deserves a closer look. That’s just what our editor Ross has done… A relaxed…

  • First Impressions: Moto Guzzi Stelvio

    First Impressions: Moto Guzzi Stelvio

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    Editor Ross has been the Moto Guzzi Stelvio in Spain. What does he think? Here’s what you need to know: We’ve been out in the hills near Almeria in Spain to find out what the new Moto Guzzi Stelvio is made of. Named after the legendary Italian pass and based largely on the much-lauded V100…

  • Triumph: New 2024 Tiger 1200 roars in…

    Triumph: New 2024 Tiger 1200 roars in…

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    Triumph Motorcycles has announced the latest enhancements and additions to its Tiger 1200 family, taking the range to a new level of sophistication. These updates include even more refined engine performance, enhanced comfort and ergonomics, improved cornering capability and lower seat height thanks to Active Preload Reduction, as well as striking new colour options. Triumph’s…

  • Pricing announced for the new Moto Guzzi V85 range

    Pricing announced for the new Moto Guzzi V85 range

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    The new Moto Guzzi V85 is one of the most eagerly awaited bikes of 2024. The three models available from Moto Guzzi dealers in March are: The V85 Strada, designed for daily use. It stands out with its alloy wheels and street tyres, low front mudguard, and three Riding Modes (Road, Rain, Sport), which manage…

  • Long Termer: Kawasaki Versys 650 GT

    Long Termer: Kawasaki Versys 650 GT

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    Bertie Simmonds has been riding the Versys for a few months now, covering over 1,500 miles. Here’s how he’s getting on: A strange, orange icon appeared on the Kawasaki Versys 650 GT’s LCD display the other morning. It stated: ICE. Now, considering the fact that my teeth were chattering and I was urgently stabbing at…

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