Street Bikes

  • RIDER SKILLS: How to U-Turn

    RIDER SKILLS: How to U-Turn

    Posted

    by

    It’s not the sexiest move you can pull on two wheels, but mastering the technique will get you out of many a sticky situation… When you first get your licence, practicing U-turns is probably pretty low on the list of things you want to be doing. But while riding into the sunset may be the…

  • LONG-TERMERS: BMW R1250 R

    LONG-TERMERS: BMW R1250 R

    Posted

    by

    What’s Alan Dowds been up to with the big Beemer? Here’s his report… Progress – it’s an amazing thing. In just 30 years or so, the bike industry has doubled the power output of 1000cc bikes, added incredible electronic safety aids, and improved tyres so much that you could win a 1993 superbike race on…

  • TECH: Learner legal rider aids

    TECH: Learner legal rider aids

    Posted

    by

    Learners rejoice! Electronic specialist Bosch is rolling out its trick rider aid technology to smaller capacity bikes… You’ll likely know all about the swathes of sophisticated electronic rider aids that adorn the latest generation of top-shelf motorcycles from the big names in the game. You can’t move for the stuff. It’s now common to get…

  • FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Husqvarna Svartpilen and Vitpilen 401

    FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Husqvarna Svartpilen and Vitpilen 401

    Posted

    by

    Following swiftly on from the launch of the newest generation KTM 390 Duke, Husqvarna’s asked us to fly South and throw a leg over it’s updated pair of stylish roadsters. The Duke has rightly earned its place in the hallowed halls of the Naked Bike Hall of Fame. The range continues to sell exceptionally well…

  • What we Wear: RST Pathfinder Waterproof Motorcycle Boots

    What we Wear: RST Pathfinder Waterproof Motorcycle Boots

    Posted

    by

    Our Simon’s been wearing these since early 2023. Here’s what he’s found: British firm RST has carved out an enviable reputation for creating quality kit that doesn’t break the bank, and these Pathfinder boots fit the bill perfectly. I’ve had a couple of pairs of RST boots in the past, and they’ve not let me…

  • Road Test: Ducati Scrambler Icon 800

    Road Test: Ducati Scrambler Icon 800

    Posted

    by

    Base model brilliance from Ducati, so editor Ross says… Ducati has hit gold with its Scrambler range. It sells a ton of bikes to the types of riders who probably wouldn’t have been interested in the Italian firm’s more traditional sporty output. With a couple of engine sizes to choose from, and a host of…

  • Long Termer: Suzuki GSX-8S

    Long Termer: Suzuki GSX-8S

    Posted

    by

    Stu Baker’s put nearly 3000 miles on the GSX-8S in six months. Here’s what’s been happening with Stu: I had been riding for almost seven hours and had covered 354 miles. There were just six miles to go and, while the Suzuki GSX-8S had passed her first touring test with flying colours, I was getting…

  • New website for Wemoto

    New website for Wemoto

    Posted

    by

    UK motorcycle spare parts and accessories behemoth Wemoto has launched a new website with a host of new features to make buying bits for your bike and keeping track of what needs doing a breeze. The Brighton-based business says the new site is super-speedy with intuitive search engines and the ability to save all your…

  • Honda: getting new riders

    Honda: getting new riders

    Posted

    by

    Honda’s revealed a new complete rider training package which makes it even easier to get into riding in 2024 Honda’s been getting people on bikes for a few years now; with training schools up and down the country offering top-quality training to fledgling riders who are starting out on their two-wheeled journey. They’re well regarded,…

  • TVS: Working on new Norton range

    TVS: Working on new Norton range

    Posted

    by

    The new “super premium” models are expected about two years. Here’s what we know: In 2022, TVS, a multinational motorcycle manufacturer from India, made a significant £100-million investment in Norton Motorcycles. As one would expect, an established brand like Norton would utilize such a substantial amount of money to grow and improve. Since then, we…

Newsletter Signup