Learner Bikes
KTM for kids: New StaCyc electric balance bikes available
KTM has released its Factory Replica StaCyc electric balance bikes for younger riders, months after the manufacturer introduced the motorcycles.
Learner Bikes
Harley-Davidson to debut new motorcycles in new digital event
Harley-Davidson is launching a brand new virtual event in the new year to debut the manufacturer's brand new motorcycles.
Apex 66: Motorcyclist wins brand new Yamaha Tracer 700 for £8.95
Apex 66 has handed over its first set of prizes; Malcolm Kent from Bexhill-On-Sea won a brand new Yamaha Tracer 700 for just £8.95.
Apex 66: The cheapest way to own a brand new motorcycle?
Apex 66 is a new UK online competition company dedicated to all things two wheels; giving players the opportunity to win huge motorcycle prizes for a small fraction of the cost.
RUMOURS: Aprilia’s working on an RS 400 and Tuono 400
In the wake on the Italian factories recently released RS 660, rumours are swirling that there’s an even smaller version on the way. There’s talk that Aprilia is about to increase its range of A2 [keep reading...]
THREE’S (NOT) A CROWD: Yamaha Tricity 300
Three-wheeled vehicles have some peculiar licencing requirements. You'd probably think that you're obliged to pass a motorcycle test if you're riding something that leans from side to side. But you'd be wrong. It all depends. [keep reading...]
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ADVENTURE POTENTIAL: KTM 390 Adventure
Everyone has their own slightly different opinion about what it is that defines an adventure motorcycle. For some riders, an adventure simply involves a long slog on the motorway broken up by a couple of [keep reading...]
LA BELLA VITA: Vespa GTS 300
I love Italy. I love Italian food, Italian drinks, Italian people, Italian cities, Italian bikes and Italian riding. Now I can add Italian scooters to the list, because Vespa’s GTS 300 is bloody brilliant. Yes, [keep reading...]
LOOKS CAN BE DECIEVING: Lexmoto LXR 125
If you’re on the hunt for your first motorcycle, looking for a sturdy steed to help you cut through city traffic on a daily commute, or want a small capacity sunny Sunday scratcher, Lexmoto’s LXR [keep reading...]
SUPER COMMUTER: Honda SH125i
There’s been no better time to take to two wheels. More than ever before, commuters are looking for alternatives to often crowed public transport - and surely Honda’s updated SH125i is as good a choice [keep reading...]
TEENAGE KICKS: Bullit Hero 50
If you’re 16 years old and you’re after a geared motorcycle, the options are few and far between. It’s been that way for years. But following the success of the Hero 125 which was released [keep reading...]
Honda’s CT 125 is coming to Europe. Factory files designs with EU patent office.
Honda’s filed a batch of design drawings with the European Patent Office which confirms the upcoming release of its newest Cub Trail 125. Following the big reveal of Honda’s latest generation CT 125 at [keep reading...]
VIDEO: 1,000 miles down the Baja Peninsula on TWO Honda Monkeys. WATCH the full EPIC roadtrip HERE.
MotorTrend has recently released a brilliant half hour film showing American bike journos Ari Henning and Zack Courts attempting an epic 1,200-mile road trip down the Baja Peninsula on 125cc Honda Monkeys. It’s a brilliant [keep reading...]
Honda’s CT125 concept set for the Tokyo Motor Show.
Honda's all-new CT125 concept is set to debut in a month’s time at the Tokyo Motor Show - and we've got some snaps of it courtesy of our pals at YoungMachine. Honda’s been having a [keep reading...]
Does TVS’s updated Apache RR 310 hint at the arrival of a baby sportbike from BMW?
TVS has just updated its Apache RR 310 – and rumours are swirling that a version of it is going to make it Europe; with a BMW badge. The Apache RR 310 was co-developed by [keep reading...]
Honda reveals all-new CB400X mini-adventurer
Honda’s just added a new adventure bike to its line-up; the CB400X. But it’s only available in Japan. For now. Buoyed by the success of its hugely popular CB500X, Honda’s revealed its been working on [keep reading...]
MV Agusta’s baby Brutale for 2021? Here’s what Oberban Bezzi thinks it should look like…
We know that MV Agusta’s got some small capacity bikes in the pipeline – and this is what designer Oberdan Bezzi thinks one of them will look like. MV Agusta has joined forces with Chinese [keep reading...]
German Parliament to LOWER age for MOPED licences.
The German Parliament (Bundestag) has approved an initiative which means that its citizens will be able to ride a moped from the age of 15. After the Federal Cabinet and the Federal Council, the Bundestag [keep reading...]
Guy Martin appears in court charged with having a fake driving licence
Ex-motorcycle racer Guy Martin has appeared in court on a charges relating to having a false driving licence. Martin, of Barnetby in Lincolnshire, has appeared in front of Lincoln Magistrates Court to hear charges against [keep reading...]
New DVLA road tax changes – your questions answered
With the new road tax changes coming into effect from October 1st, we wanted to make sure everyone knew exactly how it would affect them. By speaking with the DVLA, we've got what we believe to [keep reading...]
German Parliament to LOWER age for MOPED licences.
The German Parliament (Bundestag) has approved an initiative which means that its citizens will be able to ride a moped from the age of 15. After the Federal Cabinet and the Federal Council, the Bundestag [keep reading...]
Guy Martin appears in court charged with having a fake driving licence
Ex-motorcycle racer Guy Martin has appeared in court on a charges relating to having a false driving licence. Martin, of Barnetby in Lincolnshire, has appeared in front of Lincoln Magistrates Court to hear charges against [keep reading...]
New DVLA road tax changes – your questions answered
With the new road tax changes coming into effect from October 1st, we wanted to make sure everyone knew exactly how it would affect them. By speaking with the DVLA, we've got what we believe to [keep reading...]
GET ON 2 WHEELS: Everything YOU need to know to get a full motorcycle licence. CBT, Theory, Module One and Module Two EXPLAINED.
Thinking about getting on two wheels? We’ve produced a step-by-step guide which covers Compulsory Basic Training, the motorcycle theory test and Modules One and Two to show you just how easy it can be to [keep reading...]
GET ON 2 WHEELS: Part Four. Module Two Test.
Thinking about getting on two wheels? The final part of the process is the Module Two test. WHAT’S INVOLVED? During your Module Two test you’ll be judged on your ability to ride safely on the [keep reading...]
GET ON 2 WHEELS: Part Three. Module One Test.
Thinking about getting on two wheels? Now it’s time to tackle the Module One test. MODULE ONE Ok, so you've decided you’d like to ride a motorcycle – and you’ve got your hands on your [keep reading...]
VIDEO: 1,000 miles down the Baja Peninsula on TWO Honda Monkeys. WATCH the full EPIC roadtrip HERE.
MotorTrend has recently released a brilliant half hour film showing American bike journos Ari Henning and Zack Courts attempting an epic 1,200-mile road trip down the Baja Peninsula on 125cc Honda Monkeys. It’s a brilliant [keep reading...]
Honda’s CT125 concept set for the Tokyo Motor Show.
Honda's all-new CT125 concept is set to debut in a month’s time at the Tokyo Motor Show - and we've got some snaps of it courtesy of our pals at YoungMachine. Honda’s been having a [keep reading...]
NEW COLOURS for Yamaha’s 2020 R6, R3 and R125.
Yamaha has recently revealed the colour schemes for its YZF-R6, YZF-R3 and YZF-R125 for 2020. Ok, so it’s not the most exciting news you’ve ever heard – but Yamaha’s just given us a look at [keep reading...]
SPY SHOT: Yamaha’s NEW Tracer 125/150/155 breaks cover in Vietnam. Mini-sport tourer for the masses.
A leaked image has emerged which suggests that Yamaha’s working on an all-new small capacity Tracer. And looking at the bike in its finished form, chances are we won’t have to wait too much longer [keep reading...]
Honda reveals all-new CB400X mini-adventurer
Honda’s just added a new adventure bike to its line-up; the CB400X. But it’s only available in Japan. For now. Buoyed by the success of its hugely popular CB500X, Honda’s revealed its been working on [keep reading...]
MV Agusta’s baby Brutale for 2021? Here’s what Oberban Bezzi thinks it should look like…
We know that MV Agusta’s got some small capacity bikes in the pipeline – and this is what designer Oberdan Bezzi thinks one of them will look like. MV Agusta has joined forces with Chinese [keep reading...]
MV Agusta reveals TWO A2-licence motorcycles. Restricted F3 675 and Brutale 800 Rosso coming soon?
MV Agusta’s expanding its model range for 2020 – and the big news for learner riders is that there are two A2-compatible motorcycles coming very soon. Ok, so the news has come from Germany – [keep reading...]
Everything YOU need to know about Triumph’s £7,900 Street Triple S for 2020. FULL technical specifications, the OFFICIAL documents from the factory and a MEGA photo gallery.
Triumph has just announced that there’s a new 660cc Street Triple S on the way for 2020 - and we've got our hands on all the information about the British factories latest generation, A2 licence [keep reading...]
Guy Martin appears in court charged with having a fake driving licence
Ex-motorcycle racer Guy Martin has appeared in court on a charges relating to having a false driving licence. Martin, of Barnetby in Lincolnshire, has appeared in front of Lincoln Magistrates Court to hear charges against [keep reading...]
New DVLA road tax changes – your questions answered
With the new road tax changes coming into effect from October 1st, we wanted to make sure everyone knew exactly how it would affect them. By speaking with the DVLA, we've got what we believe to [keep reading...]
GET ON 2 WHEELS: Part Four. Module Two Test.
Thinking about getting on two wheels? The final part of the process is the Module Two test. WHAT’S INVOLVED? During your Module Two test you’ll be judged on your ability to ride safely on the [keep reading...]
GET ON 2 WHEELS: Part Three. Module One Test.
Thinking about getting on two wheels? Now it’s time to tackle the Module One test. MODULE ONE Ok, so you've decided you’d like to ride a motorcycle – and you’ve got your hands on your [keep reading...]
GET ON 2 WHEELS: Part Two. Motorcycle Theory Test.
Thinking about getting on two wheels? This time we breakdown what it takes to pass the theory test. MOTORCYCLE THEORY TEST There are two parts to a motorcycle theory test - a straightforward (multiple choice) [keep reading...]
Bike tyres: All you need to know
Few of us are passionate about tyres, but cleverly engineered rubber is the only thing keeping you upright as you go round a bend, in the wet, on varying road surfaces.