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EVENTS: Stafford CLASSIC bike show celebrates 40 years with a 1940s themed biker bash.
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of VE Day (and its 40th birthday), the upcoming International Classic MotorCycle Show looks set to be a bit special in 2020. Highlights for the weekend include a 1940s-themed hall, with a Spitfire and Hurricane taking centre stage, surrounded by an abundance of privately owned classic motorcycles and incredible displays…
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It’s OFFICIAL. Harley-Davidson’s HD350 will be manufactured in China.
Harley-Davidson has joined forces with Qianjiang to work together on a new range of small capacity motorcycles – and the first one will be based on Benelli’s 302S. Expected to be available by the end of next year, Harley-Davidson’s HD350 will be based around Benelli’s BN302S. Just for reference, Benelli is owned by Qianjiang. At…
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RUMOURED: Husqvarna ELECTRIC scooter coming for 2021.
Rumours are swirling that Husqvarna’s gearing up to launch an electric scooter for 2021 – and it might be based on its partner Bajaj’s first electric scooter, the Chetak. Considering the Austrian/Swedish factories connection to the Indian brand, it’s not too much of a stretch to imagine the new Husqvarna electric scooter would share a…
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Ewan and Charley’s Long Way Up ELECTRIC adventure finishes filming.
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman have been back on the bikes for their latest TV adventure – the Long Way Up – and this time, they’ve been riding Harley-Davidson’s electric Livewire. We brought you news of the duo’s new show a few months ago as filming got underway in Ushuaia, in Tiera del Fuego. And…
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Campaigners oppose off-roading in the Lake District – and are raising money for a legal battle.
Campaigners are launching a legal challenge to the Lake District National Park Authority’s decision NOT to ban off-roaders from farm tracks on hills between Little Langdale and High Tilberthwaite. The recent developments follow a long campaign to get 4x4s and trail bikes banned from the tracks – as a result of noise, damage and conflict…
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Boris Johnson compares politics to motocross. Yes, motocross. And it explains a lot.
Ahead of tonight’s broadcast of Laura Kuenssberg’s latest documentary; the political journalist has shared a story about Boris Johnson comparing motocross and politics. And we’re not entirely sure how to feel about. ‘The Brexit Storm Continues: Laura Kuenssberg’s Inside Story’ follows BBC News’ Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg as she goes behind the scenes and beyond…
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BST HyperTEK: ELECTRIC motorcycle of the FUTURE designed by Pierre Terblanche (the man who brought us the Ducati 999).
Renowned motorcycle designer Pierre Terblanche and carbon wheel specialist BST have joined forces to reveal an all-new electric motorcycle: the HyperTEK. Best known for work designing the original Ducati Sport Classic, Multistrada, Hypermotard and 999 Superbike – Terblanche is back in action, teaming up with BST to create this weird and wonderful electric bike. And…
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WIN a long weekend TOUR with Wheels of Morocco and Motorcycle Sport and Leisure. WORTH £1350.
Our pals at Motorcycle Sport and Leisure magazine have teamed up with Wheels of Morocco to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a spot on the very same tour that Mikko went on. The tour will be offered completely FREE. The only costs for the winner will be getting to and from Marrakesh,…
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EVENTS: FIVE reasons to visit the Bristol Classic Bike Show.
It’s nearly time for the Bristol Classic Bike Show – and if you’ve not already bagged your tickets, here are FIVE reasons it’s well worth a visit. 1. It’s a 40th birthday bash. The Classic MotorCycle Show is back – and for 2020 it’s celebrating its 40th birthday! And to mark the special milestone…
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‘My Triumph’ CONNECTIVITY SYSTEM for Scrambler 1200 and Rocket 3. Available NOW.
Triumph has just confirmed its ‘My Triumph’ Connectivity System for the Scrambler 1200 XC and XE and Rocket 3 R and GT is available NOW. From December 16 punters can visit their local Triumph dealer and get their Scrambler 1200 and Rocket 3 kitted out with the new ‘My Triumph’ Connectivity System. If you’ve not…
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NEW GEAR: AGV’s MotoGP derived helmet for the ROAD – the K6.
AGV’s recently revealed its full range of new kit for 2020 – and our pick of the bunch is its newest lightweight lid, the K6. Claimed to be “the lightest full-face road helmet in the world” – AGV’s new K6 aims to pack top level technology into a more affordable package. And the Italian brand…
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VIDEO: Kawasaki’s Ninja 1000 SX in ACTION.
Kawasaki’s recently released a video of its Ninja 1000 SX for 2020 – and to help you get under the skin of fourth generation sport tourer, here’s a look at the bike in action. Alright, so it’s an arty, marketing type video and you’re not going to learn much from it about the latest Ninja…
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MotoGP: Dates confirmed for the 2020 MotoE World Cup.
The calendar for the 2020 MotoE Championship has been released – and here are all the dates you need to make sure you don’t miss any of the action from the second season of the electric motorcycle race series. The racing kicks off on May 3rd at Jerez before moving on to Assen on June…
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Buying Guide – Biker Boots
Tall or short, casual or sporty – whatever your style, there are motorcycle boots to match it. Here are our top tips on how to choose a pair that’s right for you.
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Top Ten Budget Motorcycle Winter Boots under £150
A fair few bikers out there will remember the days when your motorcycle boots were only for special occasions!
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VIDEO: Here’s Bimota’s supercharged Kawasaki H2 Tesi moving about on a few Italian roads. Check out the stealthy-black colour scheme…
Our friends at Motociclismo in Italy pointed us in the direction of this video – not new, it was released in November – which shows the big bike having a ride out. We’re loving the stealthy black finished and the front LED lights. The huge wings look even better on the ‘unfinished’ riding prototype too.…
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KTM joins forces with CFMoto and shifts part of production to China.
KTM’s shifting a chunk of its production to China – and it’s building a new 2,300 square metre factory in partnership with CFMoto. KTM is moving the production of its 790 Duke and 790 Adventure from Mattighofen in Austria to Hangzhou in China (200 km south-west of Shanghai) – as part of a new joint…
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Fancy a little GSX250R GP? Suzuki UK has them right now ready to go.
The new chassis, new engine and new looks are sure to pull a lot of attention when you’re not pulling wheelies past the local chip shop – and when it comes down to ‘proper’ riding or commuting then this new quarter-litre motorcycle from Suzuki is bang on for the money, too. Plus it’s now in…
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VIDEO: Do YOU want to improve your RACING lines in the wet? Here’s how not to do it.
We’ve just clocked this short clip of a group of bikers picking their through a set of wet twisties high up in the hills (somewhere in Asia). And it’s a perfect example of what to watch out for when you’re riding in the wet. https://www.facebook.com/KRspecs/videos/2912378745468902/ Catching sight of a sweeping left hander up ahead, the…
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FETTLING FRIDAY: How to REPLACE your bike’s HOSES and COOLANT. Episode SIX. MoreBikes NEW motorcycle maintenance VIDEO series.
In the sixth episode of our new Basic Motorcycle Maintenance series our trusted mechanic Rob Bean shows you exactly what it takes to replace your bike’s hoses and coolant – taking you through the process step-by-step. If you’ve always fancied getting your hands dirty and giving your bike a service, but never had the confidence…
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Radar-activated ROAD SIGN for bikers. HAZARD warning system to help prevent motorcycle accidents.
Following the latest statistics from the UK Department of Transport (DfT) which reveal that motorcycle fatalities have slightly risen year-on-year, a British company has unveiled a new crash site sign – which warns bikers about a hazard up ahead. With 354 motorcycle fatalities and more than 16,000 serious or slight motorcycle accidents recorded in the…
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Tacita’s T-Race Rally ELECTRIC motorcycle will compete in the Dakar (sort of).
Tacita’s gearing up to debut its new T-Race Rally electric off-roader at next month’s Dakar Rally. And it’ll be racing – just not in the main event. Tacita is ready to launch a new rally-raid ready off-roader – and it’s heading out to Saudi Arabia for the Dakar Rally next month. It’ll be unveiled on…
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Valentino Rossi and Lewis Hamilton’s MotoGP and F1 swap at Valencia. HERE’S 26 AWESOME PHOTOS AND A VIDEO TOO.
These shots and footage have been kept firmly locked down since the test between the two Uber champions at Valencia on December 9, but now they’re here in all their glory. Fabulous. Rossi drove the Mercedes-AMG F1 W08 EQ Power+ car, the vehicle that took Hamilton to the 2017 Formula 1 title whilst Lewis rode…
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ZERO miles Bimota YB8 goes under the hammer. OWN a piece of Italian motorcycling history.
Fancy owning a piece of Italian motorcycling history? Well now you can. There’s a zero mile Bimota YB8 going under the hammer next month. Founded in 1973 in Rimini, Italy by Valerio Bianchi, Giuseppe Morri, and Massimo Tamburini – Bimota made its name building motorcycles around the engines of other manufacturers. The early 90s Italian/Japanese…
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