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  • Moto Guzzi’s Touring Trio…

    Moto Guzzi’s Touring Trio…

    We’ve finally got the full lowdown on how much cash you’re going to have to splash to get your hands on one of three new versions of Moto Guzzi’s much-loved middleweight adventure bike. The Italian firm has kept its cards pretty close to its chest when it comes to its new and updated range of…


  • Test ride KTM’s 2024 range as Orange Days return

    Test ride KTM’s 2024 range as Orange Days return

    Test ride KTM’s range of demo bikes as KTM Orange Days return for 2024 next month!


  • NEW BIKES: CFMOTO 450MT

    NEW BIKES: CFMOTO 450MT

    CFMOTO Motorcycles has unveiled its latest innovation – the 450MT. Crafted to redefine adventure touring, CFMOTO says the 450MT combines all-terrain capability with unmatched versatility, offering riders the ultimate machine for off-road thrills and exploration. Here’s their summary: Designed to Push Boundaries Cleverly equipped for off-road escapades, the CFMOTO 450MT is tailored for the daring explorer who seeks…


  • May 2024

    May 2024

    We have another high-octane issue of MSL ready for you – this time, Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports, Triumph 400, Transylvania long ride, and more!


  • CAROLE NASH SPONSORS STAFFORD!

    CAROLE NASH SPONSORS STAFFORD!

    Longstanding classic motorcycle insurer provider Carole Nash is pleased to announce its return as headline sponsor at The International Classic Motorcycle Show and the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show in 2024. The two shows in April and October, both held at Stafford Country Showground, are the largest classic motorcycle gatherings in the world and are must-do…


  • NEW BIKES: Triumph unveil Trident 660 Special Edition

    NEW BIKES: Triumph unveil Trident 660 Special Edition

    Triumph Motorcycles has launched a striking new special edition Trident 660, featuring a dynamic, contemporary graphic scheme designed to appeal to new Triumph fans and Triumph Shift-Assist fitted as standard. New for 2024, the Trident Triple Tribute celebrates Triumph’s legendary triple engines and will only be available for one year. This hugely popular naked roadster is…


  • NEW BIKES: Rieju’s Aventura 500

    NEW BIKES: Rieju’s Aventura 500

    Could the twin-tanked, A2 licence legal, Rieju Aventura be the do-anything big-mile machine we’ve been waiting for? If you’re an adventurous type who’s not fussed about having the biggest, baddest or most expensive steed in your stable, then you’re absolutely spoilt for choice in 2024. There’s an ever-growing abundance of small-to-mid-capacity bikes to choose from.…


  • Make your bike shine with R&G Gleam!

    Make your bike shine with R&G Gleam!

    With the weather warming up and the riding season just around the corner, many bikers are getting their machines ready for the summer, and the R&G Gleam range is the perfect partner. From chain cleaner and degreaser to waterless bike wash and helmet and visor cleaner, Gleam will leave your bike looking showroom fresh—and for…


  • Bickers and Alpinestars Partnership

    Bickers and Alpinestars Partnership

    UK Distributor Bickers has announced a new partnership with Alpinestars, from 2024 Bickers will be a newly appointed distributor of Alpinestars Off-Road range of MX, Enduro and Trials footwear and protections.  Alpinestars has been redefining protection for motorcyclists ever since the company was established in 1963. Commitment to innovation has led Alpinestars to become the…


  • RIDER SKILLS: Taking to the Trails!

    RIDER SKILLS: Taking to the Trails!

    Riding ‘off-road’ might look intimidating from the outside looking in, but it doesn’t have to be, particularly when you’re being shown the ropes by Phoenix Trails. Fancy a bit of trail riding but don’t know where to start? With centre’s close to the legal-lane abundant Salisbury Plains, North Downs, West Pennines and Peak District, the…


  • Long Termer: 4 months on a Kawasaki Z-H2 SE

    Long Termer: 4 months on a Kawasaki Z-H2 SE

    Andy Bell updates on his thoughts on the Kawasaki Z-H2 SE after four months on test.


  • WIN Weise Wave 2.0 gloves worth over £99 with the MoreBikes quiz!

    WIN Weise Wave 2.0 gloves worth over £99 with the MoreBikes quiz!

    We love a bit of trivia here at MoreBikes. No matter whether we’re at a pub quiz with a beer in one hand and a pencil in the other, or being questioned by our mates when we’re stood around at a bike night, there’s something about knowing the answer to an unexpected question that gives…


  • LAUNCHED: Husqvarna Svartpilen 801

    LAUNCHED: Husqvarna Svartpilen 801

    Husqvarna Motorcycles has launched the 2024 Svartpilen 801, a cutting-edge and robust naked bike. With its blend of power, nimbleness, and modern scrambler-style aesthetics, the Svartpilen 801 stands as the newest and biggest displacement model in our range. Designed to enhance the thrill of road riding and break away from the norm, this extraordinary motorcycle…


  • WIN: a brand new Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE with Louis Moto!

    WIN: a brand new Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE with Louis Moto!

    Europe’s leading motorcycle clothing and accessories retailer, Louis Moto, brings its annual prize draw to the UK, with a new Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE adventure bike up for grabs. Louis Moto is offering UK customers the opportunity to enter its annual competition for the first time, with Suzuki’s latest middleweight V-Strom 800 DE adventure bike…


  • Husband and Wife’s Sportsters

    Husband and Wife’s Sportsters

    I don’t know if you’ve been to any of these new(ish) vintage chopper events as they’re called – The Trip Out, The Hook-Up, South-West Chopper Fest, etc.? If you haven’t, well, you’ve missed out, I think, and if you have there’s a good chance you’ll’ve seen the two people who own these bikes ‘cos… well,…


  • RIDER SKILLS: Riding with a pillion

    RIDER SKILLS: Riding with a pillion

    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…

    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…


  • April 2024

    April 2024

    The April issue of MoreBikes is out now and FREE to read online! Packed full of great motorcycle stories, photos, and terrific motorbikes.


  • Moto Guzzi: Is the Stornello Scrambler coming back?

    Moto Guzzi: Is the Stornello Scrambler coming back?

    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…


  • RIDER SKILLS: Emergency Stops

    RIDER SKILLS: Emergency Stops

    Going fast is easy, just roll the twist grip. But what goes fast must eventually slow down, and braking effectively can be a bit of a challenge. Here’s how to get it right… Experienced riders sometimes talk about ‘roadcraft’, a set of skills that enables them to read the road and traffic around them, and…


  • RIDER SKILLS: How to U-Turn

    RIDER SKILLS: How to U-Turn

    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…


  • Watch Tony Cairoli on the first ever Ducati Motocross bike

    Watch Tony Cairoli on the first ever Ducati Motocross bike

    Ducati Corse and Antonio Cairoli teamed up with Monster Energy to reveal the the Ducati Desmo450 MX.


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

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

    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,…


  • KIT: Tried & Tested, Schuberth C5 Helmet

    KIT: Tried & Tested, Schuberth C5 Helmet

    The C5 is new from the ground up, sharing no parts with its predecessor.  Homologated to the new ECE 22:06 standard, it is P/J rated (use with the front up or down). Bob Pickett has been using it. Here’s his verdict:   The C5 is festooned with smart features. The flip-front can be locked in place…



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