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  • Back, in black

    Back, in black

    For as long as I can remember, everything was governed by bikes; where I went, who I knew, what I did. I’d chosen to live a life completely submerged beneath the water of two wheels. Quite literally, bikes were life and then, one day, they weren’t…


  • Aprilia RSV4 Factory and Tuono V4 Factory Speed White

    Aprilia RSV4 Factory and Tuono V4 Factory Speed White

    New special limited edition colour scheme for the most racing-oriented versions of the magnificent V4S from Noale unveiled at the GP of the Americas.


  • Go Racing! The Kit You’ll Need

    Go Racing! The Kit You’ll Need

    Our man in the paddock Danny McFadden advises… You’ve got your licence, you’ve signed up to a series, you’ve sorted a bike and you’ve set it up. What’s left? Kit. The stuff that’s going to keep you safe should the worst happen and you end up having an off. Here are our top tips. ACU…


  • Triumph unveil Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X

    Triumph unveil Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X

    Triumph have today unveiled two all-new models set to join the range in 2024.


  • Scott Lawrence’s Ducati Streetfighter V4 SP

    Scott Lawrence’s Ducati Streetfighter V4 SP

    Words and pics> Max Silvester Ducati rolled out its Streetfighter V4 SP at the start of 2022, bringing the next level of supernaked tech and performance into the hands of consumers. In case you’re wondering, it is one hell of a beast on the track and road alike. If you’re lucky enough to own one,…


  • Norton’s Cafe Racer Cool

    Norton’s Cafe Racer Cool

    Bob Pickett takes a look: With just 200 to be built, the hand-built superbike café racer is the first brand-new motorcycle produced by TVS-owned Norton, following on from the re-engineered V4SV and new-generation Norton Commando 961 launched last year. It is also the second motorcycle to be powered by Norton’s own liquid-cooled 1200cc, 72-degree V4…


  • Trick Tenere

    Trick Tenere

    We love Yamaha’s Ténéré 700. It’s a bloody brilliant bike that’s proved a proper hit for the Japanese factory. And so we’re chuffed to hear that there’s a new one being added to the range. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the first Ténére and paying homage to six-time Dakar winner Stéphane Peterhansel’s 1993 machine, the…


  • BMW’s Latest Funky Roadster

    BMW’s Latest Funky Roadster

    The Bavarian firm is celebrating 100 years of building bikes with its new R 12 nineT – and it looks great. The first-generation BMW R nineT was revealed on BMW Motorrad’s 90th anniversary back in 2013 – and 10 years later, the factory has created the BMW R 12 nineT. Described by BMW as a…


  • Learn to Ride With Spada Competition

    Learn to Ride With Spada Competition

    To celebrate World Motorcycle Day, British motorbike clothing brand Spada launches a new social media competition to encourage more people onto motorcycles. One lucky winner per month, for the next three months, will win a Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) session at a location of their choice, along with a full set of motorcycle clothing worth…


  • Experience an Africa Eco Race adventure with Two Wheels for Life and Yamaha

    Experience an Africa Eco Race adventure with Two Wheels for Life and Yamaha

    British-based charity Two Wheels for Life is offering the chance to win the ultimate rally experience with the Africa Eco Race and Yamaha.


  • Full-Carbon flip-front from LS2

    Full-Carbon flip-front from LS2

    LS2’s popular dual-homologated 180° flip-front helmet now available with 100% carbon fibre shell Brand new for 2023, the Advant X Carbon brings the versatility and practicality of LS2’s best-selling 180-degree flip-front helmet with the benefits of a full carbon shell.   Made from 100% high-grade, wide-weave carbon fibre, the Advant X boasts high penetration resistance…


  • BMW celebrate one millionth GS with boxer engine

    BMW celebrate one millionth GS with boxer engine

    The one millionth GS equipped with a boxer engine rolled off the production line at the BMW Motorrad plant in Berlin-Spandau on Wednesday.


  • The brand-new TCM archive is here… and it’s completely free!

    The brand-new TCM archive is here… and it’s completely free!

    The Classic MotorCycle magazine has taken a remarkable leap into the past by introducing its expansive digital archive, granting current subscribers the opportunity to explore a collection of vintage issues dating back to the early 1900s.


  • Krazy Horse presents The Weekender – and all profits go to charity!

    Krazy Horse presents The Weekender – and all profits go to charity!

    Krazy Horse are hosting a 3-day festival of bikes, cars, music and food – and all profits go to charity! What’s not to like?


  • NEW! Kriega Rollpacks

    NEW! Kriega Rollpacks

    Introducing the New Range of 100% Waterproof Motorcycle Packs. Kriega ROLLPACKS are available in 2 sizes and 5 colour options, a great accessory for any motorcycle enthusiast looking for a tough, lightweight, easy-fit storage solution. Constructed from a 420D Cordura® LITE outer shell with a taped seam inner liner. The pack is built to withstand…


  • Prescott Bike Fest aims to break £30k donation record for Blood Bikes charity

    Prescott Bike Fest aims to break £30k donation record for Blood Bikes charity

    The Prescott Bike Fest returns to Gloucestershire later this month and organisers are determined that it will be its biggest fundraiser yet.


  • Husky’s Hooligan

    Husky’s Hooligan

    The latest track-ready Husqvarna FS450 promises plenty of thrills Following on from the big reveal of its latest batch of its MX and Enduro machines, Husqvarna’s got us hot under the collar with the release of its new FS450 supermoto machine. It’s not road-legal, but if you’re in the market for a new track weapon…


  • New 2024 Ninja ZX-4RR due in September

    New 2024 Ninja ZX-4RR due in September

    Following a universally enthusiastic reception when recently announced, the new for 2024 Ninja ZX-4RR is due to arrive in the UK in September 2023, with dealers already anticipating strong demand and many already taking pre-orders. Available in one colour (Lime Green / Ebony), the all-LED lighting equipped mid-weight street and track machine is rated at…


  • July 2023

    July 2023

    This month in Classic Motorcycle Mechanics, 1992 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade, Kawasaki GPZ900R Top Gun, BMW R1100 RS, and much more! As always, this issue of CMM magazine is bursting with workshop tips, cracking features and a look at what’s happening in the motorcycle world.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes…


  • Gasoline Ally Bike Show

    Gasoline Ally Bike Show

    Frame specialists Gasoline Ally have a new website at www.gasolineallyspeedshop.co.uk, and they’re also doing their own very first custom bike show, Gas Fest, at The Bulls Head in Boreham Street (BN27 4SG), just a mile down the road from their workshop. Entry is free, and all bikes’re automatically entered into the show to be eligible win…


  • ABUS motorcycle locks now with Sold Secure “Powered Cycle” ratings

    ABUS motorcycle locks now with Sold Secure “Powered Cycle” ratings

    Victory 68 disc locks achieve the highest “Diamond” test level. ABUS now offer a full range of locks suitable for all powered two-wheelers featuring UK insurance-approved Sold Secure accreditation. “We are excited that we can now offer a full range of Made in Germany motorcycle and scooter locks featuring the highest UK insurance-approved Sold Secure…


  • Breaking records: How the best racing motorcycles are engineered for success

    Breaking records: How the best racing motorcycles are engineered for success

    Racing motorcycles have come a long way since their inception, evolving into the high-performance machines which we know today – designed to break records and push the limits of what’s possible.


  • July Issue

    July Issue

    The July issue of our FREE motorcycle newspaper, MoreBikes, is out now! Packed full of great motorcycle stories, photos, and terrific motorbikes.


  • 100 years of the Manx

    100 years of the Manx

    Arai celebrates the Manx GP with a limited-edition version of its flagship race helmet. The Manx GP is an iconic event. It might not get quite the same love as the TT proper nowadays, but it should. That’s why it’s great to see this seriously cool bit of kit which commemorates its 100-year anniversary. The…



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