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If six iconic car brands made motorcycles
Unbeknownst to some, certain car brands started life by making motorcycles. Take Honda, for instance, or BMW. But what if iconic car brands made motorcycles?
Scooters
If six iconic car brands made motorcycles
Unbeknownst to some, certain car brands started life by making motorcycles. Take Honda, for instance, or BMW. But what if iconic car brands made motorcycles?
Honda update their Vision 110 commuter scooter for 2021
Honda has announced the addition of an upgraded CBT-friendly Vision 110 to its motorcycle and scooter line-up for 2021.
Best selling motorcycles in the UK in November revealed
Sales of motorcycles in the UK are just shy of last year's running total, in a resurgence of the motorcycle industry following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aprilia files trademark for the ESR1. Rumours suggest it’s a new ELECTRIC scooter.
The Italian factory has just filed a trademark for the eSR1 – and if the whispers on the web are anything to go by, we might be seeing an electric scooter very soon. It’s a [keep reading...]
BMW’s prototype ELECTRIC scooter; the Definition CE 04. Factory confirms it’ll go into production soon.
This is still a prototype, but according to BMW it is not far from being ready for production. Based on the Concept Link from 2017, the new Definition CE 04 is an electric scooter designed [keep reading...]
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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...]
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...]
Yamaha new BW’s 125 trail scooter for 2021
Yamaha’s just revealed a new version of its knobbly-tyred BW's 125 for 2021 - and it looks fantastic. https://youtu.be/DgTlZ50pBN4 With Honda’s eagerly anticipated CT125 not coming to the UK, there’s a gap in the [keep reading...]
Honda reveals Forza 750 for 2021. Will it knock Yamaha’s TMAX from its maxi-scooter throne?
The Japanese factory has just launched its new Forza 750; and it’s the largest capacity scooter on the market right now. Honda’s new Forza 750 is essentially an evolution of the long-standing Integra. It shares [keep reading...]
Honda teases new Forza 750 for 2021
A recently released teaser video confirms that Honda’s preparing to unveil a new Forza scooter for 2021. But this one will be bigger than ever before.
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...]
Must-haves to kick-start your 2020!
Still on the comedown from all those festivities? The fun doesn't have to stop yet. Perhaps you're disappointed you didn't get that helmet, bike or part you were asking for, or you're just looking to [keep reading...]
SURVEY: Should car drivers be able to ride bikes? FEMA wants to know what YOU think.
The Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations (FEMA) is asking bikers if car drivers should be allowed to ride two wheelers without taking an additional test. And you can get involved. In some European countries, car [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...]
Watsonian puts the Mod in modern cooking
Purpose-built noodle bar on a scooter We thought that we’d seen it all, but this is new to us – a Watsonian scooter sidecar to bring Asian street food to the UK public. Cornish chef [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...]
Brixton Motorcycles 1200 concept WILL go into production. Bonneville lookalike coming for 2021?
It’s been confirmed that Brixton Motorcycles is gearing up to mass-produce its 1200cc Triumph Bonneville lookalike that was show at last year’s EICMA show. It’s a big move from the Austrian brand, which has focused [keep reading...]
Lambretta UK importer announced – models arrive Dec 17
The latest Lambretta scooter models will be distributed in the UK and Eire by the MotoGB group. Initial stock will arrive early December 2017 and will hopefully be with dealers prior to Christmas. THE LAMBRETTA [keep reading...]
Top Ten Motorcycles of Everything
Countless hours have been won and lost chatting - or arguing - about the top ten fastest bikes, the classics, the not-so-classics, and the “if only we won the lottery” bikes. Well, we thought we’d [keep reading...]
Yamaha reveals range of BOLT-ON (or bolt-in) ELECTRIC motors. 27bhp to 264bhp.
Yamaha’s developed a range of electric motors from 35kW to 200kW - and it could mean we’re getting closer to seeing an electric road bike from the Japanese factory. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC9bC3e6_mY The prototype 35kW to 200kW [keep reading...]
OFFICIAL documents confirm Husqvarna’s working on THREE new adventure motorcycles. NORDEN 250cc, 401cc and 501cc coming for 2021?
A document from Husqvarna’s investor presentation shows what we’ve got to look forward to for the year ahead – and we’re most excited about THREE new adventure bikes from the Swedish-Austrian factory. We’ve already told [keep reading...]
Must-haves to kick-start your 2020!
Still on the comedown from all those festivities? The fun doesn't have to stop yet. Perhaps you're disappointed you didn't get that helmet, bike or part you were asking for, or you're just looking to [keep reading...]
TEST RIDE: What do we think of the Bullit Hero 50?
We’ve put Belgian brand Bullit and their learner-legal Hero 50 through its paces.
Keeway RKR 125: Cross dresser
A sprightly, race-inspired minnow that’s fun to ride at a daft price.
Lexmoto Isca 125 road test review
Pushing the boundaries of what a 125cc commuter is capable of; we’ve been riding Lexmoto’s Isca 125 hard – taking on twisties, town traffic and a treacherous commute.
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...]
Watsonian puts the Mod in modern cooking
Purpose-built noodle bar on a scooter We thought that we’d seen it all, but this is new to us – a Watsonian scooter sidecar to bring Asian street food to the UK public. Cornish chef [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...]
Touring with Edelweiss Bike Travel
2,350 tours in over 180 destinations and 39 years’ experience!
Brixton Motorcycles 1200 concept WILL go into production. Bonneville lookalike coming for 2021?
It’s been confirmed that Brixton Motorcycles is gearing up to mass-produce its 1200cc Triumph Bonneville lookalike that was show at last year’s EICMA show. It’s a big move from the Austrian brand, which has focused [keep reading...]
Lambretta UK importer announced – models arrive Dec 17
The latest Lambretta scooter models will be distributed in the UK and Eire by the MotoGB group. Initial stock will arrive early December 2017 and will hopefully be with dealers prior to Christmas. THE LAMBRETTA [keep reading...]
Top Ten Motorcycles of Everything
Countless hours have been won and lost chatting - or arguing - about the top ten fastest bikes, the classics, the not-so-classics, and the “if only we won the lottery” bikes. Well, we thought we’d [keep reading...]
Do some Classified ad window shopping…
we're just getting ready to put the next issue of Motor Cycle Monthly on the presses and we thought you might fancy a quick look at a few Classified advert listings that we couldn't fit [keep reading...]
Yamaha reveals range of BOLT-ON (or bolt-in) ELECTRIC motors. 27bhp to 264bhp.
Yamaha’s developed a range of electric motors from 35kW to 200kW - and it could mean we’re getting closer to seeing an electric road bike from the Japanese factory. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC9bC3e6_mY The prototype 35kW to 200kW [keep reading...]
OFFICIAL documents confirm Husqvarna’s working on THREE new adventure motorcycles. NORDEN 250cc, 401cc and 501cc coming for 2021?
A document from Husqvarna’s investor presentation shows what we’ve got to look forward to for the year ahead – and we’re most excited about THREE new adventure bikes from the Swedish-Austrian factory. We’ve already told [keep reading...]
Must-haves to kick-start your 2020!
Still on the comedown from all those festivities? The fun doesn't have to stop yet. Perhaps you're disappointed you didn't get that helmet, bike or part you were asking for, or you're just looking to [keep reading...]
NIU’s 100mph ELECTRIC urban commuter. The RQi-GT.
NIU’s made a name for itself over the last few years with its range of affordably priced electric scooters – and now it’s revealed its first motorcycle; the RQi-GT. https://youtu.be/X1mbLxs9FPI At the Consumer Electronics Show [keep reading...]
TEST RIDE: What do we think of the Bullit Hero 50?
We’ve put Belgian brand Bullit and their learner-legal Hero 50 through its paces.
Keeway RKR 125: Cross dresser
A sprightly, race-inspired minnow that’s fun to ride at a daft price.
Lexmoto Isca 125 road test review
Pushing the boundaries of what a 125cc commuter is capable of; we’ve been riding Lexmoto’s Isca 125 hard – taking on twisties, town traffic and a treacherous commute.
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...]