Adventure Bikes

  • Royal Enfield updates its Himalayan for 2021. New Euro 5 adventure bike priced from £4,599.

    Royal Enfield updates its Himalayan for 2021. New Euro 5 adventure bike priced from £4,599.

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    The Indian factory has launched its updated Himalayan for 2021 – and the big news is that it meets Euro 5 emissions regulations. Available in three new colour schemes, there’s a range of upgrades to the popular A2 licence adventure bike that’s made waves since it was launched five years ago. For 2021 it gets…

  • BMW R1250GS Adventure TE: Long-term road test

    BMW R1250GS Adventure TE: Long-term road test

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    With its rugged, exaggerated and tough looks, it came as something of a surprise how easy and gentle the BMW R1250 GS bike was to ride.

  • Honda VFR800X Crossrunner: Long-term review

    Honda VFR800X Crossrunner: Long-term review

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    Roger’s first impressions of the Crossrunner are of a simple sportster with a touch of adventure. My introduction to Honda V4 motorcycles was in 1983 when I purchased a brand new VF750F (yes, the ‘chocolate camshaft model’). Within 4k miles the camshafts were replaced under warranty and I had lost faith in the bike. I…

  • Kawasaki’s KLR650 returns, but not for Europe

    Kawasaki’s KLR650 returns, but not for Europe

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    There’s a new version of the indestructible dual sport from Kawasaki – but at the minute there’s no plans for it to come to Europe.

  • KTM 1290 Super Adventure gets tech updates for 2021

    KTM 1290 Super Adventure gets tech updates for 2021

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    The Super Adventure boasts the same power (160hp) and torque (130lbft) as its predecessor, and the engine is 1.6kg lighter and Euro5 compliant.

  • What does the 2021 COVID-19 lockdown mean for motorcyclists?

    What does the 2021 COVID-19 lockdown mean for motorcyclists?

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    Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced last night that the UK will be forced into another full lockdown, with non-essential shops closing and people being told to stay indoors.

  • LAUNCH RIDE: Ducati Multistrada V4S for 2021

    LAUNCH RIDE: Ducati Multistrada V4S for 2021

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    The 168bhp Ducati Multistrada V4 mixes superbike power with real-world performance and latest electronic riders aids. This is high speed adventure touring on a new, advanced scale.

  • Apex 66: Motorcyclist wins brand new Yamaha Tracer 700 for £8.95

    Apex 66: Motorcyclist wins brand new Yamaha Tracer 700 for £8.95

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    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: The cheapest way to own a brand new motorcycle?

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    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.

  • Head to Head: FOUR ‘basic’ adventure motorcycles

    Head to Head: FOUR ‘basic’ adventure motorcycles

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    If money was no object, most of us would always choose a motorcycle with the coolest accessories, most advanced electronics and highest quality components over a basic version of the same bike.

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