Buying Advice
Buying Advice
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Brand new, uncrated, untouched 1990 ZXR750 H2 up for a sale on Ebay right now
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Brand new, uncrated, untouched 1990 ZXR 750 H2 up for a sale on Ebay right now. It’s in Sydney Australia, that’s a downside if you’re in the UK – but there’s no getting away from the fact that there’s a really gorgeous ZXR up for sale doarrrrrn unda, mate. At the moment the bike has…
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Product video: Quick look at the new Spidi EvoRider leather jacket
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We had a quick look at the new Spidi EvoRider leather jacket, and it looks pretty sweet. The sporty styling and added comfort in the way of stretch panels should be a nice combination. There’s also decent armour in shoulders and elbows, and of course the classy Spidi styling. Here’s the video: For more information…
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The motorcycle jeans destruction test
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With high-street supermarkets now selling motorcycle jeans, John Milbank finds out if you really do ‘get what you pay for’… Photos Joe Dick Here at MoreBikes we don’t like to look at the negatives of biking, but having fallen off a bike myself (ermm, a few times), I’ve got to admit that it does happen.…
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14 motorcycles you need to own (you just haven’t realised yet)
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Walking around the Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics show, I saw bike after bike that I wanted to buy. That’s the trouble with the Stafford show – while there are hundreds of beautiful classic machines from all eras, along with stall after stall of parts, accessories, tools, kit and clothing, there are also hundreds of tempting…
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Yamaha Dragstar | Used motorcycle buying guide
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Every month Steve Cooper from the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club picks out another great example of classic oriental metal When it comes to buying a Japanese cruiser, you’re well served by the four big manufacturers. Since the late 1970s they’ve all offered a wide range of models: from 125cc learner bikes right up to the…
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Motorcycle industry insight: Stock of used bikes is dwindling
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MyMotorCycleCheck.com – the UK’s No.1 motorbike and scooter provenance website – has saved many a biker from making an expensive two-wheeled mistake. In these monthly bulletins its Valuation Team’s expert reveals significant trends in the UK market and suggests three wise buys. Highly desirable: BMW R Nine T Safe bet: Honda CBR 500 R Used…
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Honda CB500 | Used motorcycle buying guide
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Steve Cooper from the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club picks out another great example of classic oriental metal There was a time when a 500cc parallel twin was the zenith of motorcycle desirability, but then the motors grew to 650, and the Japanese came along and rewrote the rule books. Japan’s relationship with big twins has…
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Industry insider: High demand for clean used motorcycles
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MyCarCheck.com/Trade is the trade valuations arm of CDL Vehicle Information Services. Based on cutting-edge industry data and feedback from independent and franchised dealers, the company provides bulletins highlighting the most significant trends in the UK motorbike and scooter market. MyCarCheck.com/Trade’s motorcycle expert, Rob Hobson, commented: “It has to be hoped that the wet weather conditions experienced…
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Best used buy: Honda Varadero XL125
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MyMotorCycleCheck.com – the UK’s No.1 motorbike and scooter provenance website – has saved many a biker from making an expensive two-wheeled mistake. In these monthly bulletins its Valuation Team’s expert reveals significant trends in the UK market and suggests three wise buys. Highly desirable: Honda XL125 Varadero Safe bet: Kawasaki Z1000 SX Used star: Suzuki TL1000 R…
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Bonhams to offer “Jimmy’s” Quadrophenia scooter replica at Beaulieu
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A replica of the iconic Lambretta scooter ridden by actor Phil Daniels – aka ‘Jimmy’ – in the cult motion pictureQuadrophenia is to be offered as part of Bonhams Beaulieu sale on 6th September. Released in 1979, the film follows Daniels’ character Jimmy, a young working class ‘Mod’ who hates his dead-end job and despises his parents,…
