Touring
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DAY RIDE: NW200 & Antrim Coast
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The North West 200 course is a treat to ride, but so are the roads around it… Dave Manning reports: Having never witnessed any kind of road racing on the eastern side of the Irish Sea, I was keen to get my first experience of the North West 200, despite over the last couple of…
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YAMAHA Tracer 7 and 7 GT
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Alan Dowds brings us up to speed… With 2025 updates for the MT-07 and Ténéré appearing late last year, the only real surprise with this release is that it’s taken so long. Actually, there’s one more surprise about the 2025 Tracer 700 and GT, but we’ll come to that in a minute (can you feel…
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NEW KIT: Nomad luggage from Oxford Products
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A new range of super-modular luggage from Oxford Products, with a military feel thanks to the MOLLE nylon strap attachment system used. You start with a base harness for your bike, then pick and choose the add-on carriers you need, from a bottle holder, small-large pouches and full-sized bags. There’s even a cool bag to…
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The Three Rivers Route | Peak District Day Ride
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The Peak District is a popular area for exploring by motorbike where most visitors are lured by the ‘honeypot’ spots and main roads through the valleys and over the hills to the north. However, there are hidden gems well worth exploring in the less travelled areas to the south…
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REACH for the Skye
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Dave Manning went. Here’s his report: Aside from the fact that part of the fun in travelling to the Isle of Skye is delivered with the roads that take you there, there’s also some amazing riding to be had amongst the stunning scenery of the largest of the Inner Hebrides. Leaving the island’s capital of…
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Riding a historic Spanish route on a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+
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Ian has been riding in this beautiful area of northern Spain for over 20 years… but on the latest Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+, it’s a whole different experience.
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SHARK partners with SENA for 2025
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SHARK has partnered with SENA communication systems to deliver specially designed, integrated communications systems to riders and pillions using its 22.06 homologated helmet line-up*. The new SENA for SHARK range allows users to stay connected, enjoy their favourite playlists, and navigate easily – delivering unmatched performance and style. The systems cater to every rider’s needs…
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KEEP WARM with Zerofit base layers
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Winter is the time for extensive base layer use, and these Zerofit garments are now being distributed by top kit firm Feridax, so will be much more widely available. The Zerofit Heatrub Ultimate kit claims to provide five times more warmth than standard base layers thanks to ‘heat thread’ technology within the material itself. And…
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KIT TESTED: Halvarssons Racken Jacket and Rinn Pants
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Mike tells us what we need to know… I’m sure most of us have been caught out by a sudden change in the weather, watching as thunder clouds roll in, with no escape route. Perhaps that is why those bikers who enjoy touring so often opt for textiles. They keep you dry; they keep you…
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HONDA: NT1100 to get more grunt & optional electronics
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Honda specialises in making bikes that go much better than their spec sheet suggests. And that’s true for the 100bhp/238kg NT1100 sport tourer. Based on the Africa Twin engine and frame, it’s been a big hit in Europe and the UK since launch in 2022, selling more than 12,000 units so far. For 2025 it’s…
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