Touring Bikes
Happy retirement biking: What’s the right bike for older riders?
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Touring Bikes
South Africa tour, day 10: Penultimate riding day
This was a different day of riding in two ways: first of all, it was cloudy with showers forecast. For the first time on the tour I closed the air-vents in my jacket, and as if by a miracle I wasn’t instantly covered in sweat.
South Africa tour, day 9: To the southernmost tip of Africa
Today was another long slog of 400+km. But the reward at the end was big too: Cape Agulhas, Africa’s southernmost point.
South Africa tour, day 8: From wilderness to Wilderness
This was a long day in the saddle. We left the Mount Camdeboo Nature Reserve nice and early to make the most of the cool temperature because the forecast for the day was 39°C.
South Africa tour, day 7: Turning back
This was not a long day in the saddle, but it was a significant one: Today our progress to the East came to an end, and we started make our ziggedy zaggedy way back to Cape Town.
South Africa tour, day 6: Elephant safari
Day six was the first one where we didn’t even touch the bikes. Instead we headed off to a safari in the Addo Elephant National Park.
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South Africa tour, day 5: All the way to the East
After two nights in Oudtshoorn, we were on the move again. And today’s ride was a long one – 455km of country lanes to Addo, near Port Elizabeth.
South Africa tour, day 1: Shakedown to the Cape of Good Hope
When I booked myself on the Motorrad Tours South African Garden Route tour, I had my mind buzzing with thoughts of lions, elephants and miles of exciting roads to ride. And not much else.
Support Air Ambulance UK with the Moto Guzzi Club
Moto Guzzi Club GB has organised a fundraiser for Air Ambulance UK - celebrating 100 years of the Italian brand whilst raising money for the vital, lifesaving service. Air Ambulance charities have always been well [keep reading...]
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?
2020 motorcycle sales bounce back close to 2019 levels
The motorcycle industry is continuing its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic with another surge in registrations in November, bringing the total sales of motorcycles this year just shy of 2019 levels. According to figures released [keep reading...]
YOU can now ride an MV Agusta with Hertz Ride. Rent a bike and explore France, Italy, Portugal, Spain and the USA.
MV Agusta has joined forces with Hertz Ride, allowing bikers to rent one of the Italian factory’s bikes. Never heard of Hertz Ride before? The biking off-shoot of the Hertz car rental empire has [keep reading...]
Near Varna: ‘Leaving Essex for Eastern Europe’
With his 50th birthday looming, Graham Field felt a need for something significant to happen so, on Midsummer’s Day, he embarked on what he expected to be an unadventurous European tour on a KTM motorcycle. [keep reading...]
Explore Scotland with new motorcyclist’s guide
Scotland is one of the best places in the UK to explore on a bike, and this book, written by a gentleman who really knows his way around, is an absolute must for [keep reading...]
The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Eight
Mike piloting his Himalayan though some tough terrain Tibetan flavour The night in the tent had been surprisingly comfortable. And waking up to the sound of the river was lovely. That noise was soon drowned [keep reading...]
The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Seven
The bikes are starting to look like they have had some adventures Going local It may have taken a while, but by day five I felt like I had mastered the Indian approach to using [keep reading...]
The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Six
Buddhist prayer flags in Manali Finding the tourist trail So far, every day of riding has been different. The first day was a transition from the sprawling masses of Chandigarh to quiet back roads. It [keep reading...]
Touring with Edelweiss Bike Travel
2,350 tours in over 180 destinations and 39 years’ experience!
SAVE SOME CASH: H-C Travel celebrates 25 YEARS of touring with a range of offers on trips to INDIA and the USA.
H-C Travel has cemented itself as one of the go-to tour providers for bikers since it first launched back in 1994 - and to celebrate 25 years of travel, it’s sent over a range of [keep reading...]
Myth-busting advice from the DVLA for bikers ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend
Almost 10,000 bikers were fined for putting untaxed motorbikes on the road last year according to latest figures from DVLA. Over the winter months, thousands of riders declare their motorbikes as SORN (Statutory Off Road [keep reading...]
SAVE SOME CASH: Get free luggage when you buy a new Suzuki V-Strom 250
If you’re in the market for a new A2-friendly bike, Suzuki is running a brilliant promotion offering free luggage with its mini-adventure machine, the V-Strom 250. Running until June 30, the offer sees all new [keep reading...]
SAVE SOME CASH: Over £300 off Suzuki’s new V-Strom 1000 aluminium luggage
Suzuki has launched a new range of three-piece aluminium luggage for its V-Strom 1000 and V-Strom 1000XT – and you can save over £300 if you buy the full set. Suzuki’s V-Strom 1000 range blends [keep reading...]
Review: Eigo Waterproof Back Pack
Eigo Waterproof Back Pack RRP: £59.95 // Colours: Black/Fluo Tested by Nick Mowbray There’s only so much you can say about a backpack - but the Eigo Waterproof Back Pack deserves a special mention – [keep reading...]
Monimoto gets funding to fight motorcycle theft
Monimoto is a smart GPS tracker with a year’s battery-life that alerts your phone if your motorcycle is moved.
PREVIEW: January issue of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure
There is also more exciting news, reviews and guides with interviews from experts and excellent photography.
VIDEO: Charley Boorman chats all things adventure & Long Way Up
We teamed up with the Motorcycle Live Online to interview Charley Boorman about his most recent trip with Ewan McGregor and share his wisdom of travelling so many miles on two wheels.
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Seven
The bikes are starting to look like they have had some adventures Going local It may have taken a while, but by day five I felt like I had mastered the Indian approach to using [keep reading...]
The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Six
Buddhist prayer flags in Manali Finding the tourist trail So far, every day of riding has been different. The first day was a transition from the sprawling masses of Chandigarh to quiet back roads. It [keep reading...]
The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Five
Another day on the Himalayans in India - Pure bliss! Clear water and mucky kit Day three of riding in Himachel Pradesh was the best so far. We covered a similar distance to previous days, [keep reading...]
The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Four
Decorations for the bike were in order Alpine apples Waking up in a palace puts you in a good mood right from the start, I find. So does watching wild monkeys play just outside your [keep reading...]
SAVE SOME CASH: H-C Travel celebrates 25 YEARS of touring with a range of offers on trips to INDIA and the USA.
H-C Travel has cemented itself as one of the go-to tour providers for bikers since it first launched back in 1994 - and to celebrate 25 years of travel, it’s sent over a range of [keep reading...]
Myth-busting advice from the DVLA for bikers ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend
Almost 10,000 bikers were fined for putting untaxed motorbikes on the road last year according to latest figures from DVLA. Over the winter months, thousands of riders declare their motorbikes as SORN (Statutory Off Road [keep reading...]
Book a riding adventure with Legendary Rides in Greece this year
While there’s a lot to be said for an epic road trip through America on an Indian motorcycle, here’s an opportunity to ride one in Greece. Legendary Rides is a unique motorcycle tour company [keep reading...]
KTM to offer unique MX experience at famous Californian tracks
KTM has just announced its partnership with former FIM World Motocross Vice-Champion and KTM Global Race Director, Kurt Nicoll and California-based Champion MX Vacations - offering the chance to ride some of California's iconic motocross [keep reading...]
SAVE SOME CASH: Over £300 off Suzuki’s new V-Strom 1000 aluminium luggage
Suzuki has launched a new range of three-piece aluminium luggage for its V-Strom 1000 and V-Strom 1000XT – and you can save over £300 if you buy the full set. Suzuki’s V-Strom 1000 range blends [keep reading...]
Review: Eigo Waterproof Back Pack
Eigo Waterproof Back Pack RRP: £59.95 // Colours: Black/Fluo Tested by Nick Mowbray There’s only so much you can say about a backpack - but the Eigo Waterproof Back Pack deserves a special mention – [keep reading...]
Piaggio (the scooter people) have made this – the world’s first, intelligent luggage. No, really.
Piaggio (the scooter people) have made this - the world's first, intelligent luggage. No, really. https://youtu.be/_6cczpH-uQA It's only a concept, it's being put forward by people who usually make scooters and own Aprilia and it's [keep reading...]
Ventura releases performance pack luggage for KTM’s Super Duke GT
The new Ventura Bike Pack System for the KTM Super Duke GT has the best of both worlds: a sturdy rack-mounting system designed to hold the load safely and securely, and a range of [keep reading...]
PREVIEW: January issue of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure
There is also more exciting news, reviews and guides with interviews from experts and excellent photography.
VIDEO: Charley Boorman chats all things adventure & Long Way Up
We teamed up with the Motorcycle Live Online to interview Charley Boorman about his most recent trip with Ewan McGregor and share his wisdom of travelling so many miles on two wheels.
VIDEO: Testing the Harley-Davidson LiveWire
Mikko Nieminen is taking Harley-Davidson's first fully-electric motorcycle, the LiveWire, out for a 139-mile ride. But how long will the battery last until he needs to charge it?
PREVIEW: December issue of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure
In the December edition of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure, we ride the Bavarian boxer you thought couldn’t get any bigger.
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