Mark Lancaster
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Tiger Tweaks…
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Triumph has just added Active Preload Reduction to its latest generation Tiger 1200s – making the whopping adventure bike more accessible for less leggy riders. The British firm has announced that it’s now going to be kitting its flagship adventure bike with some clever technology that’ll reduce its seat height with a press of a…
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Hayabusa Overhaul, so we’ve heard..
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Leaked documents suggest Suzuki’s planning some serious engine updates to its much-loved Hayabusa It’s been three years since Suzuki last updated the ’Busa, and it looks like the increasingly active Japanese firm has further plans for one of its most iconic motorcycles. It’s great to have confirmation that the bike is going to be sticking…
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Ducati Touring Reboot
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It’s looking like Ducati’s gearing up to get back into the sport touring game with two new variants of its Supersport 950 on the way soon. Recently filed registration documents suggest that we’re going to be treated to a couple of versions of Ducati’s Supersport 950 – and the suggestion is that they’re going to…
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HONDA CBR750R? Patents say yes…
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Rumours and patent applications from Japan suggest a motorcycle on the way that uses the same chassis and engine as the new Honda Hornet but with a sporty different styling. Here’s what we know about the CBR750R. At the official presentation, which took place at the Cologne Motor Show in October 2022, Honda revealed the…
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Akrapovič Slip-On Exhausts For Honda CB750 Hornet And XL750 Transalp
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Akrapovič has just launched two new slip-on exhaust systems specifically crafted for Honda fans. The Slip-On Line (Titanium) was created for the Honda XL750 Transalp, while the Slip-On Line (Carbon) caters to the Honda CB750 Hornet. The Slip-On Line for the Honda XL750 Transalp is crafted using materials recognized for their use in competitive settings.…
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Suzuki rolls out ‘click-to-buy’ on 125cc scooter range
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Suzuki has rolled out a new ‘click-to-buy’ scheme on its 125cc scooter range. It allows customers to buy online via the official Suzuki website, with orders fulfilled by their local dealership. Making the buying process quicker and more straightforward, the scheme is available on the newly launched Address 125, Avenis 125, and the Burgman Street…
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Kawasaki Ninja and Z EV models Spark a New Era
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Created to sit proudly within the 125cc class of current motorcycles, the new Kawasaki EV machines will be available in Ninja and Z family styles as Z e-1 and Ninja e-1, with both able to boast mid-capacity type chassis and running gear specifications delivering typical Kawasaki fun to ride characteristics mated to zero-emission desirability. With…
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Yamaha’s All-New WR450F
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The new 2024 WR450F is the lightest, slimmest and fastest 450cc enduro bike Yamaha has ever built. Based closely on the new-generation YZ450F motocross machine that has shown its winning potential in MXGP and AMA Supercross, the next-generation WR450F delivers highly controllable performance, easily tuneable power and next-level agility. Styling is radically updated on this…
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Used Bike Test: Yamaha R6
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If you had a pound for every Yamaha R6 ever sold… you’d have lots of pounds. I don’t know exactly how many of the machines have trundled down the Japanese brand’s production line since the model’s inauguration back in 1999, but the answer is ‘a lot’. R6s are everywhere, and rightfully so because they’ve been…
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What we wear: ‘Leather Leg Bag’ from Roadskin
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Sometimes, I don’t want to carry a rucksack, but I will always want my specs, wallet, phone and keys with me. Stuffing the pockets of my jacket and jeans on the bike isn’t always ideal, so I was very happy to try out the leather leg bag from the folks at Roadskin. The Roadskin motorcycle…
