Bike Reviews
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Longtermers: 23 weeks on a Suzuki GSX-S 1000
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After 23 weeks, a crash and a trade in, it’s time for Andy to return the termer Suzuki. What were his concluding thoughts?
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Kymco’s Adventure Scooter – 1000 miles in
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We’ve put some mileage on the Kymco. Editor Ross elaborates… Big scooters are great. They’re practical, comfortable and quick off the line – and yet, in the UK, we don’t buy them in anything like the volumes as our European counterparts. Maybe it’s the weather; maybe it’s because kids here can only start riding at…
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We Ride: Herald’s Brute 500
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Herald’s made a big leap forward with the release of its raucous, stripped-back custom-style single – the Brute 500. The (mostly) British-built naked is similarly spec-ed and similarly priced to the brand-new BSA Gold Star – and probably could appeal to the type of riders BSA is aiming its bike at: young, trendy types (not…
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Cost-Effective Classics: Benelli 2C and Moto Guzzi 250TS
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An alternative take on 70s stroker twins – WORDS: Steve Cooper PHOTOS: Mortons Archive Italian bikes come with reputations of various kinds. Generally, they handle better than many of their Oriental counterparts, have malevolent electrics, can be unreliable and difficult to repair and, very often, are fearsomely expensive. This month we aim to set the…
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First Ride: Bluroc Tracker 125
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WORDS: Chris Bailey PHOTOS: Gary Chapman Having recently passed my CBT, I was on the lookout for a motorbike which was capable of getting me from A to B, as smoothly and stylishly as possible. Enter Bluroc’s Tracker 125. With its rugged neo-retro looks and the deep rumble of its engine, it definitely turned more…
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QUICK SPIN: Triumph Tiger Sport 660
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We caught up with Bob Pickett to get his thoughts on Triumph’s sporty 660: Triumph shook up the middleweight naked market in 2021 when it launched the Trident. The 660cc triple had a great engine, powerful brakes and sharp handling, yet managed to work for both new and experienced riders. 2022 saw the launch of…
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AJS ’71 Desert Scrambler
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Following the success of its Tempest Scrambler 125, A.J.S. has decided to take things a step further with a bike inspired by its 14th place finish in the legendary Mojave Desert race in 1971. Riding an A.J.S. Stormer, A.J.S. competition manager Mike Jackson brought it home against an incredible 3200 racers, tackling a gruelling 190-mile…
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AJS Tempest Scrambler
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The learner legal scrambler market is massive. If knobbly-tyre-clad 125cc machines are your bag you’re properly spoilt for choice – but to find one with actual heritage like this A.J.S. isn’t so easy. Okay, so just like the Heralds, Mutts and Mashs of this world, the Tempest Scrambler (and the ’71 Desert Scrambler) is an…
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Cost-effective Classics: SUZUKI RF900
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Rated four out of five or better on numerous websites for performance, quality and equipment, it’s the sub-£4000 bike with a 160mph potential. Sold as a ‘budget bike’ back in the late 90s, there’s little that’s shabby about this bike! Tough as they come, reliable, torquey, hugely capable and comfortable, Suzuki’s RF900 ticks so many…
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Yamaha XMAX 300 TECH MAX
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Charlie Oakman’s been to Italy to put Yamaha’s newest sport scooter through its paces. Here’s how he got on. Launching an upgraded Sport Scoot to European journalists? Milan’s the place. Leaving the airport and heading into the city is like plunging into Scooter-Soup such is the popularity of this urban form of transport on the…
