Bike Reviews
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Moto Guzzi V7 III Special – overview
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Words/Photos: Bob Pickett Moto Guzzi has been making motorcycles from its Mandello del Lario factory since 1921, and its V7 is an undeniable nod to its long, illustrious history. First launched in 2008, the V7 Special came along in 2012, before the third-generation V7 III Special arrived in 2017. That’s the one we’ve been riding.…
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THREE’S (NOT) A CROWD: Yamaha Tricity 300
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Three-wheeled vehicles have some peculiar licencing requirements. You’d probably think that you’re obliged to pass a motorcycle test if you’re riding something that leans from side to side. But you’d be wrong. It all depends. If the front wheels are more than 460mm apart it is legally classified as a tricycle; meaning you can ride…
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ADVENTURE POTENTIAL: KTM 390 Adventure
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Everyone has their own slightly different opinion about what it is that defines an adventure motorcycle. For some riders, an adventure simply involves a long slog on the motorway broken up by a couple of tame trails, but for others it means standing on the pegs for hours at a time churning up mud at…
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LA BELLA VITA: Vespa GTS 300
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I love Italy. I love Italian food, Italian drinks, Italian people, Italian cities, Italian bikes and Italian riding. Now I can add Italian scooters to the list, because Vespa’s GTS 300 is bloody brilliant. Yes, I might spend most of my time riding motorcycles – but that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate the simple, stylish…
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LOOKS CAN BE DECIEVING: Lexmoto LXR 125
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If you’re on the hunt for your first motorcycle, looking for a sturdy steed to help you cut through city traffic on a daily commute, or want a small capacity sunny Sunday scratcher, Lexmoto’s LXR 125 might be just what you’re looking for. When I was 17 the motorcycle to have was Aprilia’s RS 125.…
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SUPER COMMUTER: Honda SH125i
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There’s been no better time to take to two wheels. More than ever before, commuters are looking for alternatives to often crowed public transport – and surely Honda’s updated SH125i is as good a choice as any? Honda knows what it’s doing when it comes to scooters and has built a reputation for its not…
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TEENAGE KICKS: Bullit Hero 50
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If you’re 16 years old and you’re after a geared motorcycle, the options are few and far between. It’s been that way for years. But following the success of the Hero 125 which was released back in 2017, Bullit has created a 50cc version of its long-legged street scrambler – and it looks like learners…
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VIDEO: Testing the Harley-Davidson LiveWire
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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? [youtube url=”https://youtu.be/_4ICO6sXPt0″ width=”1280″ height=”720″ responsive=”yes” autoplay=”no” mute=”no” title=”A YouTube video the Harley-Davidson LiveWire Motorcycle”]
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Throwback: Our first impressions of Yamaha’s 2020 Tracer 700
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We’re out in Tenerife for the launch of Yamaha’s updated Tracer 700 for 2020 – and after a full day in the saddle, here are our (very brief) first impressions. The big changes for Yamaha’s 2020 Tracer 700 include an updated 689cc motor, adjustable suspension both front and rear, revised bodywork, an inverted LCD…
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Keeway RKR 125: Cross dresser
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A sprightly, race-inspired minnow that’s fun to ride at a daft price.
