Bike Reviews

  • TESTED: Fantic XEF Trail 250

    TESTED: Fantic XEF Trail 250

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    Chris Moss gets to grips with the Fantic. Here’s what you need to know: An undoubted left-field addition to the test, the Fantic XEF 250 Trail needs to be fully understood to be appreciated. Obviously more focused on off-road performance, the Italian bike is distinctly short of creature comforts and tech, those issues likely defining…

  • TESTED: Royal Enfield Himalayan 411

    TESTED: Royal Enfield Himalayan 411

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    Here’s what Chris Moss has to say about his time spent with the Himalayan 411: The Himalayan has a healthy and loyal following and it’s easy to see why. Difficult to compare to most other bikes on the market, its uniqueness gives it a real advantage and distinct appeal. Solidly built, its robust, utilitarian style…

  • TESTED: Voge 300 Rally

    TESTED: Voge 300 Rally

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    Chris Moss gives us his thoughts on the A2 licence-friendly Adventure Bike… If there’s one contentious subject in motorcycling guaranteed to prompt a long and divisive debate, it’s Chinese-built bikes. I’ve had many a conversation with a variety of people on the subject, and though few rarely end in full agreement, almost everyone admits the…

  • QUICK SPIN: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin

    QUICK SPIN: Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin

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    Editor Ross has been riding Honda’s flagship Adventure Motorcycle; Here’s what he thinks! Stepping ever further away from its Dakar Rally racing roots, Honda’s overhauled its Africa Twin Adventure Sports to create a seriously capable big-mile tourer that can hold its own with the best of them… For 2024, Honda’s finessed its Africa Twin Adventure…

  • QUICK SPIN: Moto Guzzi Stelvio

    QUICK SPIN: Moto Guzzi Stelvio

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    Named after the legendary Italian pass and based largely on the much-lauded V100 Mandello (with a few key changes), the new Moto Guzzi Stelvio has quite the reputation to uphold. Is it up to the challenge? Editor Ross found out… We’ve been out in the hills near Almeria in Spain to find out what the…

  • TEST: Ducati DesertX takes France

    TEST: Ducati DesertX takes France

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    Dave tests out a Ducati DesertX on a mini adventure, exploring the lesser-known roads of France.

  • Long Termer: 5 months on a Kawasaki Z-H2 SE

    Long Termer: 5 months on a Kawasaki Z-H2 SE

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    Andy is wrapping up his time on the Kawasaki Z-H2 SE, so what are his final thoughts?

  • LONG TERMER: Yamaha Tenere World Raid

    LONG TERMER: Yamaha Tenere World Raid

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    Dave Manning has been astride the big adventure bike. Here’s how he’s getting on: When it was dropped off at my gaff, my first thought was, ‘By the cringe, this is loads bigger than the normal Ténéré!’ Even though it’d been a couple of years since I rode the T7, over in the Lake District…

  • LONG TERMER: KTM 790 Duke

    LONG TERMER: KTM 790 Duke

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    MoreBikes Editor Ross has been riding the KTM for over six months now and has clocked up a few thousand miles. Here’s his latest thoughts… The KTM 790 Duke is built in China. Up to now, I’ve not really mentioned it. Plenty of stuff we own and consume is built over in the Far East,…

  • Test Ride: Harley-Davidson Sportster S & Pan America

    Test Ride: Harley-Davidson Sportster S & Pan America

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    Dave, Matt and Ross take Harley-Davidson’s Sportster S & Pan America on a big American road trip… kind of.

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