Bike Reviews
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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R: is buying used the way to go?
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The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is back for 2024 – but is buying used a better idea?
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LONG TERMER: Suzuki GSX-8S
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Stuart Baker gives his final thoughts on the GSX before it goes back… It’s time to bid a fond farewell to the fabulous Suzuki GSX-8S – a bike which proved to be far more than the sum of its parts on the spec sheet. A budget 776cc parallel twin didn’t exactly get me excited, so…
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LONG-TERMER: Yamaha Tenere World Raid
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Dave Manning gives us an update on the big adventure bike… I used to think that the low average mileage clocked up by so many British riders was just down to the fact that they weren’t using their bikes on the daily commute to work. And, four years ago, the situation changed quite drastically for…
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TEST RIDE: Ducati Scrambler Icon 800
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Ross Mowbray sees what he makes of Ducati’s base model Scrambler, the Icon 800 – can it keep up with the rest of the range?
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LONG-TERMER: Mossy bids farewell to the V-Strom
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Chris Moss has had the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE for 11 months now. He’s saying goodbye to it, though. Here are his final thoughts! After doing so much together in 11 months and 11,000 miles, bidding farewell to the trusty V-Strom 800DE hasn’t been easy. I shouldn’t feel so sad about the split really. Very soon…
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LONG TERMER: Kymco 360-320
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Jonathan Schofield (Jono) has covered over 2500 miles now on the scooter. Here’s how he’s getting on… ‘Absence makes the heart grow fonder.’ I’ve always thought that was a funny phrase; in this modern world of constant connectivity, You’re never more than a call away from the ones you miss. That’s not so easy when…
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TESTED: Honda CRF300L
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Chris Moss runs the rule over the CRF and editor Ross gives his verdict: I’d had to wait until the end of the first day to get on the Honda, but the timing turned out to be perfect. Darkening skies, with rain imminent, meant the prospect of riding the last 80-mile leg to the hotel…
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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…
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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…
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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…
