Adventure Bikes
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Moto Morini GOES BIG!
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Speaking to the press, Moto Morini’s General Manager Alberto Monni said that there’s a whole host of new machines earmarked for production in the not-too-distant future. Following its takeover by Chinese automotive giant Zhongeng in 2018, things went a bit quiet at the historic Italian firm. It stated its plans to significantly increase production and…
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Best biking roads in the Yorkshire Dales: Video, maps and .gpx files
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The Yorkshire Dales is famous for its spectacular scenery, unspoilt countryside, picturesque towns and villages and ample supply of opportunities for outdoor pursuits (including hiking, climbing, caving and more) – but in addition to all that, it’s also a haven for bikers; with a seemingly endless supply of cracking roads to keep you entertained. To…
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BREAKING NEWS: TRIUMPH ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF THE ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE MANUFACTURER OSET BIKES
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Triumph announces the acquisition of the electric motorcycle manufacturer OSET Bikes, as part of their wider plan of offering a full range of off-road motorcycles and nurture a new generation of motorcycle riders. Ahead of the launch of the Motocross and Enduro range, Triumph Motorcycles takes another exciting step in the off-road world through the…
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BMW R1250GS – does it still lead the pack?
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Gary Hartshome checks if the GS still leads the pack.. The instigator of all things adventure in the motorcycle world continues to evolve since its launch over 40 years ago. The GS’ engine has grown in capacity, the mechanical features have advanced, and rider aids have become plentiful, but is it still the King? My…
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Sinnis announce a new 125cc Supermoto
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Equipped for when the tarmac gets tight, the SM-R combines Sinnis’ most powerful 125cc engine to date with the Super-Motard riding versatility. Its torquey, 14.8 bhp liquid-cooled engine combined with Motard-derived geometry provides confidence-inspiring control across all speeds and lean angles. For added peace of mind while on the road, the SM-R features Anti-Lock braking…
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Our Mikko brings a cannon to a knife fight with a bit of V4S action..
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The Ducati Multistrada V4 S stands out from most line-ups, but on our trip down south it was definitely the odd one out. Mainly because of the engine. It’s not just that it was the only four-cylinder bike among twins in this test, but it’s a very special engine: the 1158cc V4 powerplant was lifted…
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Cruise missile in adventure clothes
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KTM 1290 Super Adventure S – Dave Manning gets to grips with the KTM in Devon and Somerset With adventure bikes seemingly becoming very alike when it comes to styling, the KTM Super Adventure S stands out with that insectoid ‘face’ looking even more aggressive with the addition of the centrally -mounted Bosch radar for…
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GASGAS HITS THE ROAD
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The new GASGAS ES 700 and GASGAS SM 700 are a bit of a departure from the Spanish firm’s usual fare… they’re designed for the road. We all know of GasGas. The iconic Spanish firm has made its name making competition-ready Supermoto, Enduro and Trail motorcycles since the mid-80s. But we’re starting to see some…
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KTM REVEALS ITS 2023 ENDURO LINE-UP
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That’s right. It’s that time of the year already, with the biggest names in off-road motorcycling beginning to reveal their latest batch of bikes for 2023. The latest: KTM. All in, the Austrian factory has five new two-stroke enduro bikes for 2023: the 150 EXC, 250 EXC, 300 EXC, 250 EXC Six Days and 300…
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RICKY CARMICHAEL AND IVÁN CERVANTES TESTING AND DEVELOPMENT AT THE TRIUMPH FACTORY
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As part of the ongoing development of Triumph’s new motocross and enduro competition motorcycle plans, Ricky Carmichael and Iván Cervantes joined the team at the Triumph Factory to review and test the latest development prototypes. The greatest motocross rider of all time, Ricky Carmichael, and five-time enduro world champion Iván Cervantes, spent the last week…
