Adventure Bikes
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Bickers and Alpinestars Partnership
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UK Distributor Bickers has announced a new partnership with Alpinestars, from 2024 Bickers will be a newly appointed distributor of Alpinestars Off-Road range of MX, Enduro and Trials footwear and protections. Alpinestars has been redefining protection for motorcyclists ever since the company was established in 1963. Commitment to innovation has led Alpinestars to become the…
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RIDER SKILLS: Taking to the Trails!
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Riding ‘off-road’ might look intimidating from the outside looking in, but it doesn’t have to be, particularly when you’re being shown the ropes by Phoenix Trails. Fancy a bit of trail riding but don’t know where to start? With centre’s close to the legal-lane abundant Salisbury Plains, North Downs, West Pennines and Peak District, the…
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WIN: a brand new Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE with Louis Moto!
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Europe’s leading motorcycle clothing and accessories retailer, Louis Moto, brings its annual prize draw to the UK, with a new Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE adventure bike up for grabs. Louis Moto is offering UK customers the opportunity to enter its annual competition for the first time, with Suzuki’s latest middleweight V-Strom 800 DE adventure bike…
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RIDER SKILLS: Riding with a pillion
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There are many ways to enjoy riding motorcycles, but there’s something pretty special about sharing the experience with a pillion. However, it does take a little planning and a bit of skill to make it work seamlessly. We talked to Steve Metcalfe from Phoenix Motorcycle Training to find out exactly how to go about it……
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VTR Customs BMW R1300GS…
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The BMW GS has solidified its position as the ultimate adventure bike, making it a highly coveted motorcycle in the current market. Enthusiasts praised the all-new R 1300 GS upon its reveal for its enhanced performance, upgraded technology, and lighter weight, setting it apart from its predecessor. Initially, the R 1300 GS is a highly…
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Moto Guzzi: Is the Stornello Scrambler coming back?
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Moto Guzzi, the renowned Italian motorcycle brand, offers an impressive range of models. Their line-up includes laid-back roadsters such as the V7, adventurous explorers like the V85 TT, and even a foray into sport-touring with the V100 Mandello. However, the Guzzi line-up lacks a scrambler model, which the now-defunct V7 Stornello previously filled. This may…
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LAUNCH RIDE: First impressions of Moto Guzzi’s new V85 range
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Last month, we got the chance to head out for a brief blast on the three updated middleweight adventure bikes from the Italian firm – but we weren’t allowed to tell you about it until now. Here’s what you need to know about the latest version of Moto Guzzi’s much-loved V85 TT and TT Travel,…
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QUICK SPIN: Triumph Scrambler 1200
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The Scrambler 1200 joined the Triumph line-up back in 2019 and was an instant hit. New for this year, we see a reinvented 1200 XE and the all-new 1200 X model. Tim Neave has spent some time with the big Scrambler. Here’s what he has to say: The Scrambler 1200 XE might just have nabbed…
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Quick Spin: Triumph Tiger 900
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The middleweight adventure bike market is seriously competitive at the moment. Triumph’s Tiger 900 has never really been the go-to choice for those who like riding on the rough stuff, with other, more stripped-back machines getting the headlines. But maybe it deserves a closer look. That’s just what our editor Ross has done… A relaxed…
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First Impressions: Moto Guzzi Stelvio
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Editor Ross has been the Moto Guzzi Stelvio in Spain. What does he think? Here’s what you need to know: We’ve been out in the hills near Almeria in Spain to find out what the new Moto Guzzi Stelvio is made of. Named after the legendary Italian pass and based largely on the much-lauded V100…
