Street Bikes
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TEST: Yamaha MT-09
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Bruce Wilson takes a close look at Yamaha’s hugely popular 900cc hyper-naked… Yamaha’s MT-09 is a special bike. Its big torque, big wheelies, and a practical, comfy riding position have helped sell the dream to the masses in a way the factory could have probably never imagined. A decade and over 200,000 bikes later, there’s…
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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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NEWS: Norton Motorcycles welcomes Revolutions as first sales partner in Scotland
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Norton Motorcycles has begun a new sales partnership with established sportscar dealer, Revolutions, located in Perth, Scotland. With this latest addition to Norton’s network, Revolutions became Scotland’s first sales partner. The Norton Commando 961, V4SV, and V4CR are all available to view, test ride, and purchase from the location. The 125th Anniversary Limited Edition models…
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NEWS: Clever tech for hazard perception training
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Devon and Cornwall Police are working to make young riders safer on the road using some clever new technology Motorcycling is dangerous. The statistics don’t lie; with bikers accounting for a quarter of all road deaths nationally, despite only accounting for one per cent of traffic. But Devon and Cornwall Police reckon they can help…
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KTM: Lower Capacity Deals!
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UP TO £1,000 SAVINGS AVAILABLE AS KTM EXTENDS EXCEPTIONAL POWER DEALS TO LOW-CAPACITY STREET MACHINES KTM recognises that the READY TO RACE ethos is one shared by many. With a range of small-capacity machines equally as aggressive as their larger, parallel-twin stablemates, this full-throttle attitude is now even more accessible to both A2 and full…
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RIDING SKILLS: Get Planning!
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Riding a motorcycle is one of the best things you can do – we all know that. But if you have been riding a little while, you also know that it’s not always easy, and advancing your riding skills is essential to keep yourself safe. The clever way to take your first step towards advanced…
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KIT: Ruroc Atlas 4.0 Review
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Bob Pickett has been testing the Ruroc Atlas 4.0 full-face motorcycle helmet. Here’s Bob’s thoughts! Slipping on easily, the 4.0 squeezes the cheeks but is comfortable – but for a carbon lid, the ATLAS 4.0 is weighty (a reported 1600g). On the plus side It returns total stability even on a naked bike at motorway…
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POTHOLES: How much ££ is needed?
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The staggering amount of cash needed to repair the nation’s crumbling roads has been revealed. It’s a bit rough out there at the minute – quite literally – with Britain’s roads in an increasingly sorry state and councils seemingly struggling to find the cash to keep up with the repairs. Which is exactly what the…
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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,…
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SUZUKI GSX-S950: 2024 colours revealed
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Suzuki has revealed 2024 colours for its GSX-S950. The 95PS GSX-S model, which can be restricted for A2 licence compliance, will come in a silver and dark red this year, along with an updated trademark metallic triton blue and a stealth all-black version. The GSX-S950 is based on the GSX-S1000 platform and shares the same frame and GSX-R-derived swingarm. It also…
