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Kawasaki updates Versys 1000. THREE models to choose from.
Kawasaki has just confirmed it’s updating its Versys 1000 range for 2022 with the addition of a new entry-level and new SE model to sit either side of the current S. The Japanese factory hasn’t exactly gone to town, there’s only some very minor changes to the bulk of the bike – instead it’s focusing…
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Suzuki releases new colours for V-Strom 650 range
Suzuki has released new colour options for its ever-popular V-Strom 650 and V-Strom 650XT middleweight adventure machines. The base model V-Strom 650 will continue to be available in the pearl brilliant white with its blue graphic on the beak, and for 2022 will be joined by a reversed option, which sees pearl vigour blue bodywork…
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PREVIEW: November issue of Back Street Heroes magazine
Take a look at the best custom bikes of old in the November issue of Back Street Heroes!
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Everything you need to know about motorcycle and scooter insurance
Motorcycle insurance is different to cars. Bike crashes tend to cause much more damage to the bike, but less to other vehicles and/or people.
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Ladies Who Ride: Gina Docherty
Gina, 39, a nurse from Port Glasgow, Inverclyde has been riding for about three years. MoreBikes caught up with the busy Gina, to talk about bikes! What do you ride? I ride an 02 plate, red and black Honda CBR 600F Sport!Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper.…
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BIG REVEAL: Triumph’s Tiger 660 Sport
Triumph’s just released all the information about its new Tiger Sport 660 – and here’s everything you need to know about the smallest version of the British factory’s adventure bike-cum-sport tourer. Powered by the same 660cc motor as the Trident 660, which was won widespread acclaim since its release last year, the Tiger Sport 660…
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Ladies Who Ride: Review! Alpinestars Stella Andes V3 Drystar textile motorcycle jacket
Victoria Levitt needed a well fitting, functional textile motorcycle jacket to cope with the demands of her adventure motorcycle riding and regular road riding. She owns a Royal Enfield Himalayan, a Suzuki GS500E and a Harley Davidson Sportster 883. What did she choose? MoreBikes found out… “Finding well-fitting, flattering women’s motorcycle gear that runs true…
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Ladies Who Ride: Reviews! Dainese Impeto Motorcycle Gloves
MoreBikes caught up with 25 year old Orthodontic dental nurse and Isle of Wight resident Tahnee Attwood. Tahnee rides (takes deep breath..) K6 GSXR 750, Yamaha R1, KTM 500 exc, Honda CRF450X in dirt set up and CRF450R in Supermoto set up! Luckily, she took time off riding all these lovely bikes to tell us…
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Suzuki revives the Phantom with special edition GSX-R1000R
Suzuki has revived the Phantom name with a new special edition GSX-R1000R, available with an RRP of £17,499. Like the iconic GSX-R1000 K6 Phantom from 2006, the new GSX-R1000R Phantom is completed with a Yoshimura exhaust – this time an R11 silencer and heatshield finished in black metal magic with a carbon cap – and…
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Ladies Who Ride: Reviews! Weise Tundra Motorcycle Jeans
Review by Zoe Young: When I am riding, I want to focus on just that. Feeling gear cut into me, worrying about a muffin top or fears of channelling the Michelin man are unwanted thoughts and distractions. I would love to comfortably wear a full leather suit and feel front page magazine worthy, but…
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What you need to know when buying… Retro leather jackets
Leather motorcycle jackets have certainly come a long way since their early beginnings, with increased – and lighter – impact protection, the use of new fabrics with higher abrasion-resistance levels, and swish new designs. But despite the advances in technology, there’s an increasing trend for riders wanting original and classically designed garments. Here’s what you…
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Ducati showcase first episode of its World Première 2022 web series
From September 30th, the season for the introduction of new Ducati products will begin with its extensive release schedule, culminating in the launch of the middleweight ADV: the Desert X.
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Ladies Who Ride! Clare Hodgson
We caught up with Ward administrator Clare Hodgson, 44, from near Wrexham, who rides a 2010 Triumph Street Triple. What got you into motorcycling? “I Started riding at 16 when my parents put me through the CBT to give me more independence” Clare told MoreBikes. “I was riding a Honda MT5! I Passed my test…
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Ladies Who Ride: Reviews! HJC i70 Astro
Review by Jessica Little: A helmet is the most important piece of equipment bikers own, and somewhat surprisingly, it’s the only piece of protective gear bikers must wear under the law, so of course any rider wants to buy the best they can within their means. When looking for my first helmet, I went straight…
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7 motorcycling myths that simply aren’t true
All the answers to all the nonsense you’ll hear from parents, aunties, friends and colleagues when you tell them you want to learn to ride a bike.
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Classic Motorcycle Day at Crich Tramway Village
On Sunday 3rd October, Crich Tramway Village in Derbyshire will host their 4th Annual Classic Motorcycle Day.
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Best motorcycle routes in Dartmoor and Exmoor: maps and .gpx files
There’s some spectacular riding down in the south west corner of the UK. With two distinct coastlines and two National Parks, Devon’s the place to go if you’re looking for dramatic scenery and top riding all in one spot. From dramatic seascapes and wide-open moorland to nadgery little lanes and picturesque towns and villages, this…
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GP for the masses…
Way back in 2002 Ducati surprised the biking world when it showcased its new V4-powered sportsbike: the GP3. It was to hit the MotoGP scene in time for the 2003 season, with Loris Capirossi and Troy Bayliss atop this beautiful and capable bike that powered Loris to a podium in its very first outing, before…
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BLOG: Welcome back to Motorcycle Live!
‘Welcome Back’ is the new slogan for the return of Motorcycle Live this December (4th-12th) after a year in exile due to the pandemic, and a welcome return it will most certainly be – injecting some additional normality back into the motorcycle industry’s social calendar.
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PIAGGIO GROUP WINS FIRST-INSTANCE EUROPEAN PATENT INFRINGEMENT SUITS AGAINST PEUGEOT MOTORCYCLES
AFTER THE VESPA, THE UNIQUE NATURE OF THE PIAGGIO MP3 SCOOTER IS ALSO RECOGNISED The Piaggio Group (PIA.MI) said that, with rulings issued within a few days of each other, both the Tribunal Judiciaire of Paris and the Court of Milan had found Peugeot Motorcycles (now owned by an Indian Group) guilty of infringing a…
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Ladies Who Ride: Victoria Levitt
We caught up with Compliance Officer Victoria, 32, who lives in a market town in North Yorkshire with her rather nice collection of motorcycles… So, Victoria, what do you own? “I’ve got a 2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan, a 1997 Suzuki GS500e and a 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster 883. Something for most occasions!”Article continues below… Advert…
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CFMOTO ENTER 2022 MOTO3
The Chinese manufacturer CFMOTO is in the news again. This time they join Pierer Mobility associated brands KTM, GASGAS and Husqvarna, entering the 2022 Moto3 World Championship CFMOTO has confirmed its presence from 2022 onwards, lining up in the Moto3 category. The list released by Dorna included a project that will have the know-how of…
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EVENTS: TOP reasons to VISIT the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show
The Stafford Classic Bike Show will be back with a bang this October. Here’s why you need to make some room in your diary. Michael Dunlop’s the Guest of Honour Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Nineteen-time TT winner…
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DUCATI teases NEW bikes for 2021
The Italian factory has announced it’ll kick off its launch season on September 30th – and we can’t wait to see what it’s got coming for 2021. With (at least) six new models expected, Ducati’s decided to stagger the big reveals for its 2022 bikes over a couple of months – starting on September 30th…
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