Back Street Heroes

Back Street Heroes
Back Street Heroes is the UK’s biggest-selling and best custom bike magazine. We cover all styles of custom bikes and the custom biker lifestyle. Subscribe here.

New kit: Munro Armoured Motorcycle Shirt from Roadskin

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3 November 2023

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Mark Lancaster

Named in tribute to legendary motorcycle rider Burt Munro, this shirt offers AA-rated protection for motorcycle riders while remaining lightweight and comfortable. With its Kevlar® lining, this product is meticulously crafted to safeguard against unforeseen mishaps, allowing you to fully relish the joys of life on two wheels, all the while looking stylish and turning…
December Issue

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31 October 2023

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Alex Bestwick

Take a look at the best custom bikes of old in the December issue of Back Street Heroes!
November 2023

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3 October 2023

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Alex Bestwick

Take a look at the best custom bikes of old in the extra special November issue of Back Street Heroes!
What we wear: ‘Leather Leg Bag’ from Roadskin

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12 September 2023

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Mark Lancaster

Sometimes, I don’t want to carry a rucksack, but I will always want my specs, wallet, phone and keys with me. Stuffing the pockets of my jacket and jeans on the bike isn’t always ideal, so I was very happy to try out the leather leg bag from the folks at Roadskin. The Roadskin motorcycle…
What we wear: ‘Easyrider’ short motorcycle gloves from Roadskin

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11 September 2023

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Mark Lancaster

Initially designed for Special Forces use, the Roadskin Easyrider CE Approved Level 1 Glove has since been fully adapted as a motorcycle glove.So, what’s the marriage of Special Forces Gloves and Motorcycle Gloves actually like? There’s clearly a need for comfort and a huge demand for safety, whether you’re battering down doors or getting some…
Cost-Effective Classics: Kawasaki VN900

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29 August 2023

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Mark Lancaster

“If you fancy a change from the vanilla side of biking then a Metric Cruiser like the VN900 is probably one of the best places to start.” WORDS: Steve Cooper PHOTOS: Mortons Archive Not everyone wants or needs out-and out-speed. For many sports bikes are simply too much and, if you’re not into transcontinental stuff,…
New Back Street Heroes merchandise now available

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3 August 2023

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Alex Bestwick

If you never miss an issue of Back Street Heroes, check out our updated merchandise now on offer.
September Issue

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1 August 2023

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Alex Bestwick

Take a look at the best custom bikes of old in the September issue of Back Street Heroes!
Tour with Steve Berry!

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26 July 2023

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Alex Bestwick

Steve Berry, well-known biking enthusiast, journalist, and former presenter of Top Gear, has partnered with Classic Grand Touring to create a new adventure business called Berry’s Bike Adventures.
The Back Street Heroes Custom Championship final to park up at Stafford!

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12 July 2023

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Alex Bestwick

The final of the nationally renowned BSH Custom Championships has a new home! The long-standing motorcycling competition, hosted by the original custom bike magazine, Back Street Heroes, will now take centre stage at the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, held at Stafford Showground over the weekend of October 14-15, 2023.