BMW R1200GS
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New SW Motech Dakar panniers for adventure bikes
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Tailored for adventure and touring riders, SW Motech’s new Dakar luggage system combines the light weight and versatility of soft luggage, with the secure mounting and stability of hard panniers.The Dakar bags feature a two layer construction, with a tough 1680 Ballistic-Nylon outer and waterproof inner layer, to create a super-durable dry-bag.Each bag offers 32…
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Givi’s new accessories for the BMW R1200GS
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GIVI enhances the most famous trail motorcycle of the market with a wide range of accessories that make the BMW machine even more versatile, robust and complete. The Italian manufacturer has developed a kit for the GS to face all kinds of journeys and adventures on and off road with a larger load capacity, better…
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New Mustang seats for BMW R1200GS
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Combining 34 years of seat making expertise with the latest CAD-CAM engineering, Mustang Motorcycle Products has created a new seat exclusively for the BMW R1200GS adventure touring bike. Already well known for its offerings in the V-Twin/Metric Cruiser markets, Mustang has recently branched out, creating a range of replacement seats and accessories for Triumphs. However,…
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R&G Headlight guard for BMW R1200GS
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The R&G Headlight Guard is the first line of defence for the asymmetric item on the front of BMW’s R1200GS (2013 onwards). Damage from road or trail debris is not only expensive to fix – the standard item is £315 and the LED Headlight is a £940 upgrade – but it could leave a…
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Seat racks: a new way to carry luggage on a motorcycle
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Seat Racks are a neat and flexible new way to fit a luggage rack, from the motorcycle engineers at SW-Motech in Germany. Designed to replace the pillion seat, the Seat Rack uses the same fitting/locking mechanism, so it simply clicks in place to provide instant carrying capacity. The CNC machined aluminium alloy rack is…
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Understand YOUR motorcycle suspension
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Maxton Engineering are one of the world’s top motorcycle suspension specialists, and the perfect people to demystify the springy stuff. Words and photos by: John Milbank How many times have you heard the local pub pundit dishing out his ‘expert’ advice: “You want to stiffen that up with a bit more preload” or…
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2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 review
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£9999 | 99bhp | 76lb-ft | liquid-cooled V-twin Tested by Roland Brown. Motorcycle Journalist and former international racer, Roland Brown is one of the world’s most respected bike testers. Subscribe to his fantastic YouTube channel – iMotorcycle Video – here. Suzuki have been very quiet on the new model front in the last few years, but…
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2014 BMW R1200RT review
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£15,390 | 125bhp | 92lb-ft | liquid-cooled boxer twin Tested by Roland Brown. Motorcycle Journalist and former international racer, Roland Brown is one of the world’s most respected bike testers. Subscribe to his fantastic YouTube channel – iMotorcycle Video – here. The initials RT have stood for a touring version of BMW’s boxer ever since the…
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2014 Yamaha Super Tenere XT1200ZE Review
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£12,799 | 111bhp@7250rpm | 86lb-ft@6000rpm | liquid-cooled parallel twin Adventure sportsbikes are currently the UK’s best-sellers, many coming fully-equipped with semi-active suspension, sophisticated anti-lock brakes, traction control and advanced engine management. MCM finds out how Yamaha’s newly revised Super Ténéré fares against its flagship rivals at the launch in Italy… Tell me about the…
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2014 BMW R nineT review
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£11,600 | 110bhp@7750rpm | 88lb-ft@6000rpm | air/oil-cooled boxer twin 90 years in the making, the R nineT was inspired by the Bavarian company’s history with boxer engines. From the traditional riveted oval VIN plate, to the modern S1000RR derived forks, it’s a bike that mixes old-school design values and simplicity, with the latest handling…
