MoreBikes November 2023
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RIDER SKILLS: Emergency Stops
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Going fast is easy, just roll the twist grip. But what goes fast must eventually slow down, and braking effectively can be a bit of a challenge. Here’s how to get it right… Experienced riders sometimes talk about ‘roadcraft’, a set of skills that enables them to read the road and traffic around them, and…
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What We Wear: Roadskin Taranis Elite motorcycle jeans (ladies)
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Our reviewer Kate Chorley gives feedback on her Roadskin Taranis Elite motorcycle jeans! I don’t always get on well with bike jeans. I’ve often found them a little too thick, occasionally uncomfortable, and frequently ill-fitting – but this pair from Roadskin are just right. They’re a good-looking, true-to-size, figure-flattering option which look good both on…
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Used Bike Guide: Yamaha XSR700 (2015-2021)
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The XSR is a cracking bike. That should come as no surprise, because it’s essentially a reworked version of Yamaha’s massively-popular MT-07. It features the same 689cc parallel-twin engine and lightweight chassis – but gets some stylish extras to help it stand apart from its slightly more aggressive middleweight naked sibling. It’s light, easy to…
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QUICK SPIN: Moto Morini Seiemmezzo
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Moto Morini’s properly back in business, with a pair of new machines which hark back to one of the most iconic bikes in its history. WORDS: Dave Manning PHOTOS: Potski Media The new Moto Morini Seiemmezzo (which is Italian for ‘six-and-a-half’) is a swift glance in the rear-view mirror for Morini; named with reference to…
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Used Bike Guide: BMW k1600B (2016-on)
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£10,000-£18,000 BMW’s big-mile cruiser is also well worth a look if you’ve not got your heart set on something with more ‘old-school’ styling. The K1600, and K1600B which we’re focusing on here, are excellent motorcycles. The German firm knows how to build refined, reliable and capable motorcycles that’ll run forever, and this is no different.…
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Used Bike Guide: Triumph Rocket III (2005-2008)
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£5000-£10,000 The original Rocket’s not the most obvious choice if you’re looking at more conventional cruisers… but the bad-ass 2.3-litre monster from Triumph has bags of attitude, masses of torque and a whopping rear tyre (which was the biggest on a production bike at the time of its release). That’s all the same core ingredients…
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Scheme to improve biker safety
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You never stop learning – which is why a new police-backed plan is encouraging bikers to improve their road safety with some additional training. Here’s the lowdown. The scheme is part of a new ‘Vulnerable Road Users Operation’ instigated by the National Police Chiefs’ Council – following the release of a batch of figures which…
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New Bikes: Aprilia’s RS 457
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The Italian firm’s looking to snap up sales in the learner legal market, revealing a proper A2-compliant sportsbike in the form of its new RS 457. Here’s what you need to know. Riders of a sporty disposition have got plenty to get excited about next year. There’s some exciting stuff going on at the lower…
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The Kove 450 Rally is coming
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There’s about to be an exciting new option for off-road riders who dream of Dakar Rallys… the Kove 450 Rally. The Chinese firm’s only been around since 2017, but after showing its bike at EICMA last year and competing in the 2023 Dakar Rally, it’s starting to become pretty clear the company has big plans…
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BMW’s R1300GS; what you need to know
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BMW reveals the R 1300 GS. New engine. New suspension. Less weight. BMW’s gone to town with the newest versions of its much-loved GS adventure bike – upping the capacity, overhauling the motor, updating the suspension and reducing the weight. Here’s what you need to know about what’s likely to be one of the biggest…
