MoreBikes
MoreBikes
There’s a fresh new look for the world’s biggest motorcycle monthly… and we’re making it even easier for new riders to get on two wheels too.
From this month the new publication MoreBikes combines the very best of Motor Cycle Monthly as well as its sister title On Two Wheels – the paper made specifically for those who want to get into motorcycling, return to it, or stay on smaller capacity machines. Subscribe here.
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Why I want points adding to my bike licence!
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‘Evening officer, how can I help?’ Fifth ride on the BMW S1000RR and my first nick of the year. In the wet, slipping through the traffic, making brisk progress, like a swan gliding with majesty and cool authority. He didn’t think so. At least at first. The following discussion will be familiar to most of…
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Hard work could win you a Suzuki V-Strom
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Suzuki GB is delighted to announce its continued support of the Dickies UK Worker of the Year competition, with this year’s winner able to choose either a new V-Strom 1000 adventure bike, SX4 S-Cross car, or KingQuad 750 ATV as the prize. The UK Worker of the Year competition, launched at the opening round of…
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Honda: More automatic bikes to come
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It’s exciting to see progression in petrol engines, so Motor Cycle Monthly asked Koki Kobayashi (Large Project Leader) and Kosaku Takahashi (Dual Clutch Transmission Engineer) where they see the technology going over the coming years… “There is a trend for electric motors,” said Kobayashi-san; “but I believe that, like me, a lot of…
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Join the ride to raise money for Herts Air Ambulance
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Countdown to Herts Air Ambulance Motorcycle Run Calling all bikers! Join Herts Air Ambulance for their brand new Motorcycle Run sponsored by MotorcyclesDirect.co.uk on Sunday 4th May and help raise all important funds for your life-saving helicopter. Bikers will meet at the Herts Police HQ in Welwyn Garden City and follow a 60 mile route along the…
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Reader Review: Givi X.01 Tourer Helmet | Reader review
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Name: Graham Mudd From: Bedfordshire Riding for: 17 years Price paid for it: RRP £180 bought on sale on ebay three weeks ago for £140 + £18 for the pinlock insert. What type of riding do you do: I ride year round in all weathers on my trusty Versys. Commuting around the country to jobs, touring, days on the back roads,…
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Meet racing legend John Surtees this weekend
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The only man ever to win a Formula One World Championship in a Ferrari that wasn’t red will be reunited with his blue and white machine this weekend. John Surtees, who is also unique in having won world championships on both two and four wheels, will be at the 34th Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show…
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Michael and William Dunlop join Metzeler road racing
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For the first time, Michael and William Dunlop choose METZELER for all road racing competitions in which they will participate in during the 2014 season. METZELER tyres will also be present on top machinery from five different manufacturers: Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, Kawasaki and BMW. The Dunlop brothers hail from the most successful family in the history…
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What is a Managed Motorway?
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In recent years, ‘managed motorways’ have been introduced to help keep the flow of traffic moving at the right pace, and to make driving/riding conditions as safe as possible. Here, GEM Motoring Assist sheds some light on what exactly managed motorways are, where they can be found, and how they can affect your journey for…
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New Vespa GTS 300 Super
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The new GTS Super evolves with new standards in safety, technology, comfort and painstakingly detailed finishing. The large body version of the Vespa now has new front ESS suspension, 2-channel ABS, ASR traction control and a Vespa Multimedia Platform to connect your smartphone. Other notable features include a more spacious helmet compartment, a more…
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Morgan Carbtune Pro carb balancer review
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Tested by: John Milbank RRP: £57 More info: www.carbtune.co.uk or call 028 9023 9007 Balancing carbs – or fuel injection systems – makes for a smoother, more efficient engine. If your bike’s coughing and spluttering, or not idling smoothly, it’s essential to get it sorted. Race engineer and genius Mark Brewin at BSD.uk.com uses a Carbtune,…
