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.
-
TESTED: Triumph Trident 660
Posted
by
Bob Pickett has been riding the Trident. Here’s what you need to know: This cost-effective roadster was a big deal at the time of its launch and has won over plenty of riders with its punchy motor and sharp handling The Trident is the bold move by Triumph that paid off. Moving into the packed…
-
BIMOTA: Back on track with Kawasaki Racing
Posted
by
The newest force in WorldSBK racing, Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team (BbKRT), has just completed its first on-track test session since the Bimota machine was first unveiled to the public at Jerez on 21 October. The two-day test at Jerez, the same venue as the final round of the 2024 season, was an important first…
-
RK CHAINS: It’s been a successful year!
Posted
by
RK Takasago Chains-supported riders in the BSB and British Supersport Championships came to a climax at Brands Hatch this month, with RK-supported riders taking three podiums and a championship fourth. The Supersport podium was topped by Jack Kennedy with Ben Currie taking the last step on the podium. Tommy Bridewell lost out on the top…
-
November 2024
Posted
by
The November issue of MoreBikes is out now and FREE to read online! Packed full of great motorcycle stories, photos, and terrific motorbikes.
-
HARRIS PERFORMANCE: The Frame Game…
Posted
by
When it comes to chassis development, few folks know more than the legends at Harris Performance. Our pals from Fast Bikes went to town, questioning them on all there is to know about this pivotal, mind-blowing subject. Here’s John ‘Big Mac’ McAvoy’s learnings… Harris Performance has been building motorcycle frames for the great and the…
-
ARCHIVE: 1991 was a good year for Yamaha
Posted
by
LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN 1991 was a pretty good year for Yamaha. VJMC’s Steve Cooper remembers how it went down… As is so often the way in many motor sports, a capricious decision caused a lot of head scratching and work for the Yamaha team ahead of the 1991 season. Michelin’s bean counters decided the cons…
-
Riding in the Wet: Pushing to the Limits
Posted
by
Have you ever wondered how much tyre grip is compromised in the wet? We certainly have, which is why we decided to conduct our own bespoke test to find out. Using Bridgestone’s T32 sports-touring tyres, we set out to explore their performance in challenging, wet conditions—pushing both the tyres and ourselves to the limit! From…
-
TESTED: Metzeler’s Roadtec 02
Posted
by
Bruce Wilson has been over to the Isle of Man to see how Metzeler’s new Roadtec 02 hold up in the wet and dry around the famous TT course… I’ve never come across a hoop branded as a Super-Sport-Touring, but that’s exactly where Metzeler brackets its new Roadtec 02. The thinking is simple: it can…
-
TOP TIPS: Choosing the perfect helmet
Posted
by
Picking the right lid goes beyond simply deciding which design you like best, but where do you start? Whether looking to kit yourself out for the first time or treating yourself to some new attire, choosing a new helmet can have you scratching your head on what to look for. To help make it easier,…
-
RIDER SKILLS: Adjusting your attitude!
Posted
by
Riding is as much a mental task as it is a physical one, and developing a good attitude towards riding makes the entire process a lot easier. We spoke to Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) trainer Ian Burchell from Phoenix Motorcycle Training to find out how to train our brain to guide us through all the…
