Mark Lancaster

  • Bimota Tera- Supercharged Adventure Tourer

    Bimota Tera- Supercharged Adventure Tourer

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    In 2022, Bimota unveiled the Tera concept, signalling a move beyond sportbikes and into touring and adventure. At EICMA 2023, the bike was officially revealed in its full glory. It looks like Bimota has successfully transformed their sportbikes’ sleek and unconventional design, such as the Tesi, into an adventure-touring model. Like the Bimota Tesi H2,…

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  • Norton Motorcycles unveils 125th-anniversary Limited Edition motorcycle collection

    Norton Motorcycles unveils 125th-anniversary Limited Edition motorcycle collection

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    –Norton Motorcycles unveils Limited Edition motorcycle collection in honour of Norton’s 125th anniversary-Limited Editions pay homage to Norton’s history with liveries from iconic heritage models-125 bikes will be available across the collection, which comprises Commando 961, V4SV and V4CR-Limited Editions will make their first public appearance at Motorcycle Live from 18th–26th November Solihull, 15 November…

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  • Used Bike Guide: SUZUKI SV650 (1999-2015)

    Used Bike Guide: SUZUKI SV650 (1999-2015)

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    £2000-£3500 This is a slightly left-field option. Firstly, it’s less modern retro and more actual retro, having been first released before the turn of the millennium. But over the intervening 20-odd years it’s won the hearts and minds of an eclectic mix of riders who approve of its usability, affordability and versatility. It is truly…

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  • QUICK SPIN: Moto Morini Seiemmezzo

    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)

    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)

    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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  • Next week: Michelin to launch three new motorcycle tyres

    Next week: Michelin to launch three new motorcycle tyres

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    By introducing a full new range of motorcycle tyres in 2024, available for riders from January, Michelin will accomplish a significant technical evolution. The new tyres equip many of the motorcycles that will be present at EICMA, and will be on display in the Michelin space in Hall 22. Here is the breakdown: The Power…

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  • New kit: Munro Armoured Motorcycle Shirt from Roadskin

    New kit: Munro Armoured Motorcycle Shirt from Roadskin

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    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…

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  • Single and ready to mingle: Ducati’s Hypermotard 698 Mono

    Single and ready to mingle: Ducati’s Hypermotard 698 Mono

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    Introducing the latest addition to the Ducati Hypermotard family – the 698 Mono. This new model, unveiled today, has a single-cylinder engine known as the ‘Superquadro Mono’. The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono boasts class-leading supermoto performance as the first single-cylinder model from Bologna in decades! Here’s what you need to know. The Superquadro Mono engine,…

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  • Ridden: The NEW Royal Enfield Himalayan

    Ridden: The NEW Royal Enfield Himalayan

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    Chad’s over in India right now, riding the NEW Royal Enfield Himalayan, and it’s VERY hush-hush. We can show you some photos, but we can’t tell you Chad’s verdict or any specifications on the bike at the moment. One thing we can say though is it looks fabulous, and we’ll bring you Chad’s update as…

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