Mikko Nieminen, Author at Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

Editor at Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

Video: California Superbike School, Level 3

10th January 2022 Mikko Nieminen Features, Gallery, News, Sports Bikes, Street Bikes, Video

California Superbike School, Level 3 training is all about body positioning. Why? Well, there’s more to riding a motorcycle than just jumping on and zooming

VIDEO: Triumph Tiger 1200 first look – is this the GS killer?

9th December 2021 Mikko Nieminen Adventure Bikes, Gallery, News, Video

The new Triumph Tiger 1200 is here – the fight between the big shaft-drive adventurers is about to commence There are not many big shaft-drive

Suzuki Katana 2022 – 150bhp & lots of new tech

23rd November 2021 Mikko Nieminen News, Street Bikes

Suzuki is updating its Katana for 2022. As before, the Katana is heavily based on Suzuki’s super-naked GSX-S1000, which means that the recent updates of

Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory unveiled

23rd November 2021 Mikko Nieminen News, Sports Bikes, Street Bikes

Aprilia’s Factory bikes are all about high-quality components, big power figures and low weight. Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory is no exception. The Tuono 660 Factory

Aprilia RS660 Limited Edition – 1500 units available

23rd November 2021 Mikko Nieminen News, Sports Bikes

Aprilia RS660 Limited Edition celebrates the Italian sportsbike’s success in the MotoAmerica Twins Cup 2021: The RS660 powered Kaleb De Keyrel to five race wins,

Best motorcycle routes in Dartmoor and Exmoor: maps and .gpx files

29th September 2021 Mikko Nieminen Features, Maps, News

There’s some spectacular riding down in the south west corner of the UK. With two distinct coastlines and two National Parks, Devon’s the place to go if you’re looking for dramatic scenery and top riding all in one spot. From dramatic seascapes and wide-open moorland to nadgery little lanes and picturesque towns and villages, this little corner of England really is a paradise for bikers.

Best motorcycle routes in Snowdonia, Brecon Beacons, and in between: maps and .gpx files

6th September 2021 Mikko Nieminen Features, Gallery, Maps, News, Video

Wales offers some spectacular riding for anyone on two wheels. Here we highlight our favourite places to ride, with an option of combining them into one big ride.

Best biking roads in the Lake District: Video, maps and .gpx files

31st July 2021 Mikko Nieminen Features, Gallery, Maps, News, Video

The Lake District, with its quaint villages overlooking tranquil lakes in the shadow of spectacular fells, makes for a great riding location with plenty to offer on and off the bike.