New & Features

  • SUZUKI: DR-Z4S/M

    SUZUKI: DR-Z4S/M

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    Alan Dowds reports… There were plenty of famous guests wandering around Birmingham NEC at Motorcycle Live last month, and we half expected to see Marty McFly and Doc Brown on the Suzuki stand. Because it was back to the future for the Japanese brand, which unveiled the new DR-Z4S and SM at the show. The…

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  • MV AGUSTA: F3 Competizione

    MV AGUSTA: F3 Competizione

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    Its parent firm Pierer might be suffering financial woes, but MV Agusta keeps turning up to bike shows with outstanding machinery. This F3 Competizione is a solid upgrade to the firm’s 800 supersports weapon, with radical aerodynamic bodywork, and an even more radical weight loss programme all over. The engineers have cut wet weight to…

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  • APRILIA: 2025 updates

    APRILIA: 2025 updates

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    Alan Dowds reports… Aprilia had a heap of updates and new kit at the Milan show, with the neat little Tuono 457 catching the eye. As with the RS457 sportsbike, the mini-Tuono has kept things premium, with the only aluminium frame in its class, together with preload-adjustable suspension: 41mm USD front forks and a rear…

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  • NEW KIT: RST Tractech Evo 5 Leather Jacket

    NEW KIT: RST Tractech Evo 5 Leather Jacket

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    The RST Tractech Evo 5 Leather Jacket is the ultimate choice for riders who demand style, safety, and performance. Designed with track-inspired precision, this jacket is perfect for the road or the circuit. Key Features: Whether you’re carving corners or cruising highways, the RST TracTech Evo 5 delivers top-tier performance with unmatched style. Available now,…

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  • NEW KIT: Oxford cube lights

    NEW KIT: Oxford cube lights

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    Add on LED driving lights are all the rage and make a big difference to both seeing and being seen on a bike. These Oxford Cube units are made from tough CNC anodised aluminium pods, with a 2.7 Watt LED light element and a fully waterproof IPX7 rating. They come in pairs, with integral stainless…

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  • NEW KIT: Marvel helmets from Ruroc

    NEW KIT: Marvel helmets from Ruroc

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    Whether you like Marvel comics or not many of the superheroes have entered the culture in general. You’ll definitely recognise the Wolverine, Deadpool and Venom characters, and now British helmet maker Ruroc has licensed the graphics for its high-end EOX range of helmets. The Deadpool design features metallic foil sword logos and satin finish, while…

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  • Here’s what to expect at the 2025 Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic!

    Here’s what to expect at the 2025 Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic!

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    Gear up for an unforgettable experience as the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic returns on January 11-12, 2025. From stunning motorcycles and scooters to exciting special guests, the event promises something for every enthusiast.

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  • ADVENTURE! The Sidecar Guys

    ADVENTURE! The Sidecar Guys

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    Bob Pickett reports… From 2017 to 2019, Matt Bishop and Reece Gilkes (known as ‘The Sidecar Guys’) circumnavigated the globe on a Honda SH300i scooter with a specially-built sidecar – setting a Guinness World Record in the process – with two main aims: to show the world is filled with good people and to highlight…

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  • BUYING A BIKE: Smart ways to do so

    BUYING A BIKE: Smart ways to do so

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    If you’re on the hunt for a new bike and looking for the best way to fund it, you might want to have a read of this. Alan Dowds explores the smartest, cheapest, and best ways to finance a new bike… For most of us, a bike is one of the biggest things we buy.…

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  • Discover the top 5 reasons to attend the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic

    Discover the top 5 reasons to attend the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic

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    The Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic Show is back, bringing excitement, nostalgia, and plenty of two-wheeled action to Newark Showground on January 11-12, 2025. Here’s why you won’t want to miss it:

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