Adventure Bikes

  • Ducati Growth Continues…

    Ducati Growth Continues…

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    Following on from a positive first quarter, Ducati closes the first six months of 2023 reporting growing delivery figures. The Bologna-based manufacturer delivered a record of 34,976 motorcycles over the course of the semester, thus accomplishing a 5 percent growth compared to the same period of 2022. Francesco Milicia, Ducati VP Global Sales and After Sales:  “This first half-year was…

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  • New V-Strom Tour editions now available

    New V-Strom Tour editions now available

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    Tour editions of the all-new V-Strom 800DE, new-for-2023 V-Strom 1050DE and updated V-Strom 1050 are now available and incorporate full, three-piece aluminium luggage as standard. Available in a choice of either silver or black, the rugged aluminium luggage adds 112 litres of storage capacity to machinery already designed to take you further, thanks to large…

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  • NEW! Kriega Rollpacks

    NEW! Kriega Rollpacks

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    Introducing the New Range of 100% Waterproof Motorcycle Packs. Kriega ROLLPACKS are available in 2 sizes and 5 colour options, a great accessory for any motorcycle enthusiast looking for a tough, lightweight, easy-fit storage solution. Constructed from a 420D Cordura® LITE outer shell with a taped seam inner liner. The pack is built to withstand…

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  • Q&A: Speeding in Spain

    Q&A: Speeding in Spain

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    Our specialist motoring solicitor Andrew Prendergast guides bikers through their legal trials and troubles Q  I’m a police officer and have been on the job for nearly ten years. I’ve got a mate who’s been in six months longer than me and he has just been revetted. It’s a hot topic at the moment and…

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  • New Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Rally 

    New Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Rally 

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    Yamaha’s ultimate high-specification long-distance adventure bike  The new Ténéré 700 World Rally represents the ultimate version of Yamaha’s long-distance adventure bike and can trace its heritage back to the very beginning of the world’s toughest race. The story began in 1979 when Yamaha won the first-ever Dakar Rally. Inspired by this success and encouraged by…

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  • Kit Review: Lomo 30L waterproof Motorcycle Dry Bag Rucksack

    Kit Review: Lomo 30L waterproof Motorcycle Dry Bag Rucksack

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    There are a lot of waterproof motorcycle rucksacks available. If you’re on a tight budget though you might want to take look at the 30L Dry Bag Motorcycle Rucksack from Lomo. These rucksacks are crafted from a high-vis, fluorescent yellow PVC material and boast several retro reflective panels and stripes which send light back to…

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  • TOP TECH! Latest generation of Garmin’s rugged sat-nav

    TOP TECH! Latest generation of Garmin’s rugged sat-nav

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    Garmin has unveiled its zumo XT2 – and reckons it’s the company’s most advanced purpose-built motorcycle sat-nav yet. Here are the specs. Garmin’s zumo XT has built up a solid reputation since its release a few years ago, and the sat-nav specialist looks to be taking thing even further with the zumo XT2. It features…

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  • Biking Bucket List: Motorrad Tours

    Biking Bucket List: Motorrad Tours

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    From £3495 for The Grand Tour: Italy  / www.motorrad-tours.com If you’re after an adventure, but you haven’t got time to plan it our yourself – then the guys at Motorrad Tours have got you covered. They are the UK’s only Official Travel Partner of BMW Motorrad – and they run a massive range of bike…

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  • Biking Bucket List: Inch Perfect Trials

    Biking Bucket List: Inch Perfect Trials

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    From £100 / www.inchperfecttrials.co.uk With a huge array of courses to choose from, including children’s and women’s days, full and half-days, a wheelie school, a bike maintenance course and a tailored training for more advanced riders, if it’s trials related these guys have it covered. If you fancy a piece of this pie, we can…

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  • Transform your Tenere

    Transform your Tenere

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    Adventure experts Rally Raid has worked its magic on the recently released Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid – with some serious suspension upgrades to make it even more capable off-road. Rally Raid’s built up an enviable reputation among those who know about adventure bikes, and has had plenty of success with its aftermarket upgrades to…

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