MSL September 2018 out now!

The latest issue of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure is out now! Get yours at any discerning newsagent or subscribe to get yours delivered every month.

Here’s a quick summary of what’s inside this issue…

NEWS & OPINION

• News: The biggest stories in biking this month – including genuine from-the-bushes scoop photos!
• Timur Sardarov: MV Agusta’s money man shares his vision for the future.
• Maynard Hershon: Bikes, girls and England. All the way back in 1964.
• The High Sider: Sporting prowess from hiding behind the sofa and moaning at the telly box.

TOURING & ADVENTURE

• Day ride: Can you get from Essex to Ypres and back in a day?
• Richard Millington: What if the bike you really want doesn’t fit your image?
• Mid ride: We love riding in Spain. This time it’s the Pyrenees.
• Long ride: Short nights, long fjords, cheap ferries and expensive cheese in Norway.
• Toro Trail: English rider, German bike and Spanish trails are the perfect mix.
• Travel: From the four corners of the globe they came (back).
• Cagiva fest: If you want to see lots of Cagivas in one place, this is it.
• Moto Gymkhana: The boys are getting faster, sharper, and still nowhere near the podium.

ROAD TESTS

• BMW C400X: They had a rubbish World Cup, but the Germans know how to make scooters.
• KTM Freeride: If you want to venture right off the tarmac, this is the way to do it in quarter-litre style.
• Redfox Grinta Ducati: Built for the Classic TT. This is a bike you could make yourself.
• Curtiss Zeus: Whether you love it or hate it, this electric machine is certainly unique.
• Classic test: Honda CB750. It’s a classic alright, but how does it measure up these days?
• Used test: BMW K1600GT. There’s something about that six-cylinder engine… not to mention all those gizmos.

KNOWLEDGE

• Coming classic: Where to put your money if you’re looking to the long term.
• What’s on: Don’t miss these events in the next few weeks.
• Tried & tested: Our real life tests tell the truth behind the marketing spin.
• Kevin Cameron: What wins races – the rider, the bike, or something else altogether?

TEST FLEET

• Honda CB1000R+: Attention seeker’s delight!
• Kawasaki Z900RS: Classic looks or a classic ride?
• Honda X-ADV: Chris changes his habits to suit the bike.
• KTM 1090 Adventure: Roger meets the ‘egg boys’.
• Husqvarna 401: Ross enjoys the Black Arrow.
• Yamaha Tracer 900: It’s got what Paul needs.