The Rapid route to safer riding
Honda’s new partnership with Rapid training hopes to make riding as safe as it is fun – we test the theory!
Bike news and reviews
Learning to ride
All you need to know about learning to ride - from mopeds to motorcycles and the different types of licence.
Coming Soon | Motorcycle Live 2025
Lots to look forward to at the NEC, with new bikes, riding experiences, live entertainment and more
Coming Soon | 2026 Triumphs – the modern classics
Improved tech and rideability for popular Bonneville, Bobber, Speedmaster and Scrambler retros
Honda PCX125 (2025 – ) review
Hugely popular commuter scooter is updated again for 2025 with refreshed looks, extra features and more
Slide to survive!
Royal Enfield Slide School puts a fun and sideways slant on track experiences – and you can do it too!
Yamaha’s retro racer XSR900 GP versus race track
Autotrader’s in-house noob takes a race-liveried Yamaha to a track day … what could possibly?
Dirt bikes for beginners
Off-road bike training is a great way to get match fit for summer expeditions and learn new skills along the way, as we’ve been finding out
“Small bikes can do big things”
Charity ride on 125cc bikes to raise funds for Two Wheels For Life charity supporting mobility and healthcare in Africa
Putting the adventure into adventure bikes
Your adventure bike is built for life in the rough but what about the rider? We join Triumph’s Adventure Experience to find out
Does motorcycling have a future?
Amid a degree of doom and gloom there are reasons to be optimistic, says Tony Campbell of industry body the MCIA
Coming soon: Motorcycle Live 2024
Motorcycle Live goes beyond the bikes with live shows and hands-on experiences for riders and non-riders alike
Bike track days for beginners
We take to the track to find out if it can make you a better – and safer - rider on the road as well
Getting an A2 motorcycle licence
When you are 19, you can progress to an A2 motorcycle licence.
Everything you need to know about a CBT test
On the surface, it would appear to be getting harder and harder to learn to ride a motorcycle or scooter these days, but the reality is that after...
Getting a 125cc (A1) motorcycle licence
You must be at least 17 years of age to hold an A1 licence, and once you have passed the two-part test, it allows you to ride a motorcycle or...
What Is An 'A' Motorcycle Licence?
The A licence is the top level of licence, and it allows you to ride motorcycles or scooters of any power.
Track thrills for road skills
You might have got your bike sparkly clean and mechanically fit for summer but what about the rider?
Thrills and skills with Honda’s off-road training
Can learning to handle a motorcycle off-road really help you be a better rider all-round? We test the theory…
Five best mopeds
For 16-year-olds desperate to hit the road the moped in its many and various forms remains a vital first step!
Living with a ... Honda CB750 Hornet (final report)
Is the new Honda Hornet the perfect first big bike for new licence holders? Our in-house rookie rider is running one to find out
