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5 of the best motorcycle helmets
A helmet is not just the only type of protection a motorcyclist is legally compelled to have it’s one of the most bewildering to buy, especially for newcomers.
5 Best ‘off-road’ adventure bikes
With so-called ‘adventure bikes’ remaining hugely popular (BMW’s class-defining R1250GS is still the UK’s best-selling bike) new motorcycle buyers have an added headache – with so many to choose from which is the best?
5 Best three-wheeled motorcycles
Motorcycles, by their very definition – ‘motorized bicycles’ – may mostly conjure images of two-wheelers, but three-wheelers have their place, too, and recent advances in technology and design have resulted in more and more varied types than ever.
5 best bikes under £10,000
When you’ve £10,000 to spend on a bike you’d be forgiven for thinking the world’s your oyster – and it’s certainly true that kind of budget gives you the option of not only a whole raft of classy used bikes including BMWs and Ducatis but also a big variety of quality brand new ones as well.
BMW F900 XR video review
Rory Reid reviews the BMW F900 XR - how does it perform as a daily bike?
5 Bikes starring in upcoming films
Triumph, Kawasaki, BMW and more to feature in raft of imminent blockbusters. Find about these starts of silver screen here.
10 Best automatic bikes for 2021
Automatic motorcycles may still be rare but, thanks largely to Honda, they’re now more common than you might think. Here’s our pick of the current best…
Top 5 bikes for customising
Looking for a bike to customize? To help you choose, here is our pick of five of the current best, across a variety of styles, manufacturers and budgets!
BMW R18 (2020 - ) review
BMW’s first Harley-rivalling cruiser for over 15 years has been a long time coming but was worth the wait. Dominated by a massive, all-new, 1800cc air-cooled boxer motor and with retro styling inspired by the German firm’s original R32 of 1923, the R 18 is classy and cultured – but not cheap!
Flood of new Hondas for 2021
New CB125R, NC750X, Forza 750, CB650R and many more unveiled in advance of imminent Euro5 regulations.
Coming soon: new Yamaha MT-07
Big changes for 2021 look set to make award-winning, best-selling twin cylinder roadster better than ever.
New bikes for 2021!
A whole raft of new motorcycles have already been confirmed and unveiled for next year, with more still to come. Here’s our pick of the best so far...
Triumph Rocket III (2020 - ) review
Triumph has revived its monster Rocket 3 with an all-new, leaner, meaner and far more sophisticated 2500cc version. With 165bhp, a massive 163ftlbs yet a slick chassis it’s a hot rod that handles.
Ducati Scrambler 1100 Sport PRO (2020 - ) review
Ducati’s larger retro roadster Scrambler duo get updated with new style while the top-spec ‘PRO’, with Ohlins suspension and café racer attitude, is a true Triumph Thruxton alternative
5 reasons to sign up for Motorcycle Live
Motorcycle Live, the UK’s biggest annual bike show, is online for 2020 for reasons we probably don’t need to explain. But there’s no need to miss your annual bike fix, read on to find out 5 reasons to sign up for Motorcycle Live this year.
5 Best bikes under £5000
Whatever type of A2-licence compliant bike you’re after (we’re not dealing with used A1 licence 125s here, £5K will get you almost any of them new), we can point you in the right direction. Here’s our pick of the current best used bikes for £5K.
All-new Triumph Trident nearly ready!
As these pictures prove, Britain’s biggest motorcycle manufacturer, Triumph, is on the verge of launching an all-new, novice-friendly roadster, in the style of Yamaha’s hugely popular MT-07 but powered by the Hinckley firm’s characteristic three-cylinder engine.
Can you help injured veretarn hero Simon Weston’s dream to ride come true?
Falklands veteran Simon Weston hopes to realise a lifetime’s ambition to ride a motorcycle. Simon has a CBE and is well known for his charity work and recovery from severe burn injuries during the Falklands War. His dream could become a reality, thanks to a campaign launched by record-breaking rider Norman Hyde.
5 Best bikes under £1000
If you’ve got a budget of around £1000 and are in the market for a dependable used bike, whether that’s merely a first 50cc 16-er moped or the aforementioned big all-rounder, we can help you with your choice. Here’s Auto Trader’s current pick of the best used bikes you can buy, across these categories and more, for under £1000.
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