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Ducati Multistrada V2 (2023 - ) review
4
The original V-twin adventure sport lives on in smaller, more affordable 950cc form but is still arguably all the Multistrada you’ll need
Expert review2 years ago
Suzuki GSX-1000GX (2024 – ) review
4
New ‘tall-rounder’ version of Suzuki’s GSX-S1000GT sports-tourer adds long travel, semi-active suspension – but is it worth the extra?
Expert review2 years ago
BMW R 18 Roctane (2023 – ) review
3.5
The Roctane ‘bagger’ is an impressive addition to BMW’s imposing R 18 cruiser family but most of the target audience would still prefer a Harley
Expert review2 years ago
Suzuki GSX-8R Super Sports (2023 - ) review
4.5
Can the Suzuki’s torquey parallel-twin win out over more charismatic rivals in the reborn middleweight sports bike class?
Expert review2 years ago
Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono (2024 – ) review
4
With half a superbike engine at its heart Ducati’s new supermoto single is as wild, wonderful and uncompromising as you’d hope
Expert review2 years ago
Triumph Rocket 3 Storm (2024 - ) review
4
Triumph’s beast is back, the Rocket 3 Storm thundering in with more power and a sinister new blacked-out look
Expert review2 years ago
Track thrills for road skills
You might have got your bike sparkly clean and mechanically fit for summer but what about the rider?
Advice2 years ago
Triumph Scrambler 1200 X (2024 – ) review
4
Triumph reinvents its big 1200 Scrambler with this new more road-oriented X model, making it more fun and accessible into the bargain
Expert review2 years ago
Suzuki GSX-8S (2023 – ) review
4.5
The sporty naked twist on the 800cc twin platform shared with the V-Strom 800 and GSX-8R is characterful, fun, great value and … odd looking!
Expert review2 years ago
Indian Springfield Dark Horse (2023 – ) review
4
Indian’s Springfield Dark Horse is its most traditional of the American brand’s six-strong ‘bagger’ line-up, and its most sinister!
Expert review2 years ago
Five best electric motorcycles
Electric motorcycles come in all shapes and sizes and are growing in popularity – here are our five current favourites
Best of2 years ago
BMW CE 04 (2021 - ) review
4
BMW’s latest electric maxi-scooter is bold, brisk, stylish and effective – but it’s also expensive and more about form than function
Expert review2 years ago
Five best electric mopeds
Affordable, clean and cheap to run, electric scooters make so much sense as city runabouts – here are our five favourites
Best of2 years ago
Harley-Davidson Street Glide and Road Glide (2024 – ) review
4
Harley’s Street Glide and Road Glide ‘bagger’ duo receive their biggest tech and style updates in years
Expert review2 years ago
Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade 30th Anniversary (2023 - ) review
4
The SP is the track, homologation special version of Honda’s legendary superbike and never more special than in its special 30th Anniversary trim...
Expert review2 years ago
Coming soon: Triumph Rocket 3 Storm
Triumph’s monster Rocket 3 didn’t need any more power but new Storm R and GT models have it anyway, among various updates
News2 years ago
Best multi-layer ‘midi’ textile motorcycle jackets
Layer up with a ‘midi’ textile jacket adaptable to year-round riding whatever the weather is doing
Best of2 years ago
Yamaha MT-09 (2024 – ) review
4.5
Fourth generation MT-09 has attitude, style and sophistication enough to turn Yamaha’s best-selling rough diamond into a polished gem
Expert review2 years ago
Triumph Daytona 660 (2024 – ) review
4.5
The famous name returns, but is this new Daytona worthy of carrying it or is it basically just a Trident 660 with a fairing?
Expert review2 years ago
Best motorcycle rucksacks
Packing light for a day out on the bike? Check out our round-up of the best motorcycle-specific rucksacks!
Best of2 years ago