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5 reasons why you need a ticket to Camp VC 2023
Camp VC is back with a gorgeous new UK location. If you’re into motorcycles and the Welsh outdoors, this one’s for you.
Feature3 years ago
5 Best bikes under £5000
whether you’re after an A2-licence compliant 47bhp machine, a ‘first big bike’, a fun, naked middleweight, a do-it-all all-rounder or even a...
Best of5 years ago
2022’s best selling bikes!
Motorcycle and scooter sales were up again in 2022, these were the best selling models, category by category…
Best of3 years ago
Top 10 most economical new bikes
With the cost of living rising the fuel consumption of new bikes has never been more significant – but which are the most economical new machines...
Best of3 years ago
How do electric bikes work?
Here's how electric bike components come together to make pedalling easy and intuitive.
Advice3 years ago
What are electric bikes?
Electric bikes are battery-assisted push bikes that make pedalling easier, but what else are they capable of, and are they worth it?
Advice3 years ago
5 Best first bikes for £2500
Choosing your first motorcycle, especially when you’re an inexperienced 16-17-year-old and operating on a tight budget, can be one of the most...
Best of3 years ago
10 Best cheap new commuter bikes
With the cost of living rising, cheap commuting by bike or scooter as an alternative to cars or public transport has never been more appealing – but...
Best of3 years ago
New electric bikes coming soon
What, exactly, can we expect in terms of electric machines from the major manufacturers in the near future? Here we round up the pick of the crop.
Feature3 years ago
Zero DSR/X electric/adventure (2022-) review
4.2
The DSR/X is Zero’s (and the world’s) first electric adventure bike and the firm’s new range-topper. With more power, tech, stature and versatility...
Expert review3 years ago
10 Best bikes of 2022!
2022 has been a bumper year for new bikes, ranging from electric commuters to American cruisers and from high tech scooters to iconic British...
Best of3 years ago
10 Best new bikes for 2023!
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...
Best of3 years ago
Benelli TRK 502 X adventure/all-rounder (2017- ) review
4.1
Italian-designed (and branded), Chinese-built TRK is a middleweight, A2-class adventure twin that comes impressively close to rivalling Honda’s...
Expert review3 years ago
Honda NT1100 Tourer (2022 - ) review
4.2
‘Sensible’ but likeable twin cylinder tourer is based on Africa Twin mechanicals but with a worthy, practical touring ethos that dates back to the...
Expert review3 years ago
First electric ‘adventure bike’ goes on sale
New DSR/X-from electric specialist Zero pushes EV boundaries.
News3 years ago
How much does it cost per month to run an electric bike?
A big part of the appeal of the growing popularity of electric motorcycles and scooters is not just their green credentials, their minimal emissions...
Guide3 years ago
Harley-Davidson review
4.1
Harleys have always been about cruising and touring and the new-for-2022 Low Rider ST is arguably the US legend’s best combination of the two yet...
Expert review3 years ago
Harley-Davidson Nightster custom/cruiser (2022-)
3.9
its entry-level cruiser and reinvents the classic Sportster for the 21st century. Not cheap, though…
Expert review3 years ago
Top 5 sports bikes for under £5K
While the most extreme, exotic sports and superbikes may now often be over £20K there’s still plenty of more affordable options available. Here’s...
Best of7 years ago
Honda CB300R roadster/A2 (2022-)
4.2
Novice-friendly roadster was introduced in 2018 and has now been updated to be better yet, there are few more stylish, friendlier A2 ways to get on...
Expert review3 years ago