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Expert reviews of bikes suitable for AM, A1 and A2 licences.

Coming Soon: Indian Scout Sixty, Roadmaster Elite and Springfield Special Edition
Accessible Scout Sixty reborn while limited edition Roadmaster and Springfield special editions celebrate these American icons
News1 year ago
Coming soon: Motorcycle Live 2024
Motorcycle Live goes beyond the bikes with live shows and hands-on experiences for riders and non-riders alike
News1 year ago
Coming soon: Royal Enfield Flying Flea
Radical looking electric motorbike puts a fresh twist on Royal Enfield’s traditions
News1 year ago
Review | Vanucci ART XX leathers, RV6 boots and VSG-1 gloves
Sensibly priced ensemble for riders wanting full leathers for days out on road or track
News1 year ago
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
Advice1 year ago
Living with a… Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 (Final Report)
Retro bikes may look cool but what are they like to live with? We spend some time with the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 to find out
Long-term review2 years ago
Maeving RM1S (2024 – ) review
4.5
More power and a 70mph top speed expand the charming electric-powered Maeving’s horizons to life beyond city limits
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 400 X review
4.5
Scrambler version of Triumph’s new 400cc range has same appeal as Speed 400 with a bit more room for taller riders
Expert review2 years ago
Triumph Speed 400 (2024 - ) review
4.5
Triumph’s Speed 400 offers a newly affordable and accessible entry point to the iconic British brand – it’s also huge fun to ride!
Expert review2 years ago
Five best Scooters
Affordable to buy, easy to ride and accessible from a young age scooters are often a first taste of mobility for many – here are our five faves
Best of2 years ago
Maeving’s new RM1S electric bike a sell-out success
New upgrade on original RM1 is capable of 65mph, with first batch selling out in hours.
News2 years ago
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!
Best of2 years ago
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
Long-term review2 years ago
Moto Morini STR Roadster (2023 - ) review
4
Good looking and with an impressive specification, the Moto Morini Seiemmezzo STR is a convincing and very affordable middleweight naked
Expert review2 years ago
Living with a… Honda CB125R (Final Report)
Everyone’s biking story has to start somewhere, as one of our team is finding out with Honda’s slick-looking CB125R
Long-term review3 years ago
Rieju Aventura 125 (2023 - ) review
4
An adventure bike you can ride on L-plates and a CBT, the Aventura channels Rieju’s off-road expertise to new ends
Expert review3 years ago
5 best A2 bikes for new riders
If you’re 19-24 you qualify for the A2-licence category – which means bigger and better A2 category-compliant motorcycles. Here’s our pick of the...
Best of9 years ago
Top 5 A1 bikes for new riders
At 17 you can learn on a 125cc class machine – here’s our pick of the best.
Best of9 years ago
5 best AM bikes for new riders
So, you're a new rider. Let us help you pick your first bike.
Best of9 years ago