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Norton Atlas (2026 - ) review
Norton’s rebirth continues apace with the distinctive – and surprisingly affordable – Atlas adventure bike

Triumph Scrambler 400 XC (2025 - ) review
400 XC builds on the regular Scrambler with wire wheels and a more premium look, as well as token off-road ability

Honda Forza 350 (2026 – ) review
Honda refines its enduringly popular mid-size commuter with new updates to keep it at the head of the scooter pack

Harley-Davidson Street Bob (2026 – ) review
Harley’s ‘entry-level’ big-twin cruiser has been updated for 2026 and remains a great all-rounder

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy (2026 – ) review
The larger-than-life icon remains one of the most identifiable Harleys of all

Long-term bike reviews

One month with a… LiveWire S2 Alpinista (Verdict)
Can you actually live with an electric motorbike? We’ve got a month with a LiveWire S2 Alpinista to find out!

Living with a… Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 (Final report)
Can the Himalayan’s charms fend off increasingly capable and affordable Chinese adventure bikes? Time to find out!

One month with a… Voge DS625X (Verdict)
Chinese adventure bikes offer tempting value for money but do they add up? We’re spending a month with a Voge DS625X to find out!

One month with a… Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer (Verdict)
Dan’s journey through the Tiger range concludes with the big-boy 1200 – king of the jungle or too much of a good thing?

One month with a… Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro (Verdict)
Dan’s tried the Tiger Sports – time to take a step up to the more adventure-focused 900 to see how it compares!

Long-term bike reviews
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How to take photos of your bike for your Autotrader advert
The first thing people notice about your advertisement is the pictures of your bike, so make sure they stand out.

How to stay safe when selling your bike privately
If you’re looking to sell your bike, you’ve probably got a lot of questions. Here’s our list of things to consider, to make sure you stay safe during a sale.

How to prepare your motorbike before selling it
A clean and tidy bike isn't just more likely to sell, it’ll fetch a better price, too.

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

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

Top tips and advice
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Review | Hedon Heroine Racer
Hipster-friendly helmet brand delivers on the style but does it have the substance to back it up?

Review | Hiplok DXL1000 and L1000 link lock
Hiplok’s anti-angle grinder lock range boosted with extended shackle and nifty link for securing multiple bikes

Review | Furygan Helix jacket and K12 X Kevlar riding jeans
Stylish road-focused riding gear with the reassurance of top-level AAA abrasion resistance

It’s time for TT 2026!
BMW gets in the mood for the 2026 TT with a new limited edition M 1000 RR while Hollywood rolls into town for a movie about the race

Formula 73 kicks off Ducati centenary celebrations
Ducati turns 100 this year, this Formula 73 just one of many specials on the way to celebrate the brand’s centenary

The latest news
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Top 10 Norton superbikes
The Manx R is the first of a new generation of Norton superbikes but the latest in a long-line – here are some of the best!

Best A2-licence adventure bikes
Big adventures on a restricted licence: our top picks for A2-compatible bikes.

The top 10 Ducatis – ever!
2026 marks the Italian marque’s centenary – but what have been its 10 best bikes over that time…?

2025’s best-selling motorbikes
In a generally gloomy year for the motorcycle market there were some stand-out successes, celebrated here in our 2025 best-sellers!

Top 10 modern classic motorbikes to buy now
Bikes from the 80s and 90s are fast becoming desirable modern classics – here are 10 of our favourites

The Best of the best
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Top 10 riding tips for spring!
Spring into action with our top tips for getting the most out of your first ride of the season!

How Do I Lease A Bike Using Contract Hire?
Personal Contract Hire is a type of leasing a motorcycle, not a way of financing a motorcycle purchase. It’s a great way to ride a bike making affordable monthly...

Avoid these 10 mistakes when riding your motorbike abroad
Planning a summer roadtrip overseas on your bike? Here are 10 things to keep in mind based on lessons we learned the hard way

Buying A Bike Using Personal Contract Purchase
Personal Contract Purchase is a popular way to finance buying a motorbike, but how does it work and what are the pros and cons? Check out this handy guide all about it.

Our guide to buying a used electric motorcycle
We spoke to expert the owner/founder of the UK’s No. 1 electric bike re-seller and a genuine used electric bike buyer to help find out what to look out for when buying...

Go to guides
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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!

40 years of the Suzuki GSX-R
Suzuki will be celebrating four decades of its GSX-R at Motorcycle Live – here are 10 of its most significant moments to date!

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?

Best motorcycling events 2025
Distract yourself from the winter weather outside with our guide to the best biking events of the year ahead!








