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- 2021’s best bikes
The start of 2021 has been pretty pants. Crap weather, lockdowns, and poor supply of everything from clothing to bike parts has put a downer on the year. That being said, it has been a great start to 2021 for bike sales. The MCIA reports a massive hike in new… Read More »2021’s best bikes - 2021 Suzuki Hayabusa review
The origins of the Suzuki Hayabusa are well known, but it roughly goes like this if you don’t know. During the late 90’s making the fastest production motorcycle was a big thing, with Kawasaki and Honda taking the spoils. The ZX11R at 176mph and later the CBR1100XX SuperBlackbird at 179mph.… Read More »2021 Suzuki Hayabusa review - Shoei NXR helmet review
Shoei’s flagship road helmet packs a punch with excellent value for money. Shoei says the NXR has been created with no unnecessary features, no gadgets. Just ride. The helmet itself is compact but features everything you would expect from a premium helmet. The NXR weighs 1333g, which is on the… Read More »Shoei NXR helmet review - 2021 Honda CB1000R launched
Once again with it being November, companies are launching new bikes every week. Honda, however, seemed to have dropped a bulk in one big go, and included on the list is details for the 2021 CB1000R. Reintroduced into Honda’s product line in 2018 the CB1000R and CB1000R+, has been popular.… Read More »2021 Honda CB1000R launched - Honda MSX125 Grom gets an update for 2021
Honda’s immensely popular MSX125 mini-bike gets a brand new fresh look, with quick-release panels an updated engine and new gearbox featuring a 5th gear. Since 2013, the MSX125 has been a massive hit, building on the reputation of Honda’s monkey, and the Dax, racking up over 750,000 sold units with… Read More »Honda MSX125 Grom gets an update for 2021 - Ducati V4 Multistrada Granturismo engine
Ducati has released more information about what could be the hottest bike of 2021. The new V4 Multistrada has been talked about for years, ever since the original Panigale V4 arrived. With Ducati ploughing money into the V4 engine, common sense would dictate this powerplant moving into more platforms, and… Read More »Ducati V4 Multistrada Granturismo engine - BMW M1000RR road-legal World superbike revealed!
In recent years BMW has been bringing the ‘M’ branding more from the car side over to the Motorrad side, starting with the Msport S1000RR. In line with the ‘M’ cars, the Msport package gave the bike more performance parts. Now with the release of the new M1000RR, we see… Read More »BMW M1000RR road-legal World superbike revealed! - Aprilia RS660 on test with Aprilia’s Moto GP boys!
Unveiled at EICMA 2019, the Aprilia RS660 was set to be one of the hottest bikes for the next few years. Effectively a baby RSV4, the RS660 sees a brand new lightweight sports bike, with styling and tech from the RSV4. Giving the factory boys something new to test! The… Read More »Aprilia RS660 on test with Aprilia’s Moto GP boys! - Suzuki GSXR1000R 100th anniversary
Is this the special edition Gixer that isn’t really that special? Suzuki has announced a 100 unit, UK run of the 1000cc superbike in the 2020 Moto GP style paint job. Visually the paint job is stunning, but much like the whole bike industry at the moment it just lacks… Read More »Suzuki GSXR1000R 100th anniversary - Aprilia Tuono X the most powerful supernaked, you can’t buy.
Well, it’s kind of pointless writing this article as it’s news, but not really news. More disappointment than anything if I’m being honest. Aprilia has announced the new Tuono X, the lightest and most powerful supernaked. Great. Yet more willy-waving to the already very wavy supernaked cockfight. Are these the… Read More »Aprilia Tuono X the most powerful supernaked, you can’t buy. - Daytona Security 3 GP boot review
If you are a motorsport fan or a Police motorcyclist, you will recognize the name Daytona. The German brand is famous for the Dayton Security 3GP boot which graces the feet of Peter Hickman, Michael Dunlop, countless speedway riders, and possibly the bobby that pulled you over. There is a… Read More »Daytona Security 3 GP boot review - BMW launches new M Endurance chain
For years, I’ve found chain cleaning and lubrication one of the worst jobs going. It’s messy, lube gets flung everywhere, and as we know chain lube that has been flung onto the rear wheel is the hardest stuff known to man to remove. BMW is always innovating new engineering technology.… Read More »BMW launches new M Endurance chain - Triumph Trident Prototype announced!
Triumph has announced a new prototype bike. No, it doesn’t have a fairing, I hear you ask, which is disappointing, but Triumph has put four years into this new project. Dubbed the Trident, it brings the classic triumph triple name back to the model line up. With a design brief… Read More »Triumph Trident Prototype announced! - Is solo riding better than a group ride?This is a topic which is very quick to split opinions. Some love group rides and some hate them. I’m the latter. Don’t get me wrong, a small numbered group ride, say two of three friends is fine. More than fine, it’s highly enjoyable. I personally find when numbers grow,… Read More »Is solo riding better than a group ride?