Motorcycle Sport & Leisure Magazine - August 2024

In this issue

Richard Millington
Patience and courtesy at the border.

Kevin Cameron
A look at the technical side of motorcycling.

Yamaha Ténéré Exteme
Mossy gets dirty with the latest version of Yamaha’s 700..

The not-so sensible BMW

BMWs used to be sensible. Durable, utilitarian and definitely not showing off, the boxers and early K100s of, say, 40 years ago were typically ridden sensibly by sensible dads and accountants. Times, however, have changed

6 mins

Like Sunday morning

With one clutch-alternative device already within their range, do Honda really need another?

6 mins

EXTREME TWIN

Yamaha has yet another Ténéré 700 in its line-up! The sixth incarnation of the popular middleweight adventure bike (though there're now only five available to buy new), the Ténéré Extreme, as its name suggests, is designed to cope with more serious off-roading. We went to the Yamaha Off-Road Experience centre in Wales to see how well it deals with life away from the Tarmac

6 mins

FANTIC MOTOR CEO MARIANO ROMAN INTERVIEW: Ten Years In

MV Agusta, Indian, Norton, Moto Morini, Brough Superior, Horex and most recently BSA - the contents of the freezer section of motorcycling's history store have gradually been defrosted over the past quarter century, repackaged in a modern context and restored to today's marketplace. The process began 35 years ago with the relaunched Triumph, but one of the most successful comebacks has taken place over the past decade with barely anyone noticing. That's how long it's taken for Italy's Fantic Motor to be transformed under astute new management and careful investment into a serious growth brand in the off-road and dual-purpose markets, now sold globally through more than 1000 dealers in over 50 different countries

10+ mins

OOZING CHARM

In a world where everything's becoming increasingly slick, sanitised and technologically advanced, Moto Guzzi's doing its best to keep things old school

5 mins

The Longest Day Teapot - Tock tick, tick tock. Time scrolls past as Dave fights more issues...

I sat down on the garage floor in a sulk. And my eyes came to rest in the corner. On the spare engine from my Bandit race bike. The 600 Bandit was based on the GSX600F engine... While the spare race engine is a bit leaky (the usual Suzuki oil drain tubes at the front of the engine), it was a decent runner when it was in the Bandit. Right, engine swap time!

6 mins

FAST FASHION

Distinctive design meets dramatic dynamic in the shape of Husqvarna's new Svartpilen 801

6 mins

Border Reiver Servicing

Taking your bike for a service needn't be a chore - make a full day of it and see the sights!

4 mins

The French Connection

Over 700 miles in seven days touring the islands, châteaux and bridges of Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley in southwest France

9 mins

Spice World

Spicing up my life with a 1000km trip around the backwaters, mountains and forests of Kerala and Tamil Nadu - the world's largest spice garden

10 mins

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Motorcycle Sport & Leisure Magazine Description:

Motorcycle Sport & Leisure is a monthly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling, from road tests and reviews to news and features. It is published by Immediate Media and is available in print and digital formats.

The magazine features articles on a variety of topics, such as:

* Road tests: Reviews of the latest motorcycles, from superbikes to adventure bikes.
* News: The latest news from the world of motorcycling, from new bike launches to racing results.
* Features: In-depth articles on a variety of motorcycling-related topics, from riding techniques to motorcycle history.
* Travel: Articles on motorcycle touring and adventure riding.
* People: Interviews with leading figures in the world of motorcycling, from racers to designers.

Motorcycle Sport & Leisure is a great resource for anyone who is interested in motorcycles. It is packed with information and inspiration, and it is a must-read for any motorcyclist.