Motorcycle Sport & Leisure Magazine - October 2024

In this issue

Legal Eagle: MSL’s resident legal expert sheds some light on motorcycling law.

Honda CBR600RR: 600cc race replicas were once the biggest sellers in the market.

MV Agusta Enduro Veloce: An impressive adventure debut for the premier brand.

BMW R12 nineT: While not an obvious track day bike, Chad gives it a go anyway.

Indian FTR1200: Nearly ready for its first service, the FTR gets bung’d.

Eastern adventurer

With an increasing interest in smaller capacity adventure bikes, the market expands with a new entry

10 mins

Four pot flyer

Many said that sports bikes, and particularly bikes in the traditional Supersports class that was populated by 600cc inline fours, were dead. Maybe they spoke too soon?...

8 mins

Highway to Heaven

Three friends take on the challenge of riding the length of Canada, from Vancouver in the southwest to Inuvik in the north. The road is long, the conditions merciless, and wildfires are tearing through the country. To top it all off, the final leg of the journey is the ultimate test of gravel riding skills, nerves, and courage - it's the legendary Dempster Highway...

9 mins

First Time Lucky?

It's ironic that the first all-new MV Agusta model to hit the marketplace right after Italy's No.1 trophy brand was acquired by Austrian giant Pierer Mobility, owner of off-road titans KTM, should be the company's first dual-purpose model of the modern era, powered by MV's all-new 931cc three-cylinder engine that's destined to form the basis of a whole series of new models in coming months and years.

9 mins

Ducati Riding Experience

When I rode the Ducati DesertX to France last year, I did have a bit of an explore on some easy fire roads and gentle green lanes in the wilds of the Médoc area, but was left with the feeling that, had I the experience, the DesertX would have been capable of taking me along some more extreme trails to some even more exciting places. If only there was a way of finding out just how well the Italian adventure bike could cope with some more extreme terrain...

7 mins

Battlaxes at the ready!

We tend to take tyres for granted, never really looking at them in any detail, or at how they work, just hoping that they keep us shiny side up at all times. Even in the wet

6 mins

Portuguese Perambulations

Nearly over before it had begun, a brief workshop stint allows Spain and Portugal to be explored

8 mins

Test fleet: VOGE 525 DSX

After testing the Voge's abilities on a long ride, it was time to take it to the Cotswolds and see how it would manage on the rougher stuff

2 mins

BMW R 12 nineT

Chad gets a track day surprise when BMW's R 12 nineT turns out to be surprisingly fun on track

2 mins

Honda CRF1100L ES Africa Twin

Without panniers he was adventuring nowhere - so at least Bertie's got something sorted now

2 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.