Building The Future

A young New Zealander, Sytse Tacoma, built himself an electric motorcycle to change people’s perceptions of such bikes. We had a chat with him to find out more.

Mini Adventure

Setting off for a ride around the Peak District set me thinking back to the days before people started talking about 'adventure motorbikes’.

Mind The Gap

Filtering is a great way to make progress through slow-moving traffic. But what’s the best way to do it?

Mick Extance's 2020 Dakar Campaign

Dakar riders are a special breed.

BMW R1250 RS - Unsung Hero

BMW’s new R1250RS is a very impressive bike. But will it suffer the same fate as its predecessors and get eclipsed by the GS and the RT?

Another Level

You take an idea and then add bits here and there to make it even better. Only, in this case, doing that is far from straightforward.

Das Originals

Forty years ago this summer was a thrilling time for motorcycling, as the superbike came of age with a flurry of spectacular arrivals.

Nothing Cheap About It

Fancy an Italian? How about a Chinese? Either way, give one of these a go and get stuck in.

Virtually Flawless

The big GS is one of the most popular bikes on the planet. But what is it like to ride, and is it a good deal to buy?

Flower Pot Man

A day ride into the middle of Birmingham – choose the right route and it can work

2019's S1000RR Gets More Power, Less Weight, New Face

Seven months of spy shots have led to this, the new superbike from the Germans. The 2018 model makes for some sweet reading as far as the stats go; engine output increased by 6kW (8hp) to 152kW (207hp) (in the USA: 151 kW (205hp) and a weight reduction from 208kg to 197kg (193.5kg with the M Package).

Husqvarna Unveils All-New Svartpilen 701

Husqvarna unveiled threenew models at EICMA inMilan – and the good news is that two of them WILL be making it to market in 2019. The headline news is the big reveal of the factory’s new production Svartpilen 701 – which joins the Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401 in the iconic Swedish brand’s street bike line-up.

F850GS Goes Adventure

For those who want lots of GS fun without the 1250’s bulk, the Germans have the perfect answer.

Test Fleet: Honda CB1000R+

Could Honda’s CB1000R+ be the perfect commuter?

Yamaha MT-07

I must be the very last journalist toride Yamaha’s much praised andhugely successful MT-07, but it was well worth the wait.

Rain In Spain

And France... Across Europe to Portugal by 20-year-old Pan European, dodging the weather

Island Ride

Gran Canaria – nice beaches, nice climate... and challenging mountain roads

Electric Future?

Should your next bike be electric? What are the ups, downs and pitfalls?

Moto Guzzi V85 TT Mandello Magic

Taking inspiration from do-anything dual-sports of the 1980s, and buoyed by the success of its recent retro-styled output, Moto Guzzi has stepped out of its comfort zone releasing a new shaft-driven off-road ready adventure machine, the V85 TT

History Boy Recommends: Cragside

This month MSL’s ride location scout, History Boy Alfred Earnest, looks north and discovers a great place to ride to in Nothumberland

Join A Tour Or Go Independently

The choice of ridingMorocco autonomously or with an organised tour comes down to time, cost and your confidence in tackling the unknown.

Yamaha R125 Size Matters

Yamaha’s new 125cc sportsbike features impressive tech – and more importantly, it’s a great ride.

When And Where To Go

There are mountains, cities, beaches and, of course, the Saharan desert in Morocco. You can pick one or do them all if you have the time.

How To Get There?

There are several ways to get to Morocco. Which you choose mainly depends on how much time you have.

On The March

Quiet and twisty As and Bs through the Welsh Marches

Something Different

After the success of the Africa Twin, Honda is causing a stir in the adventure sector again, but with a completely different type of machine…

Suzuki GSX-s1000 Fatour Edition

After just three months in Roger’s hands, Suzuki wants it back… he’s reluctant.

2017 Ducati Monster 797 - Friendly Monster

The new Ducati 797 Monster takes its looks from the big Monster 821, and its engine from the Scrambler. Does this laid-back hooligan offer the best of both worlds?

Time To Move On

Harley’s new machine is unlikely to replace anything in the hearts of current H-D riders, but it could be pivotal for the future of biking…

Test Fleet: Suzuki's V-Strom 650XT

Can the Suzuki V-Strom 650’s useful, easy-going manner fill the hole in Mossy’s heart?