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When I bought my 2008 Suzuki GSX650F, I knew nothing about the oil inside it. Not what type it was, how many miles it had covered, or even how old
At some point in the adventure bike arms race, manufacturers can no longer simply bolt on another aluminium pannier, add a few extra horsepower, and declare victory. The New Tiger
Winter is on its way, and there will soon be the usual slew of articles and videos on how to winterise your motorcycle. Yet, despite
In a world where everyone is telling us that sports bikes are a thing of the past, Honda has unveiled the new CBR500R FOUR for
I knew the job was going too well. Any time a motorcycle project starts with the phrase “This’ll only take an hour,” you can be
Few things are more satisfying than squeezing the brake lever as you slide up the inside of someone, and beat them to the apex. Few
Track days come in many different forms. Some leave you to your own devices. Some focus on instruction, while others are events in themselves, built
Something rather odd is going on at Britain’s petrol pumps. If you haven’t noticed how light your wallet feels after filling up, the petrol price
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After a couple of days off from Mallory (See Part One) and some enjoyable alone time in the garage checking Screamer (my GSX650F) to see
Some routes are designed to get you somewhere. Others are just “because we can”. This one – The Dales, Tarts and Apple Cake is firmly
I started the year with good intentions. There was a trip to Andalucía, three days of track time, sunshine, and the promise of learning to
Looking back over the years, I think I could have bought another motorcycle with the money I’ve spent on helmets, boots, and other items of
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance was a surprise hit book. Published in 1974, it is about the idea that caring deeply about how
If you’ve spent any time around BMW motorcycles, you’ll know they’re a curious blend of engineering brilliance and “why on earth did they do that?”