Road Test

What we thought when we put a motorcycle through its paces

Brand New Motorcycles For Under £5K

We are looking for a bike we can live with for at least the next three winters. Hence the £5K budget. We're not looking for a cheap hack we'll leave…Read more

Published: September 6, 2020

Categories: Road Test

Weise Outlast Frontier Jacket – Clothing for all seasons

It is early September and I'm zipping the thermal liner into my Weise Outlast Frontier Jacket. What is going on with the weather? Tomorrow's 200-mile ride, looping through Thetford Forest…Read more

Published: August 31, 2020

Categories: Road Test, Touring

ECU Flash – Road Test Results

Better fuel economy. Three more BHP and three more ft.lbs of torque across a wider rpm range. Crisper throttle response and smoother low RPM fueling. All this from an ECU…Read more

Published: August 3, 2020

Categories: Motorcycle Servicing, Road Test

760 Miles Touring Scotland on a Motorcycle

Touring Scotland on a motorcycle. Great roads. Stunning scenery. What is there not to like about Scotland on a motorcycle? In the past perhaps you have chosen to follow one…Read more

Published: July 21, 2020

Categories: Road Test, Touring

Avoiding Camper Vans on the official NC500 Route

The NC500 route around the highlands of Scotland is a hard thing to ignore. The official route includes numerous fantastic motorcycling roads, so why am I trying to avoid them?…Read more

Published: July 3, 2020

Categories: Road Riding, Road Test, Touring

Sena 50S Review: The Must-Have Features

Following on from the initial impressions review of the Sena 50S, in the article below, we get into the must-have features for any motorcycle Bluetooth intercom. As the Sena 50S…Read more

Published: June 11, 2020

Categories: Real World Motorcycle Equipment Reviews, Road Test, Touring

Delkevic Aftermarket Exhaust Silencer Kits

I ordered a Delkevic aftermarket exhaust silencer - "End Can" - for my V-Strom. Now, before we go any further, I should point out that other aftermarket exhausts are available.…Read more

Published: May 26, 2020

Categories: Motorcycle Servicing, Road Test

Breaking my Harley Davidson duck

When life took me to Texas for three months my first reaction was - oh hell, three months without a decent set of bends. My Versys 1000 will be locked…Read more

Published: April 19, 2020

Categories: Road Riding, Road Test

Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT Road Test

Compared to my 2016 DL1000A, the new 1050XT V-Strom feels like a 650. It is much narrower at the tank and is a joy to slow manoeuvre around the car…Read more

Published: March 20, 2020

Categories: Road Test

Motorcycle Tyres – I’m Confused

Choosing the right motorcycle tyre for your riding style, the tyre that gives you the feedback you want is a complicated task. We are, after all, all different not to…Read more

Published: March 17, 2020

Categories: Road Riding, Real World Motorcycle Equipment Reviews, Road Test, Touring