BIKE TESTS
Energica Ego in the Zero TT
Last year, British bike mag MCN had a dream to be the first team to race a production electric bike at the Isle of Man TT. This is what happened
ABUS Norton NRS588 TT Racer
Three decades after Mike Hailwood won the Senior TT on Norton machinery, Steve Hislop did it again for the reborn-again British brand. This time on a 588cc rotary
Triumph America 2002 - 2015
While the so-called metric cruisers, mainly from Japanese factories, are labelled pretenders by cruiser purists in the USA, Triumph’s cruisers are considered the real McCoy. During the halcyon customising days of the 1950s and ’60s, Triumph 650cc twins were being chopped and
2018 SWM SUPERDUAL X AUSSIE LAUNCH
Heading bush is part of the Australian dream and this Italian has made it a whole lot easier
2018 Harley-Davidson Sport Glide
With eight Softails already on offer, Harley-Davidson has pulled a ninth Hog out of its hat, plugging a gap in its range we didn’t even know existed
Aprilia Shiver versus Aprilia Tuono
A nakedbike won the coveted AMCN Motorcycle Of The Year in 2016. The Aprilia Tuono 1100 Factory also won the hearts of all who rode her.
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Kawasaki’s popular learner-approved sportsbike has broken free of its GPX250 roots. Now lighter, faster and more powerful than its predecessor, this is the new Ninja 400
Dresda Triton and Dresda Triumph
Dave Degens won two Barcelona 24-Hours races for one reason. He handcrafted his racebikes to have the perfect mix of performance and stamina
Benelli TRK 502
Considered, practical and priced right, Benelli’s learner-legal soft-roader is going places
Benelli Leoncino
With a heart like a lion, can Benelli’s retro cub live up to its namesake and be king of the urban jungle?
2018 Triumph Speedmaster
Just when you thought we didn’t need another Bonneville-based Triumph, the British firm goes and releases one of the most compelling versions yet
Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit 2007 - 2016
The Suzuki Bandit is more the perfect example of a versatile all-rounder than the bike-of-choice for heavy-duty crims