As the editor I had first choice of bike. So does that mean I chose the Honda Africa Twin because it’s the best? Well, yes and no. It’s…
It’s an imperious feeling you get parting traffic on the big GS, and as the only bike on test with satnav as standard, the BMW R1200GS Rallye X…
I’m known to pack a lot on a trip away, and luckily for me the Triumph had the most storage of all the bikes. With two massive luggage…
With 54 world titles and over 300 race wins to its credit, Aprilia is a manufacturer whose competitive pedigree cannot be disputed. And since the inception of its…
BMW’s release of its R80G/S, a 798cc, flat-twin adventure tourer, was a milestone moment in modern motorcycle history. Its arrival on showroom floors in 1981 meant buyers looking for…
A WRY SMILE appeared on my face when I received the key to the KTM. In fact I almost felt guilty – having briefly ridden the bike a…
Anyone who has known me for more than five minutes won’t be surprised to learn I’m not a fan of camping, or being wet, cold or away…
As I scythed my way through some of the sweetest turns I’d ever seen, the big red Ducati was on the limiter. Slamming the brakes, the bike held…
How the hell was this bloke from Cape York Motorcycle Adventures, on his Suzuki DR-Z400 complete with a long-range tank and knobby tyres, meant to keep up with a…
Unlikely as it seems, the Suzuki DR650 is one of those bikes that makes grown men and women go weak at the knees. Since the first model appeared…
The Beast (now 2.0) is such an apt name for the 1290 Super Duke R and I loved getting the chance to throw a leg over it. Neither the…
Yamaha’s supersport champion had its last major upgrade way back in 2008 – a new frame was added to an already advanced ride-by-wire controlled engine package which contained titanium valves…
