I’ve been chatting with friends who’ve ridden the latest phenomenon, Ducati’s Panigale V4. Phrases ‘game changer’ and ‘revolutionary’ were banded around. It’s not ‘just’ the 214bhp (in standard, warranty-friendly road trim) V4 MotoGP inspired engine.
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Two Tempests blow in
AJS HAS LAUNCHED two new lightweight bikes, one road and one trail, in the form of the Tempest 125. The classically styled learner-legal bikes are designed for leisure riding or daily commuting and have a
Read moreCalifornia dreaming from Norton
NORTON HAS LAUNCHED a limited edition of its 961 parallel twin to mark the 50th anniversary of the arrival of the original Norton Commando. The new Norton Commando 961 California has been built with high
Read moreFirst full-face Davida has F1 roots
DAVIDA HAS UNVEILED the Koura, its first ever full-face crash helmet. The Koura is a retro inspired, high performance helmet, with a low and slender profile and a strikingly bold styling. The Koura will be
Read moreWatsonian unveils its latest platform
WATSONIAN HAS PRODUCED a new platform chassis sidecar with multiple uses. The chassis, which costs £1495, can be adapted for a wide range of uses, from carrying surfboards to lugging around entire motorcycles. The sidecars,
Read more1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 – A hidden gem
Rob Davies has always lusted after the unsung hero, Kawasaki’s 1100 Zephyr.
Read moreIndian Scout Bobber test
With the demise of Victory earlier this year, Polaris Group’s now standalone motorcycle brand, Indian, has come late to the party at the Bobber bash. The new-for-2018 blacked-out lowrider version of its mid-size Scout model
Read moreThanks for keeping it real
As a recent subscriber I would like to comment that I really enjoyed the December issue. I was particularly impressed by the GPO Bantam story with its good blend of interesting old bikes and social
Read moreMODS AND ROCKERS – A NEW WAY OF LIFE FOR NEWARK JANUARY SHOW
ELEMENTS of the scooter/motorcycle rivalry of the mid-60s will be showcased at The Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic show. The motorcycling event, now in its seventh year, takes place at Newark Showground on
Read moreMotorcycle Live NEC, November 2017
IT Is the industry’s showcase of the latest machines, and this year’s Motorcycle Live event at the NEC was full of classic-styled bikes. Kawasaki went big on the Z900RS and Café, with many onlookers enthusiastic
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