Motorcycle Sport & Leisure Magazine - April 2023

In this issue

Maynard Hershon
An unusual subject for our American colleague, but an apt one considering the current weather.

Legal Eagle
Chef takes a look at your motorcycling legal issues.

Moto Morini Seiemmezzo
A name that uses far too many vowels, and a lot of consonants, too..

Welcome to the club

BMW's M 1000 R is its most powerful naked bike to date, joining the 200bhp club with aerodynamic wings, just to keep it on the ground

8 mins

Mash X-Ride 650 Trail True to trail

There are retro bikes, and there are retro bikes. This really is a retro bike. It's not a new bike with a new engine, new electronics, new high-tech suspension and new fancy connectivity with all of your gadgets. But it is a new bike. Confused? Yeah, me too

4 mins

Rear-view mirror

For 2023, BMW has brought out heritage editions of the R18 and R nineT as part of the factory's celebrations of 100 years of production, so it seemed only right that we should take a look at how the Bavarian factory's retro bikes have been influenced by the past

8 mins

Big or Small?

We took two very different bikes out to the Peak District to see if size matters - one way or another...

9 mins

Rare bit of Wales with Nick Sanders

Wales offers some fantastic riding even if you just turn up and tell the sat-nav to show you the way, but for a properly unforgettable experience local knowledge is key. We sampled the hidden backroads with the record-breaking round the-world rider and a local expert Nick Sanders

3 mins

Vosges on the way

I didn't mean to ride to Vosges. Although I didn't end up there by mistake either. Either way, I'm glad I did, because my short visit to the area confirmed my suspicions that much good riding hides in this unassuming provincial region of France...

4 mins

Top of the world

Maja led a tour to Nordkapp and back. Five thousand miles in three weeks. And she reckons it was worth it. Here's why...

10 mins

Meteoric arrival

While on the Royal Enfield Super Meteor's launch, as shown in last month's magazine, Alan Cathcart spent some time with a man who had a great deal to do with the model's development, Adrian Sellers

7 mins

Yamaha's Ténéré 700: at last, mud

Recruiting the assistance and advice of seasoned off-road rider Chris Moss, Charlie finally gets the Ténéré dirty with his first venture away from Tarmac

4 mins

Suzuki Bandit 600, from road to track

Paperwork and bike prep are supposed to be easy, even if they are time-consuming. And time is running out...

4 mins

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Motorcycle Sport & Leisure Magazine Description:

Motorcycle Sport & Leisure is a monthly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling, from road tests and reviews to news and features. It is published by Immediate Media and is available in print and digital formats.

The magazine features articles on a variety of topics, such as:

* Road tests: Reviews of the latest motorcycles, from superbikes to adventure bikes.
* News: The latest news from the world of motorcycling, from new bike launches to racing results.
* Features: In-depth articles on a variety of motorcycling-related topics, from riding techniques to motorcycle history.
* Travel: Articles on motorcycle touring and adventure riding.
* People: Interviews with leading figures in the world of motorcycling, from racers to designers.

Motorcycle Sport & Leisure is a great resource for anyone who is interested in motorcycles. It is packed with information and inspiration, and it is a must-read for any motorcyclist.