Motorcycle Sport & Leisure Magazine - May 2023

In this issue

Maynard Hershon
Oil, gaskets and snow. Someone is desperate for spring!

Ducati Diavel V4
Bruce tries an extra two cylinders in Ducati’s big muscle bike.

Retro group test
What appeals to who? Fashion changes, but style remains..

Big Scandi adventure machine Norden 901 Expedition

Bigger, and bolder, seems to be better these days when it comes to adventure bikes. The massive success of the first BMW R1150 GS Adventure was a surprise at first. But as it’s turned out over the 20 years since, adding a bigger tank, extra crash bars, more dirt ability and tougher looks is just what a lot of people want.

2 mins

RIDERS on the STROM

With a 21-inch front wheel, some choice off-road oriented goodies and a tried-and-tested V-twin motor, is the latest version of Suzuki's much-loved, large-capacity V-Strom the best yet? We put the new DE through its paces to see what's what

7 mins

Dealing with the Diavel

Big, heavy and unapologetically quirky, the Diavel has divided opinion since it bounded into our lives 13 years ago. And there’s a box fresh offering for 2023 and maybe, just maybe, Ducati has mastered a sportier formula that will further appeal to the masses

8 mins

Peter Starr Motorcyclist, filmmaker... and more

Expatriate Englishman, Peter Starr, has made America his home for over 50 years and, over those decades, has enjoyed the accolades bestowed upon him as one of the pioneers of filming and televising motorcycle sport in the USA

9 mins

Is the past the future?

The future of motorcycling will rely on bringing new customers to the market. And one might assume that we should look at what is currently selling best when we talk about expanding the motorcycle market. But are the best sellers due to the sales coming from those folk who're already riding? Or actually from newcomers to the market?

10+ mins

This is The One!

The Curtiss Motorcycle Company's two-wheeled creations are as much works of art as they are functional devices, and the One is no exception - it's a motorcycle, folks, but not as we know it

10 mins

A Yorkshire Dales adventure

It might be the Yorkie Dales, but this ride takes in another couple of counties, too

4 mins

Three is a magic number

Could Kymco’s new CV3 be the machine to convince the car driving masses that there’s more to life than four wheels?

4 mins

To Romania, and back

A circuitous touring route to add a few more countries to an ongoing tally

10 mins

Yamaha's Ténéré 700: less mileage, but no less enthusiasm

Less Sport, more Leisure | Having broken his off-road duck, Charlie is asking himself the question – what’s next?

5 mins

Suzuki Bandit 600, from road to track

After some amount of procrastination, and a feeling that not a lot was happening and that there wasn’t actually any rush anyway, all of a sudden there’re hoops that have been jumped through and a list of jobs that need to be done, right now!

3 mins

None more black: KTM Brabus 1300 R 23

Brabus is much better known as a car tuning and styling shop. But it also produces some two-wheeled treats, like this, the KTM Brabus 1300 Edition 23.

1 min

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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.