Motorcycle Sport & Leisure Magazine - June 2024

In this issue

Richard Millington
Shooting for gold and getting the grades.

Phoenix Off-road
Dirty training in the midst of Salisbury Plain.

Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Mid-capacity cruisers are having a resurgence..

The Nostalgia game

Producing a retro motorcycle is a tricky business. Nostalgia must blend with innovativeness. The past must be celebrated while designing for the fast-changing needs of today's markets. And whatever balance of old and new the manufacturer comes up with, for every person who applauds its looks and style, another half-dozen will fold their arms and say, no, that's wrong

5 mins

None more black

These days it's quite a major thing when one of the big four Japanese manufacturers releases a new bike into the cruiser/ factory custom/call-it-what-you-will market, as cruisers don't really appear to be a big part of their ethos anymore

5 mins

TAKE TO the TRAILS

Riding 'off-road' might look intimidating from the outside looking in - but it doesn't have to be, particularly when you're being shown the ropes by Phoenix Trails

7 mins

BOLOGNA BRILLIANCE

There's more choice than ever if you're after an adventure bike that'll dominate the roads. In an ever-crowded market, can the latest generation of Ducati's pioneering Multistrada - with its Panigale-derived motor and raft of electronics - retain its reputation as one of the quickest, most surefooted and thrilling ways to cross continents?

7 mins

In the bag

Harley's latest baggers have gained power, lost weight and had a makeover. The result is a winner, says Geoff Hill

7 mins

Worth Waiting For?

Moto Guzzi is Italy's oldest bike manufacturer in continuous production since its birth in 1921, though Covid forced the postponement by a year of its 100th birthday celebrations held at its Mandello del Lario factory on the shores of Lake Como

10 mins

Troubleshooting common 12V battery problems

Diagnosing and tracing faults with a motorcycle's electrical charging system can be a daunting prospect, but with a basic understanding of the bike's charging system you can usually get to the nub of what's wrong. We asked the battery-saving experts at OptiMate to outline the main components of the charging system, and the symptoms of the most common problems encountered with them

4 mins

Pass-ing the time of day

Three of Europe's most well-known mountain passes, all covered in day of mind-bending scenery and nerve-wrenching hairpins one

4 mins

Around Gran Canaria in three days

What better way to expand your riding CV than with some winter riding in the sunshine of the Canary Islands, and some dramatic mountainous roads

4 mins

Premier peninsula perambulations

Riding locally is all well and good, but Helen wanted some adventure and to get some miles under her wheels

5 mins

The Longest Day Teapot

While it would've been truly wonderful to have spent time preparing myself and the bike for that one long day of riding in June, there's rather more preliminary work than hoped...

3 mins

Mossy's Knowledge

Spec sheet terminology - chassis

5 mins

Test fleet: Yamaha Ténéré World Raid

A lack of a daily commute doesn't mean that mileage is kept to a minimum

3 mins

Test fleet: Suzuki V-Strom 800RE

I've only had it a few days, but I've liked it since mile one. Hopefully my affection for the Suzuki will continue well into the future

5 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.

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