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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.

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

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

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?

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

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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

Big or Small?

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

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

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

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

World Ducati Week

If you like red Italian bikes, you’ll love the World Ducati Week. It’s three days of pure Ducati heaven.

THREE BIKES ONE ENGINE - Ducati Monster, Supersport 950, Multistrada V2 S

The 937cc V-twin engine that Ducati calls the Testastretta 11° is the centrepiece of a family of bikes including the Monster, SuperSport 950 and Multistrada V2. Riding that contrasting trio back-to-back should highlight the pros and cons of one of motorcycling's hardest working powerplants...

Great River Road

Continuing a ride along the course of the great Mississippi River... on an appallingly large motorcycle

Test fleet: Suzuki Hayabusa

Stu experiences new levels of anger when his GSX-S1000 GT is knocked over

Test fleet: Royal Enfield Scram 411

When the Scram met Street Twin and Interceptor…

Test fleet: Honda NT1100

Riding the NT1100 prompts emotions, but not all of them are positive

Test fleet: Kawasaki H2 SX SE Tourer

Dave settles back into road riding after the top speed runs last month

Test fleet: Yamaha TMAX Tech MAX

Ross finally manages to prize the keys to Yamaha's super scooter out of Mossy's hands

Test fleet: KTM Super Adventure S

Change in season

Yamaha's Ténéré 700: now that's more like it!

Having tempted Fast Bikes’ Charlie Oakman away from his sportsbike norm with BMW’s F900 XR, we now throw him a little deeper into the off-road sector with the celebrated Yamaha Ténéré 700.

Take a ride on the wild side

Motocross has always filled my heart with fear. Not curiosity. Not temptation. Just fear. So, it was time to do something about that…

Colombres Rally is ready for 2023

It’s no longer just a playground for old bikes, as modern machines are welcomed to their own event

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

Royal Enfield has had incredible sales success with both its 650cc twins and the entry-level 350 Meteor single. So, this machine should break all the registration figures – it’s the new Enfield Super Meteor, which puts the 650 motor in a retro cruiser chassis.

Suzuki's new roadster, the GSX-8S

Launched alongside the new V-Strom 800 DE at Milan, Suzuki’s new GSX-8S streetfighter uses the same 81bhp, 776cc parallel twin engine in a straightforward roadster chassis, with a new steel frame, aluminium swingarm, capable running gear and a midrange electronics package.

Ducati's Streetfighter range gets new SP2 track variant

The latest Ducati V4 Streetfighter is a total weapon of a bike. But as is the nature of these things, 2023 brings a bit more of the same, with a series of minor tweaks to the engine, chassis and equipment.