Motorcycle Sport & Leisure - May 2024

In this issue

Kevin Cameron
More tech insights from our Kev.

Triumph 400
Finally, a small capacity bike from Hinckley, and it’s a beaut, in two versions.

Ducati DesertX Rally
Focused development for the Italian adventure bike..

CFMOTO 450 SR S

The past few years have seen a few comebacks that we did not want to see at all. A global plague, rickets, threats of nuclear war in Europe and hyper-inflation, to pick just a few at random.

1 min

The big bike that thinks it's small

This brand-new model in the Triumph range could be the perfect answer to many rider's needs. And for Triumph, it may just be the most important model in Hinckley's history

10 mins

Ready to take on THE WORLD

Ducati keep going from strength to strength, and have upped the adventure bike ante once again with the DesertX Rally, a high-spec and genuinely race-capable development of the excellent DesertX

6 mins

All That Gear

I remember riding from Indianapolis to Tucson in 1962. 1800 miles, a new rider learning how to change the gears

4 mins

How to maintain your battery

Most riders won't notice that anything is amiss with their battery until they press the ignition switch and their motorcycle fails to start. With a little bit of luck, they might be able to recharge the battery, but that takes time. Should the battery have become deeply discharged, and beyond recovery, then it will need replacing, causing more time lost and unwelcome expense. Often overlooked, battery maintenance is simple and, apart from keeping your battery in top working condition, will also significantly extend its lifespan. What's not to like? MSL asked the battery saving experts at OptiMate to explain the theory behind the practice of battery maintenance.

4 mins

TARMAC TWEAKS

Stepping ever further away from its Dakar Rally racing roots, Honda's overhauled its Africa Twin Adventure Sports to create a seriously capable big-mile tourer that can hold its own with the best of them

10 mins

FULL CHAT - POWERED BY BIKESUR

Once limited to television chat shows, the world of celebrity interviews has now, in the 21st century, expanded to blogs, vlogs and podcasts that cover an expansive range of subjects and personalities, and it's only natural that the world of motorcycles is covered in that remit

4 mins

NORTON CEO ROBERT HENTSCHEL

There's been much talk about the rise, fall, and rise of Norton Motorcycles over the last few months, if not years, so who better to ask about the true, behind-the-scenes details than their new head honcho?

10+ mins

Mossy’s Knowledge

Spec sheet terminology Engines

4 mins

Northern Spain and the Picos

We're all aware that the world, his wife and his motorbiking dog have been to Northern Spain and the Picos triangle, but Alastair is going to throw his tuppence in none-the-less, for all the right reasons!

5 mins

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