AJS Model 18 The quintessential English post-war heavyweight single. Matchless G80 owners and fans can check this guide too. AJS Model 31 A few intro words and some specifications regarding these staid and stolid 650cc four-stroke Shire horses. AJS Model 31 buyers guide (see also Matchless G12) These 650cc British roadsters never quite had the kerbside appeal of rival Triumph and BSA. But fans of these bikes simply accept their frills and foibles for what they are, and consequently doff their lids to no one. Find out why... AJS Cadwell The shock of seeing an AJS badge on a cheep Chinese import has for most of us worn off. But the intended motorcycle learner market that this bike is designed for won't much care. The future, after all, starts now. AJS Tempest Scrambler If you can't see the appeal of this bike, you're just not looking hard enough. In our youth, we would have lusted after this pseudo off-roader. And even now, there's a distinct twitching in the loins. AJS Tempest Roadster It's cheap. It's cheerful. It's classically styled. And it's Chinese built. This reworking of the 125cc AJS Cadwell is aimed at the 17-year old market. But does it have any appeal beyond that?
Aprilia Dorsoduro Is this 900cc supermoto a series challenge to Ducati's Hypermotard? Aprilia Shiver 900 Middleweight roadster returns to production with a power hike from 750cc to 900cc.
Arc Vector This very ambitious crowd funded project has run into financial difficulty. But how does the bike shape up?
Ariel Ace Ariel by name, but Honda by nature. Here's the story... Ariel Arrow The Rocker's other bike... Ariel FH Huntmaster specifications These 650cc parallel twins are BSA A10s by another name. And badge. So what's the full story and specs? Ariel Leader Ultra stylish British two stroke. Ariel Square Four Selly Oak's flagship superbike.
Ascot Pullin Sports Utility The new wonder motorcycle? We think so, but check our guide and make up your own mind...
Leoncini Scrambler Brief news item on a proposed Chinese built 499cc street scrambler. Benelli Leoncini and TRK500 A street bike and an adventure bike ready for production.
R nineT Scrambler Like the standard, road-oriented R nineT, this is an instant modern classic. Straddle our review and see what the big deal is. R1200GS Adventure There are reasons why this motorcycle has for years been the leader in its class. We think we've found most of those reasons. But did we miss some? Better check... BMW RnineT Pure Back-to-basics roadster for the more esoterically minded? BMW RnineT Racer Simplified, no frills cafe racer straight from the box.
Brough Superior SS100 The future is here: The new 2013 Brough is unveiled.
BSA B33 & B31 It's a plodder, not a rodder. But it will plod on for the longest time... BSA B50 Punchy middleweight. Point and squirt riding, but they're not for the faint hearted. BSA A7 Star Twin Easyriding Beeza - quick guide. BSA A70L Lightning BSA's biggest capacity twin. There ain't too many around, and most went west to the USA. But a few have come home to Blighty, and if you hunt around, you just might catch a glimpse of one in the wild. Come and see what they're all about... BSA A10 Golden Flash One minute pros & cons guide to one of the most successful models ever devised by the Birmingham Small Arms Company Ltd. BSA A10 Spitfire Scrambler Yankee Beeza - quick guide. BSA Bantam Well-loved classic perennial. Many of us started out riding these, and a few of us end up downsizing to one. But for a lot of guys and girls, it's never been anything but the humble BSA Bantam, come rain, come shine, come whatever. BSA D1 Bantam The first of the many. BSA Gold Star DBD34 Money in the bank. BSA Golden Flash Solid, surefooted twin - full guide. BSA M20 & M21 Britain's favourite sidevalves. We own one and ride one and love every minute. There's something special about a flathead. BSA Rocket III The Birmingham Small Arms answer to the Triumph Trident was just as pretty, and just as much fun. Check our Triumph T150 Trident guide for the lowdown. BSA Y13 A few words on these classy pre-war 750cc British V-twins
CCM CCM Bobber Bobbers are an old idea made new. We didn't expect to see Clews Competition Motorcycles get into this particular style race. But the firm has, and this is what it looks like...
Hellcat Speedster X132 News item on the Confederate Hellcat. P51 Combat Fighter News item on the Confederate P51 Fighter.
1938 Small Tank Any Crocker is beautiful. But there's something very special about these Small Tank models. Three Crockers headed for Stafford News item on a trio of Albert Crocker's finest visiting the UK.
Croft-Cameron 1924 Super Eight A few words on these very rare 998cc OHV V-twin
Cezeta 506 These stylish Czech scooters have revamped an old idea. Here's a brief word to the wise.
Ducati Monster 1200S News item on Ducati's monster Monster. Ducati 1100 Scrambler - 2018 model Three models to choose from. This is quite simply a very handsome bike with as much sophisticated cool as most of us will ever need. Ducati 1100 Pro Scrambler - 2020 model A few words on these warmed-over Standard and Sport models Ducati Monster 821 - 2018 model The Monster is back on form with new bells and whistles. Ducati Diavel Diesel We're talking fashion, not fuel.
1910 V-twin Joseph Merkel was a pioneering motorcycle engineer. Today, his bikes are highly sought after and prizes. Here's a little background on the man and his machines
Grigg Just a couple of words on this little known marque
Harley-Davidon Bronx Revolution Max Streetfighter for bare knuckle riders Harley-Davidson KR This 750cc flathead factory racer was launched in 1952, and it's still a formidable force on the classic racing circuit. Think Model K with attitude... Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy The Fathead has been around for almost a quarter of a century, and it's still in production. It bigger than ever, it's badder than ever, and Harley is knocking 'em out faster than you can lay your money down. Come and and see what makes fat so beautiful. Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Lo - 2014 Model Quick guide to Milwaukee's twin cam, 103 cubic inch rolling monument to two-wheeled excess. Harley-Davidson FL Panhead The 74-inch successor to the 1936 Knucklehead further refines a solid and generally dependable H-D platform. Check out this guide and see if you're tempted to try one. Harley-Davidson Pan America 2020 Revolution Max adventurer. It's different, but is it too different? Harley-Davidson Low Rider S The fabled Low Rider gets the monster 114ci Milwaukee-Eight engine. Check out this "aggressive" Sports model and see if you can put yourself in the saddle... Harley-Davidson Softail Standard 2020 model. 107-inches. Back to basics. Harley-Davidson Sportster The first-of-type Evos are top value Hogs and, arguably, are a credible rival for any BSA, Triumph or even Norton. But check our buyers guide for the devil that's always down there in the detail... Harley-Davidson Street 750 News report on MoCo's new Revolution X entry-level platform. Harley-Davidson Street Rod - 2017 model Introduction, colours, specifications. Harley-Davidson VRSC V-Rod When you absolutely have to have a two-wheeled state-of-the-art hot rod with a Harley-Davidson badge on the tank, there's only one place to go, and that's the divisive V-Rod. We love it. We hate it. And we love it all over again. Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle If it ain't broke, why fix it? To make it even less broke, of course. That's always been Harley's philosophy. For 2014, the factory did a little cutting, did a little smoothing, and put a different shine on what has become a very successful Hog. They call it the muscle. We call it another result. Harley-Davidson XLCR Cafe Racer A factory built cafe racer straight from Milwaukee. It sounded like a plan, but it didn't go according to plan at all... Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron - 2014 model The same old story? Or a new twist on a satisfying motorcycling tale? Our quick guide to the Sportster Iron will help separate the facts from the fiction.
Henderson Henderson, Indian and Ignaz Schwinn Some information here on these wonderful Yankee fours.
Herald Brat 125, Café 400 and Brute 500 Oriental power, British style. Herald Rambler 125 - 2019 model Suzuki GN125 powered lightweight
Hesketh 24 Paul Sleeman's new aristocrat takes shape. Hesketh 24 News item on the continuing saga.
Honda Monkey Bike - 2018 model It's back, and it's better than ever. Honda Benly A few words on the CB92. It's not a feature or a news item. But it will give you some background on these great little bikes. Honda CX500 Honda's first V-twin was a revolution. And we viva la revolution with a few words on this near-iconic shaft drive. You'll find some useful info on our CX500 garage sign page. Honda CX500 specifications Check out the numbers and explore some back story Honda Fireblade for 2017 The Blade is a quarter of a century old. Three new models are on the way to mark the occasion. Honda CB1100EX Muscle-bound retro gets a facelift, a nip and a tuck for 2017. But it it headed for classicdom? Honda CB300R - 2018 model It's got modern angles, a claimed 31bhp, 17-inch wheels, and Honda's badge on the tank. Starts well, but does it get any better? Honda CB750 Review, buyers guide & specifications Honda CB750-Four Check our CB750-4 metal garage sign (with a few words on this seminal 60s bike) Honda Gold Wing - 2018 model The same but different. And arguably superior. Honda Rebel Bobber - 2017 Small in stature, but with big ideas.
Brockhouse Indian Brave News item on the British built 250cc sidevalve. Indian Model 442 A little history on the Indian Fours generally, and the Model 442 specifically. Indian Scout Bobber - 2018 model A few words on Indian's musclebound 69 cubic incher. Indian Scout Sixty two tone - 2017 model Colours and specifications.
Janus Motorcycles Halcyon 250 A brief introduction to these interesting up-to-the-minute flat tankers from the USA
1972 Kawasaki Z1-900 and the 2017 Z900RS The original and the successor. A brief recap... Kawasaki W800 Classic Brit-style clone updated for the 21st century. Check our review on what makes this bike interesting. Kawasaki W800 - 2020 model Back in production, this convincing retro challenges Triumph and Ducati Kawasaki Versys-X 300 Practical all-weather transport that's small on capacity, but big on presence. Kawasaki Z650 and Z900 for 2017 Sugomi-themed concepts pick up the hallowed "Z" torch and run with it. Kawasaki 650 Ninja - 2020 model Warmed-over middleweight. Nice but no great advances Kawasaki Z900 - 2017 model New colours and brief model update info.
KTM 790 Adventure Rally R - 2019 model Slick suspension, limited edition
Maico Mobil ... a few words on Germany's uber cool two-stroke scooter.
Matchless G80 1946-1965. 498cc OHV air-cooled heavyweight single (Quick Guide). AJS Model 18 & Matchless G80 They're the same, but different; separated at birth, yet ever joined at the hip. Puzzled? Read our buyers guide and find out what's going on. Matchless G12 buyers guide (see also AJS Model 31) These 650cc British roadsters never quite had the kerbside appeal of rival Triumph and BSA. But fans of these bikes simply accept their frills and foibles for what they are, and consequently doff their lids to no one. Find out why... Matchless G12 It's the same bike as the AJS Model 31, but don't let that spoil the ride. Get acquainted here, and read some specifications. Matchless G9 bobber Foundry Motorcycle has its own idea of how a Matchless G9 should look. Take a peek... Matchless Man: Pat Gill Silver Arrow & Silver Hawk. Two great 1930s masterpieces from the Collier Brothers
Morgan Morgan EV3 We know it's not a bike. But it's a kind of honorary bike. And this one's electric ... Morgan repurchases Pickersleigh Road site The firm didn't move away, but it's moved back. Here's the story...
Moto Guzzi Le Mans This 850cc V-twin shaftie helped put Moto Guzzi back on the motorcycle map and gave Ducati and Laverda something else to worry about. Read our buyers guide to the Mk1 and get yourself up to speed. Moto Guzzi MGX-21 A news introduction to the MGX-21 bagger. It's clearly gunning for Harley-Davidson, but does it have the right ammunition? Moto Guzzi Audace Carbon "Darker" and "meaner" cruiser with scratching pretensions. Moto Guzzi V85TT Travel - 2020 model All terrain adventurer
Fat Sabbath The 125cc single cylinder Fat Sabbath follows closely in the tracks of Mutt Motorcycles' Blackest Sabbath. Its heart is Chinese, but its soul is British. That's the concept anyway. Mutt Mastiff 125 Cool-looking knobbly knockabout
2020 Rush 1000 Limited edition Italian hotrod, yours for £30k
Nimbus Model C 2017 news item on an ex-Steve McQueen Nimbus including some technical details.
Norton Atlas Ranger and Nomad A news report on the 2019 650cc bikes from Donington Hall. Norton California It's 50 years of the Commando. Norton marks the moment. Norton Commando 750/850 Ride it, love it. Norton Commando 961 News item on the "Mick Grant Replica." It's real, but is it true? Norton Hi-Rider Some lowdown on this high flyer. Norton P11A Ranger A few words on the short-lived desert racing hybrid.
Small news item 1925 700cc V-twin sold at auction, plus some information on this little known northern British company.
Small news item Rare Flying Cloud model at Beaulieu.
Pannonia T5 Rare Hungarian two-stroke and Duna sidecar.
Panther M100 & M120 Phelon & Moore's tour de force. Panther S180 concept bike Big Cat fans might check out this flight-of-fancy...
Pierce 1912 3.5hp single News item on this rare sidevalve single.
Royal Enfield 650 twins launched The Continental and the Interceptor Royal Enfield 838 Concept KX bobber Here's the current future thinking for RE. Royal Enfield Bullet (UK) Classic survivor. Royal Enfield Continental GT Cafe racer, or very nearly... Royal Enfield Himalayan RE enters the adventure bike market with this 400cc single.
Sterling Autocycle flat tanker News item on the Black Douglas Motorcycle Company.
Sunbeam S7 & S8 Gentlemen only... Sunbeam Model 9 A few words on this stylish, high-quality pre-war single
Suzuki GSX1100S The Suzuki Katana has been updated for 2019, but is this a new legend in the making, or simply an obvious and lazy re-hash? Suzuki Burgman The UK Metropolitan Police has been evaluating 7 fuel cell powered 2017 models. 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000 A concept bike? Or production ready? You decide 2018 Suzuki SV650X Suzuki calls this "a neo retro cafe racer". We call it as we see it ...
Triumph 3HW News item on this rare WW2 single. Triumph 3SW Rare 350cc Val Page sidevalve at Bonhams. Triumph Bobber - 2017 Factory customs rarely look as cool as this. Triumph Bobber Black - 2018 The Bob-job just got darker, meaner, and moodier... Triumph Bobber TFC Cool Triumph Factory Custom? Or tasteless bling thing? Triumph Bonneville T120 One minute pros and cons guide. Triumph Bonneville T140 "The legend". Triumph Bonneville Hinckley, not Meriden. Triumph Bonneville - 2001 The original 790cc Hinckley bike. Triumph Bonneville 007 Special James Bond limited edition model Triumph Hurricane X-75 Craig Vetter's customised BSA Rocket 3. Triumph Scrambler Hinckley's popular off roadster. Triumph Scrambler - 2014 Fitter, faster, a modern classic. Triumph Scrambler - 2017 There could be a scramble for this one. The bike just got a whole lot better. Triumph Speedmaster - 2018 First the solo Bobber, then a motor-bicycle made for two... Triumph Speed Triple R Top British street muscle bike. Triumph Speed Triple model/timeline Check here for the speedster back story. Triumph Speed Triple Review, road test and specifications. Triumph Speed Twin Introducing the 1200cc 2019 model. Triumph Speed Twin & Tiger 100 Turners 1938 seminal 500cc twins. The 5T and the T100. Triumph Street Triple RS A quick look at the 2020 model updates Triumph Street Twin A 900cc street bike purpose built for urbanites. Check the specifications... Triumph Street Cup Silly name, but a very cool pair of wheels. 900cc. ABS. Traction control. Hinckley Triumph has spoiled us rotten. Triumph T25SS A couple of words on an auction example... Triumph Thruxton - 2014 Rocker racer ready to roll. Triumph Thunderbird Sport All-round sporty triple for the traditionalist. Triumph Tiger Cub T20 Pricey and pretty. Triumph Tiger 800 Check out this cool cat. It roars... Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 Stunning globetrotting adventurer. Triumph Tiger - 2018 model New colours, new toys and a low saddle. Triumph Tiger Specials - 2020 models Alpine Edition and Desert Edition Triumph Trident T150 Meriden's hot rod. Triumph Trident T160 One minute pros and cons guide. Triumph TR7T Tiger Trail On-roader with off-road pretensions. Triumph TRW Cool & unstressed sidevalve twin. Triumph T140W TSS Rare 120mph 8-valve Meriden roadster. Triumph TSX Rare custom cruising Bonnie. Triumph 6/1 Before Edward Turner's 500cc Speed Twin, there was Val Page's 650cc 6/1.
Velocette Thruxton Pedigree performer. We'll guide you through the pros and cons. McDeeb Velofield It looks like a Velocette, but the power is by Royal Enfield. Velo purists look away now...
Victory Ignition It's a concept bike. So how seriously should we take this? Confusion is the watchword... Victory Octane News story on the launch of Polaris Industries' new cruiser for 2016. Victory Vegas, Hammer, Cross Country and Magnum X-1 Numerous models are being axed for 2017. Here's the story.
1938 Vincent Series-A Rapide Sold for £267,696. Find out what was so special. Vincent Comet Series C Even half a Vincent twin is double the class you get with many other 500cc Brit singles. Vincent world record set Check here for 10 Vincent V-twins at auction. Vincent Uniflow engine Rare two-engine designed for RAF rescue launches. Maughan Vincent Need a Vincent engineering expert? Try here... Herb Harris Vincents Texan Vincent aficionado disposes of collection. Vincent Series A Rapide project See here for details of this highly desirable £270,300 V-twin. Vincent HRD A few words on the company, and a look at Sump's HRD metal sign
Voxan The Wattman French "200hp" electric gave us a shock.
Yamaha RD20LC A few words on this classic 1980s two-stroke Yamaha YS125 - 2017 model A perky upgrade to the outgoing YBR125. Yamaha YZF-R6 - 2017 model News item and specifications. Yamaha XSR900 Abarth News item on the limited edition 847cc retro. |