Choosing A Bike

There’s no denying it. 99% of adventure riding and motorcycle touring marketing is aimed at those on bigger-capacity bikes. And that annoys me! Because while … Read more

I found myself in a bit of a pickle in 2022. For me, this year was ‘new bike year.’ And generally, new bike year is … Read more

Thunderbolt. Fireblade. Commando. Interceptor. Hyabusa. Some bikes just sound cool, don’t they?  Even if you know nothing about bikes, you can’t help but want one … Read more

I want to get something off my chest. For years, I’ve been one of the many people constantly bitching about big adventure bikes being too … Read more

If you’re reading this post, you’re probably one of the following: You’re in the UK, are between 19-24 years old, and are legally restricted to … Read more

When I think back to the bikes I’ve owned, all but one were the wrong choice. I’m not saying I didn’t enjoy owing them – … Read more

You’ve no doubt already done a Google search on the best touring motorbikes available if you’re about to embark on the exciting path that is … Read more

When I cast my mind back to my childhood, sports tourers were the mainstay of British motorcycling. You couldn’t move for quietly understated, do-it-all machines … Read more

Have you ever typed “choosing a new motorcycle” into Google? I have. And I found a tonne of posts from the usual suspects all explaining … Read more

Cheaper alternatives to adventure bikes has been on my mind just recently. As a staunch Northerner, I’m a bit funny about getting (or not getting) … Read more

So, you’re planning a RTW trip? Congratulations! Me too. This is why I thought it would be a great idea to write a post on … Read more