Following hot on the tails of the burgeoning Adventure bike market, helmet manufacturers across the world are producing a staggering array of similarly rufty-tufty Adventure style helmets to tempt would-be globe trotters. From top end brands like Arai and Shoei to the budget marques in the internet superstores, the choice is wide. With a new […]
When it comes to off-road boots, there’s an enormous range to tempt the rider’s wallet. From super-soft trials boots and chunky adventure models to stormtrooper style motocross footwear. But picking the right one can be tricky, requiring a real honest analysis of what type of riding you are going to be doing, and what type […]
It’s the New Year – traditionally a time to throw out the old and bring in the new. But when it comes to your dirt bike, trading in the faithful hack for something brand new and shiny really isn’t necessary, it’s just time for a motorcycle makeover! IT MIGHT BE A BIT GRUBBY, BUT A […]
In among the massive stands of the global manufacturers, a stand showing off hand-made motorcycles from Bolton should not have got a look in. Yet at last year’s show when the original concept was launched and again at the 2017 incarnation of Motorcycle Live, the CCM Spitfire was garnering more interest than anything from Honda, KTM or […]
Never mind a neck brace – go back thirty years and the idea of going trail riding with anything more protective than a helmet and a jacket would seem absurd. Yet as protective gear has become lighter, better designed and easier to wear then the tables have turned. Now it’s rare to see anyone out […]
OK so your bike’s looking and feeling a bit tired. You want to show it a bit of love but funds are tight. So what’s the best way you could throw just £100 on your bike and make a significant difference? We’ve chosen half a dozen upgrades for you, each of which come in at […]
When you are going out on your bike, either on the dirt or the black top, it’s good to have some snacks in your backpack. Whether it’s just to tide you over ’till a full meal at lunchtime or the end of the day, or to give you a boost of energy on the more strenuous […]
OK so you want to have a go at trail riding, but don’t have a bike? What are your options? Well you could just jump in and buy a bike and hope it’s the right one and that you enjoy it. Or, if you are in the UK you could book yourself into an Enduro Experience […]
Riding a motorcycle can be hard work. Whether you are muscling your adventure bike through a Moroccan desert or slogging your trail bike through axle deep mud in a forest in the middle of nowhere, it’s common for both you and the machine to get a tad hot under the collar. THE MIGHTY KTM 1090 […]
One of the major points that lets down the look of an older bike is ugly and battered wheels. And it’s not just the outside that looks bad, chances are that the rims have started to corrode with years of sitting damp alongside mousses or tubes. Add in dodgy spokes and it’s time for a […]