Motorcycle Sport & Leisure - June 2026

KTM 890 Adventure R Rally

Unusually, we've not seen any new adventure bikes this month - until now.

Bimota KB399

At first glance, we were squealing about this one.

Ducati 2027 Superleggera Centenario Panigale V4

Ducati's 100-year celebrations continue with this - the most extreme road-going bike the firm has ever made Okay, there's not a lot of practical relevance in a £135,000 250bhp carbon-braked superbike for 99.9% of us.

Triumph DGR bike

It's Distinguished Gentleman's Ride time on May 17th, and whatever your thoughts on the aesthetics of the event, you probably can't argue with the charitable aims - it raises a lot of cash for men's health charities each year.

The Superleggera's Super-Special Kit

It’s a long time since we've seen a step change in brake technology as radical as this.

Island Racer 2026

Out now, your definitive guide to the very best of this year's isle of Man TT Island Racer 2026 and a vital read for anyone who follows the world's greatest road races.

Aprilia RSV4 X 250TH

Carbon-braked production bikes are, clearly, rather like buses.

QJMotor SRK421 RR

New 400cc class inline-four sportsbikes are clearly, rather like buses, you wait ages then two come at once (you've done this - Ed) So as well as the Bimota KB399 this month, we have this: the QJMotor SRK421 RR.

Left hand LOVE LOST

Honda XL750 Transalp E-clutch

Triumph's new Trident hits the mark

In recent times, Triumph's ever-popular Street Triple naked has migrated away from its affordable streetfighter roots to become, effectively, a pin-sharp sports bike with a price tag to match.

GEORGE BARBER OBITUARY: Having Fun

George W. Barber, Jr., founder of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham, Alabama, died on Sunday, February 15, following a brief illness. He was 85 years old.

GOING THE DISTANCE ON A DUCATI

The 'Multistrada Experience Weekend' is an offering from the Ducati Riding Experience (DRE), taking in some of the UK's most breathtaking roads.

ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS

Adventure bikes have been the market's big sellers for some years now, albeit invariably big capacity, fully-kitted heavy investment machines.

FIM Racing Motorcycle Museum Opens

In Mies, Switzerland, at essentially the crossroads of Western Europe, a new venue has been added to the list of bucket stops that any fan of motorcycle sport will want to visit.

How to Choose the Right Motorcycle Helmet

On 1 June 1973, it became law in the UK for motorcyclists to wear a helmet.

Eifel National Park

From last month's day in France, we moved to a day in Germany, encompassing epic roads and another race track.

Tour planning part deux..

We have got our first draft, trimmed it to the time available to include the best sites and roads, so what comes next?

Wiltshire On Reheat.

Again, a circumnavigation of the capital's ring road begins one of Jonathan Harman's rides, this time aboard a multi-cylinder Bavarian

COLS AND GORGES REVISITED

When they were younger, John and Alison cycle toured extensively in France, and thought it would be great to revisit a lot of the places again, but by motorbike with, of course, some new places thrown in for good measure.

Suzuki GSX-S1000GT

And, just when Dave thought the GT was his again for the duration, that email arrived...

Test fleet: Honda CMX1100 Rebel

A retrospective (life can put up walls, not enough miles this month, so I'm looking back)

Test fleet: Suzuki GSX-8TT

Ladies first: Children and luggage; Effie gives her Suzuki impressions

Test fleet: Honda NT1100 DCT ES

We all know some biking days are better than others. If you've been in the game as long as me, then you'll also be very much aware some days can be a lot worse. I've just had one of those days!

Shoei SRL3 intercom system for Neotec 3 lid

I've had this Shoei-specific Sena intercom for about a year now, and it's been a really useful add-on for my Shoei Neotec 3 flip-front helmet.

Shoei SRL3 intercom system for Neotec 3 lid

Motorcycling and managed decline

Does motorcycling's future lie with home mechanics?