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Gateau, Beer and Zeppelins

There's nothing like an early start to the first day of a tour. While Ashford slumbered, I crept out of my overnight hotel (as quietly as a Triumph triple can creep) and rode the half hour to the Shuttle, knowing that the rush of cold air through my jacket would soon be replaced with the hot midday blast of France.

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Test fleet: Suzuki GSX-8TT

The Suzuki needs to prove itself on a long journey. So we throw 300 miles at it and guess what - it’s really good at it!

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FORMS OF INSTABILITY

Weave and wobble -how, why and when

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Ayat Now For Something COMPLETELY DIFFERENT....

Twelve years ago, at California's annual uber-exclusive Pebble Beach Concours, French engineer Olivier Midy unveiled a new limited production motorcycle completely unlike anything else ever built for sale.

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Ardennes

Our final of three day rides in a row, with the third country, the third racetrack and, finally, some sunshine!

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Test fleet: Honda NT1100 DCT ES

Last time I checked in, it was with bad news. Hitting a deer brought an end to the life of my second Honda NT1100. Written off as an uneconomically repairable, meant a replacement bike was needed. Luckily, it came within a few days.

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STAND TALL, MY TWIN

With competition hotting up all through the adventure bikes market, in all capacities, the German firm who could be said to have created the sector with the very first G/S are having to push hard, especially in the midrange and smaller capacities.

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CURRENT changes

Honda's launch of the WN7, its first-ever electric production motorcycle, is not only big news for Honda but also big news for motorcycling. We have seen excellent scooter-style electric bikes from BMW and other manufacturers. We have also seen specialist electric bikes from smaller brands like Zero, Livewire and Can-am. But this is the first time Honda, the largest player in the market, has entered a fully electric motorcycle into mass production. Furthermore, it will be available from regular dealers, not specialised stores.

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BOSNIA or BUST

This isn’t just for the motorcyclists out there, but for the partners in their lives, to show how exciting it is to experience these adventures together. It’s surprising what can fit in a pannier, and yes, it’s possible to dress for dinner each night, to take my lipstick (though sadly not my straighteners). This is a record of the roads we rode, the laughter, the small victories, the challenges, and the joy of sharing it all with someone you love.

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Test fleet: Honda CMX1100

Rally-bound, Jonno takes the CMX northwards, into Yorkshire and to ITV!

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Legal Eagle

Our motorcycling man of law answers questions big and small

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GRASS-ROOTS GROOVER

Bargain basement motorcycles need more than just a rock bottom price to stand proud in the market - they need character, ability and a sense of fun to balance that budget-busting price tag.

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Croeso i Gymru

Its reputation of being fierce and independent is, in part, some of the attraction. But there’s plenty more...

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Caveat emptor

For Sale, 3512mi, Been Sitting $1,000

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BMW'S A2 adventure

We first caught a tantalising glimpse of the BMW F450 GS as a prototype back in 2024, before excitement rose at last year's EICMA show when BMW unveiled the real thing: a 420cc and 48hp adventure bike that brings the GS brand to new and less experienced riders.

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Grand AMERICAN TOURING

Harley-Davidson Road Glide Limited & Street Glide Limited

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The MIDDLE WAY

It’s easy to get carried away these days. Whether it’s the hellscape that is the daily news headlines on TV and radio, the wild wild west of current social media ‘content’, or the dark approach of an AI-generated ‘slopoverse’ taking over every facet of our existence, you can easily find yourself overwhelmed, and losing a sense of proportion.

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Hard or soft A LUGGAGE CHOICE

The official start to spring sees the covers coming off and people starting to think about going away on their bikes.

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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.

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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.

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Shoei SRL3 intercom system for Neotec 3 lid

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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.

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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!

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Test fleet: Suzuki GSX-8TT

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

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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

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Suzuki GSX-S1000GT

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

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Test fleet: Honda CMX1100 Rebel

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

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Aprilia RSV4 X 250TH

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