Triumph’s entire production of 2005-specification Tiger 955i adventure tourers was sold out by May, hence the early introduction of the 2006 model with a number of significant upgrades. Many of us were hoping it would have the 1050cc motor of…
The Triumph brand isn’t exactly the first name that springs to mind when thinking (or talking) about the Supersport class. It’s obviously in the market for Supersport sales but it’s never really been taken seriously and consequently is usually left…
When I first saw the RT it was one of the russet red ones. That’s not the official BMW name for the colour – manufacturers always seem to come up with colour names that are odd at best and downright…
There is no official tally of the number of motorcycles sold to nostalgic fellows with Steppenwolf’s “Born to be Wild” playing in their heads but, if one is ever compiled, most of the bikes will be Harley-Davidsons. The company is…
As far as BMW Motorrad is concerned, the new R 1200 ST an be regarded as the new standard for sport-oriented touring on flat-twin motorcycles. Even a quick, sober glance at the technical specifications is enough to convince you that…
Harley-Davidson is well aware that the median age of its customer base is rising – and that it needs to extend its appeal beyond the mostly male, baby-boomer demographic that provides most of its income. Hence the V-Rod, as modern…
Deep inside the urban jungle of Milwaukee, WI there is a small motorcycle company that you probably never heard of called Harley Davidson. Started in 1903 by two magicians, Harley and Davidson, this small company would go on to become…
The Harley clan look down at me, barely giving me a wave, “it’s not a real Harley” Said one wag, “my wife wants one of those so bad” Said the other. “Your Momma wears combat boots” I hear, as I…
What’s the most important motorcycle you’re likely to see? Could be that one in your rear-view mirror, painted black and white. BMW has had amazing success with its R1100RT model: the faired boxer twin has sold thousands to the public,…
BMW motorcycles never really interested me. Why do they make fast cars, but their bikes were always a bit staid and rather boring? The new 1200 heralded a change in thinking in the motorcycle division and the R11S seems to…
