Bikes

Does a cruiser like Triumph’s Bonneville Speedmaster 1200 have anything to offer for a lover of sportsbikes? It seems so. Let’s start with an honest confession. In all my years riding motorcycles, both personally and professionally, I have never ridden a cruiser. Not once. Not even briefly.  The reasons are fairly simple. Cruisers have always intimidated me. They’re typically heavy,

The BMW R1300RS Performance is one big bike that has no right being so easy to ride. And yet it is, even if you’re more of a jockey than a lock forward.   Let’s get this out of the way early: the BMW R1300RS is not a small bike. At around 245kg ready to ride, and with a seat height

Indian Motorcycle is celebrating 125 years with an exclusive limited-edition motorcycle and apparel lineup. The 125th Anniversary Collection comprises four hand-painted models, each featuring bespoke anniversary badging and a distinctive aesthetic designed to honour the brand’s storied history. “One hundred and twenty five years is a historic milestone and a true testament to the riders whose passion for the brand

Here we recap the better bikes of 2025, while naming our overall winner.   Last year was hardly sterling for new bike sales, with just over 7000 retailed. That compares with better years, like 2021, when over 10,500 were sold. However, the new bike market has been in slow decline since then, reflecting the softening of global and local economies.