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Bike is a monthly British motorcycling magazine first published in 1971 and produced by Bauer Media. Revered for its spirit of adventure, it captures the freedom and passion of life on two wheels. Originally launched as a one-off special issue of Car Magazine, Bike became well-known for its innovative head-to-head comparison features. Each issue blends road tests, touring features and inspiring photography with honest, unbiased and expertly written reviews. Its editorial team combines technical mastery with a love of exploration, helping riders push beyond the ordinary. Regular sections cover new models, gear analysis, maintenance tips and routes that showcase the best of British and European riding. Readers value the magazine’s bold storytelling and commitment to authentic motorcycling experiences. With its mix of adrenaline, mechanics and camaraderie, it celebrates motorcycling as both a sport and art. Available on PressReader, Bike magazine connects riders everywhere to the energy and beauty of the open road.
The role of the cush drive – and its origins – are revealed. SHOEI HORNET ADV £399 I’m counting this as budget because it’s a (now-discontinued) road bike adventure lid, so does two jobs. A pukka motocross lid would have better...
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BSA Thunderbolt, CBR750R, Leten LT190, Suzuki’s survivor. Wondering what’s happened to the 2026 BSA Thunderbolt 350? Us too. Last November the relaunched firm said their single-cylinder adventurer was ‘set to hit the market mid-2026’....
What you need to know about every new bike we’ve tested.
As H2 returns, Bike looks back at the launch of the original. With hindsight, it was obvious that Kawasaki’s H2 was going to be extraordinary from the tyres it wore at the track launch in early 2015: all the bikes were on slicks. Not because it...
Tiger 900 Desert Edition v F900GS v Desertx v 1000MT-X. So, you want to travel at pace, explore the smallest of back roads, then pick down paths that aren’t even roads? You’ll be needing the oomph, presence and easy speed of a decent-sized engine,...
Ace kit for heading off-road – that doesn’t break the bank. DAINESE SEVILLA AIR TEXTILE JACKET £199 It’s a road jacket, but I use it a lot off-road because the entire front is mesh so it’s about as cool as you can get. Plus it has pockets for back...