Do Café Racers Hurt Your Back?
For twenty-five years, I’ve physically suffered with back problems after having a spectacular crash on my ZXR. (Actually, it wasn’t that spectacular, but did leave me suffering from a number …
Jamie
Future Motorcycle Classics of the 90’s
I write quite regularly about some of the older bikes that I now fancy – Katana 1100, RD500, FZR1000 … all eighties motorcycles, all ‘old school’ that brings back memories …
1980’s Motorcycles – My Personal Picks
I was born in 1971, brought up in a motorcycling household, and as we grew older, bikes were just part of our life; Dad owned a very cool Bonnie, my …
Best Engine Oil For Bikes
With the Covid lockdown and riding for pleasure banned for the duration here on the Isle of Man, I decided to service the Triumph Bobber myself. A quick search for the best motorcycle …
Norton Motorcycles – The Story From First To Last
With the sad news of the administrators being called in to Norton Motorcycles, I thought that now would be a good time to reflect on what could have (should have?) …
Retro Motorcycles – 8 Modern Classics For 2020
It was 2001 when the Triumph Hinckley factory released what in my opinion was the first retro motorcycle – A thoroughly modern Bonneville that took it’s styling straight from the …
How To Make a Cafe Racer Comfortable – 7 Tips To Improve Your Ride
Want a Cafe Racer but worried about the riding position? Building your own Cafe Racer but afraid you’ll be in no shape to reach those clip-ons by the time it …
The Legendary Norvin Motorcycle
Norvin. A name that was long forgotten in my mind, and truth be told, of course I knew the name but it never really registered as to just exactly what …
Café Racer v Sports Bike: What’s the difference?
The Cafe Racer v Sports Bike dilemma pops up in my inbox more than most. Usually they’re from someone who rides a Sports Bike but giving serious thought to purchasing …
Triumph Bonneville History– Icons Never Die
Introduced in 1959, few motorcycles can claim a past quite like the legendary Triumph Bonneville. Discover the history of the Bonneville and its lineage through to the present Triumph modern …
Are Motorcycles Cheaper Than Cars?
As I sit here, a rather tired out 47-year-old that’s been involved with cars and motorcycles since a youngster, I’ve been totting up the different vehicles that I’ve owned, both …
Are Motorcycles More Dangerous Than Cars?
“Sorry mate, I didn’t see you” … a phrase so common that it even became an acronym – SMIDSY. When I was first learning to ride on the road (I’d …