Paul Cottee

The Kawasaki Versys 650 seems like it hasn’t been around that long and yet it’s been plodding along for 16 years now. With the clue being very much in the …

 The Suzuki V-Strom 650, also known as the DL 650,  is a popular adventure touring motorcycle that has been in production since 2004. This versatile and reliable bike is a …

Looking for an adventure bike that’s both affordable and capable of handling rough terrain? Look no further than the 2023 Yamaha Ténéré 700. In this article Paul will take a …

The Royal Enfield Himalayan was first introduced in 2018 as a light adventure bike specifically designed for off-road riding and long-distance touring. It was developed over a period of several …

The Honda Africa Twin 750, released in 1990 and available until 2003, is an iconic model of the motorcycle manufacturer’s long-standing legacy. Powered by a V-twin 742 cc engine, the …

The Honda CB500X was originally launched back in 2013 alongside the CB500F and CBR500R (the road bike variants) as part of Honda’s drive to bring more affordable bikes to the …

The BMW G 310 GS is an adventure bike designed to meet the challenges of the city streets and beyond. With its state-of-the-art technology and robust build, this motorcycle from …

The Honda XR650L was regarded as the greatest dual-sport motorbike ever created when Honda unveiled the large Dual Sport back in 1992 (actually, it was an early release ’93 model). …

The KTM 390 Duke is a popular motorcycle for those who are looking for a naked bike in the mid range market that combines style, performance and affordability. In this …

The Kawasaki KLX 250 was replaced a few years ago by the KLX 300 but there are plenty to be found at great prices if you shop around. If you’re …

Over the past few years, the market for low-capacity adventure based bikes has been heating up as more and more manufacturers see the attractiveness of an A2 certified small adventure …

The Yamaha R5 350 was the first 350cc twin cylinder air cooled two-stroke motorcycle made available by the company to the biking public.  Yamaha’s two stroke factory racers, the TD …

The VF750S (aka V45 Sabre in North America) was Honda’s response to the challenge for top dog from Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki.  All three of their Japanese rivals were producing …

For UK residents on an A1 licence or CBT looking for their first motorcycle, options are pretty limited if they like the cruiser styling now the AJS Highway Star 125 …

The introduction of a new flagship bike is a great way for any motorcycle manufacturer to head into a new decade and this is exactly what Kawasaki did heading into …

The American Motorcycle Association revised the requirements for entry into their Superbike class for the 1983 season. Four-cylinder bikes were now limited to 750 cc, down from 1,000 cc, and …

Here we look back at the Honda Blackbird, a bike built for speed yet today is probably the best sports tourer available for those looking on the used market. The …

Back in 2012, Honda decided to change their approach to their motorcycle offering. With a brand-new factory in Thailand Honda made the decision to actively try and encourage new riders …

Dual sport bikes offer the best of both worlds – at home doing both on and off-road riding. The dual sport motorcycle is basically a street legal dirt bike and …

The Honda SL350 was the Japanese giants first attempt at a Dual Sport model. After a sticky start over 300,000 were sold in America in just 4 years and it …

Honda was curiously missing from the large V-Twin motorcycle cruiser market before the release of the VTX 1800; yet, the company’s smaller Shadow model had been a success, so why …