Ring in the new year with new deals from Royal Enfield
Royal Enfield has unveiled a new set of winter finance offers aimed at getting riders into showrooms early in 2026.

Phoenix Motorcycle Training owner offers solution to UK sales slump
Phoenix Motorcycle Training owner, Mark Jaffe, speaks to Visordown about the current sales slump in the UK, while also offering his top tips for new riders.

BMW R1300 GS boosted by soft luggage system from Touratech
Touratech’s new Plug and Travel soft luggage system is fully compatible with the BMW R1300 GS.


The Royal Enfield Guerilla 450
Ring in the new year with new deals from Royal Enfield
Royal Enfield has unveiled a new set of winter finance offers aimed at getting riders into showrooms early in 2026.

HJC Toothless 2 Dragon helmet
Toothless gets its own HJC helmet design
HJC might just have outdone itself with its latest RPHA 12 helmet design, which is inspired by a toothless dragon.

BMW R1300 GS with Touratech luggage
BMW R1300 GS boosted by soft luggage system from Touratech
Touratech’s new Plug and Travel soft luggage system is fully compatible with the BMW R1300 GS.

The Compass Rose Circulator
Circulator: The retro streamliner with a big secret
The Compass Rose Circulator is a retro homage to 1960s Grand Prix bikes - but all is not what it seems.

The Shark IRID tinting visor system
Shark’s new IRID visor is claimed to tint in under a second
Using a built-in solar panel and liquid crystal film, Shark’s latest visor is said to react almost instantly to light changes, targeting both road and track riders.

Maria Costello riding a motorcycle at the TT. Photo credit - Iconic Auctioneers
Maria Costello lands new non-racing role
Iconic Auctioneers has confirmed the arrival of road racer Maria Costello as a motorcycle consultant.

Kawasaki KX450SR Ricky Carmichael tribute
Kawasaki KX450SR Ricky Carmichael replica revealed
A 25th anniversary display at San Diego pairs Carmichael’s original KX250SR with a modern KX450SR run in period-inspired livery.

WP Braking Systems officially launched
From bouncing to braking: WP adds stopping power to its skill set
The suspension heavyweight WP moves into braking systems, with 19 new components aimed squarely at high-performance bikes.

A motorcycle instructor with learner riders
Phoenix Motorcycle Training owner offers solution to UK sales slump
Phoenix Motorcycle Training owner, Mark Jaffe, speaks to Visordown about the current sales slump in the UK, while also offering his top tips for new riders.

BMW R1300 GS motorcycle
BMW increases motorcycle sales in Europe
BMW has revealed its end-of-year motorcycle sales figures for 2025, with Europe largely responsible for its success.
Latest News

Ring in the new year with new deals from Royal Enfield
Royal Enfield has unveiled a new set of winter finance offers aimed at getting riders into showrooms early in 2026.
Latest Reviews

Taking a second look at the BSA Bantam 350
BSA’s Bantam 350 topped sales charts last year. We didn’t love it initially, so we’ve ridden it again to see what we missed.
Latest Features
Honda’s UK Adventure Centre proves off-road riding isn’t just for experts
Honda’s UK Adventure Centre on Exmoor focuses on progression, not bravado, using everything from CRF300Ls to Africa Twins to help riders of all abilities build real off-road confidence.
Top tips for riding in snow - when you have no other option!
Riding in snow and ice is rarely ideal, but when winter leaves you no choice, these practical tips will help you stay upright and in control on treacherous roads.

Phoenix Motorcycle Training responds to DVSA CBT proposals
Phoenix Motorcycle Training has weighed in on the DVSA’s sweeping proposals for moped and motorcycle training, including major changes to CBT.

Bosch celebrates 30 years of motorcycle ABS
Thirty years ago, ABS on a bike was seen as unnecessary at best and dangerous at worst. Today, it’s a foundation of motorcycle safety, and Bosch is largely responsible for that shift.

Clarke PG3800A 3kVA 230V Petrol Generator review
From winter nights in the shed, to summer track days, the Clarke PG3800A generator proves that reliable power for tyre warmers — and the all-important kettle — needn’t be noisy, costly or compromised.

Are we nearing the age of riding recycled?
Some Honda models are swapping plastics for bio-based materials, hinting that the next shift in motorcycles might be one we can’t see, but can measure.

Visordown Awards 2025 - all the winners revealed
Here are the best new motorcycles we’ve tested in the last twelve months.

Royal Enfield is kind of a big deal
An annual celebration of Royal Enfield is growing in size and spirit, reflecting the success of the brand itself.
Clarke CDP152B 12-Speed Drill Press review
Perfect holes in steel alloys, aluminium, ABS plastic, or whatever else takes your fancy can be done accurately and safely with the Clarke CDP152B drill press.

Clarke MFL800R rechargeable work light review
A swivel head, magnetic base and five-hour battery make this ideal for roadside fixes and late-night garage jobs alike.

Guides
Whether you need help carrying out some maintenance on your bike, understand the rules of the road or other tips and tricks, we're sure to have you covered!

Tubed vs tubeless tyres: Which is best?
Confused about which sort of tyre you should be using? Allow us to explain everything.

A Short History of Motorcycle Dashboards
From simple speedos to touchscreen TFTs, here’s how bike ‘displays’ have evolved

The Best Motorcycle Boots
We pick some of the best bike boots you can buy for touring/adventure, sports and around town use

A Short History of Single-Sided Swingarms
‘Mono arms’ are a dying breed – here’s why they rose and fell

Speed Kings: 30 Years of the Triumph Speed Triple
2024 not only marks 20 years of Triumph’s Rocket III/3 but 30 years of the Speed Triple. Here are the seven key models of the Hinckley icon

What The London ULEZ Means for Bikers
The London Ultra Low Emissions Zone now covers all London boroughs. Here's what it means for bikers

A Short History of the Bagger Motorcycle
Americans love ’em, we barely understand them – here’s everything you need to know about this bike category

BMW Motorrad Days: I Took The Ultimate BMW Pilgrimage, and So Should You
We headed to BMW Motorrad Days in Garmisch-Partenkirchen to see why so many trek to southern Germany to nerd out about boxer twins
Top 10 Weird Motorcycle Front Suspension Systems
These are the strangest motorcycle front ends – from Springer to hub-centre – to have ever been put into production
Why Every Biker Needs to Try Trail Riding
We tried Phoenix Motorcycle Training’s trail riding course in the Peak District
Latest Racing News

Kawasaki KX450SR Ricky Carmichael replica revealed
A 25th anniversary display at San Diego pairs Carmichael’s original KX250SR with a modern KX450SR run in period-inspired livery.
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