licence.Taking a passenger requires a full licence, once you have follow this motorcycle pillion guideSave money with the motorcycle maintenance tasks you can do yourselfVisit the Learner section and How to do just about anything for more tips and advice.

WHICH FIVE bikes would you recommend to a new rider once they've passed their test? Honda's Hornet, Yamaha's Fazer 600 and Suzuki's SV650 are all worthy contenders. Trouble is, not every wants, or is suited to a middleweight commuter. Some riders are just ...

be important. The bike I came down on fairly quickly was the Honda CBF125 - a safe middle point, and a hugely reputable learner 125. But I wanted to thoroughly understand the alternatives before pursuing any further. So Ben and I took a trip down to the local

Simple adjustments can make a big differenceMOTORCYCLE SUSPENSION is often perceived as a black art - a phenomenon understood by only a handful of highly skilled gurus, tucked away in small, obscure industrial units somewhere in the back end of beyond. The truth is modern suspens...

Modern earplugs are available in a variety of sizesTODAY'S MOTORCYCLE helmets are better constructed than ever before. But even though they do a fantastic job of keeping your head safe, many helmets are noisy enough to cause damage to your hearing over time. You probably won't no...

Quality instruction's the key to learning quickly and safelyWHAT'S THE most important factor you should consider when looking for a suitable bike training school? Many new riders are swayed by the strength of the company's pass rate, the newness of their machines, or a special di...

Hands...brilliant things, so look after 'emYOUR HANDS operate the most important controls on your bike, so a good set of snug fitting gloves is a vital part of your motorcycling kit. We strongly recommend buying them from a reputable motorcycle accessory shop, as they'll usually ...

Intensive or ongoing...you're bound to make some good matesONCE YOU'VE passed CBT and started swotting for your Theory and Hazard Perception tests (more of that soon) the next step towards gaining you full licence is to decide which type of training course would suit you best. Mo...

better chance of finding decent quality kit. What's more, the shop staff will be able to guide you in the right direction to make sure you end up with the best products for your needs.Leather or Cordura?Bikers have always been associated with leather

What’s the most important factor you should consider when looking for a suitable bike training school?Many new riders are swayed by the strength of the company’s pass rate, the newness of their machines, or a special discounted course fee – and while these factors are all worthy ...