tyres have a series of wear indicators or bars. When the tread is level with the bars it's time to change the tyre - but, if you want maximum grip in poor conditions, you may want to replace them before that.Most motorcycles are finished well enough

would become the world's most popular bike, comprehensively justifying Honda's decision to end their love affair with V4 engines.18bhp excessMy scariest motorcycling moment of 1987 came while testing the humble Enfield Bullet 350. The 1950s

Bimota DB1Many say Bimota's tiny DB1 is one of the most beautiful motorcycles ever built. I won't argue, but the Ducati-engined DB1 and I didn't get on. As I was enjoying a thrash home from the Peak District, the throttle stuck open going into a

. The 130bhp RS was the model that finally smashed BMW's self-imposed 100bhp limit, and showed that the German firm was fast changing from one of motorcycling's dullest firms to arguably its most innovative. The RS was big and heavy, and its poor fuel range

America in autumn 2001 went down in motorcycle journo folklore. Not because of the efficient if rather bland cruiser twin itself, or even due to the drunken excesses that make certain other launches stick in the mind. This well-run and restrained Triumph

and will consider what more can be done between now and 2010 when the current targets end, and what considerations should be made for beyond 2010. MAG is the only motorcycle organisation to have submitted evidence and recommends that the committee supports; 1

THIS month, we reveal the ten best BMW motorcycles, according to Visordown users. The base criterion for selection, as with last month's Your Top 10 Adventure-Sport Bikes, is that a bike has a minimum of five user reviews on our database. We

? With the British climate being what it is, your motorcycle clothing needs to be waterproof and breathable. It needs to be safe, comfortable and built to last too.Our Budget category features the absolute in no frills motorcycle gear. However this didn't mean

the provision of a motorcycle or scooter. In a Ministerial Statement launching the Government’s White Paper “Creating Growth, Cutting Carbon”. Norman Baker MP, Under-Secretary of State for Transport, acknowledges the value of Wheels to Work.  Baker commented

bike from rotting away through the dark winter months.Here are six steps on how to prepare for motorcycle for winter riding.BatteryBatteries have a hard time during the cold months as the low temperature slows down the chemical reaction, therefore more