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Articles by Phil West
Anyone Fancy a Bargain Suzuki RG500 'Jigsaw'?
General
This classic 1980s GP replica ‘project’ among star lots at Bonhams Stafford sale
Top 10 Forgotten Dirt Bike Brands
Top 10s
Triumph and Ducati are now in motocross – but they’re not the only bike brands with forgotten dirt bike history…
Is Motorcycle Licence Reform Coming? If so, it’s About Time…
Learner
MCIA and NMC both add weight to push for change in the UK's motorcycle training and licensing system
Top 10 Best KTM Dukes
Top 10s
KTM’s Duke is celebrating its 30th birthday – but what are the best models of the many versions over the last three decades?
The Strange World of Bike Measurements Explained
Guides
Why horsepower, miles per gallon and even tyre sizes are so, er, varied…
Top 10 Best A2 Licence-Friendly Bikes
Top 10s
Whether you want a bike that's A2 compliant from the factory or A2 restrictable, there's plenty of choice - here are our picks!
The 10 Best Yamaha MT Models
Top 10s
The MT-09 is Yamaha's best 'Master of Torque' yet, but which other versions run it close?
10 Racers Who Belatedly Passed Their Bike Tests
Top 10s
It’s not just Michael Dunlop who left getting his road licences until late in the day, as these examples prove!
Top 10 Best Honda Gold Wing Models
Top 10s
Honda’s Gold Wing is 50 years old this year – here are all the key models
Bye Bye Yamaha R1: The Beginning of the End For Superbikes?
General
The canning of the Yamaha R1 surely doesn’t bode well… or does it?
Yamaha R1: The Superbike Icon Over the Years
Guides
The R1 is a big name in the superbike realm - here's how it's evolved from its beginnings a quarter of a century ago until today
Opinion: Are Electric Motorbikes in Trouble?
General
Cake collapse follows shocking (ahem) 2023 sales figures across the electric segment...
Are ~400cc Motorbikes Back in the Big Time?
Industry
Here's why we’re entering a new ‘golden era’ of 400s and what that means for us…
What The Original Ducati 916 Launch Was Like
General
30 years on, a road tester present at the original 916 press launch remembers...
Is 2024 the Year of the Motorcycle Movie?
General
A new Mad Max heads a bevvy of upcoming biking flicks this year
5 interesting race bikes you can buy from the same auction
General
Iconic Ducatis, Yamahas, Kawas, Harleys and more are available at a massive motorcycle auction in Las Vegas
Yes, the new Triumph Daytona 660 is a 'true Daytona'
New Bikes
Is the new 660 model 'Daytona lite' or 'Daytona right'? Looking at the evidence, I'm leaning towards the latter
5 amazing Steve McQueen-themed bikes from the same auction
General
Massive Vegas motorcycle auction offers the chance to own a bike ‘just like Steve’s'
Remembering the man really behind The Great Escape’s famous jump
General
No, not Steve McQueen - we’re talking about his biking buddy and body double Bud Ekins. This is HIS story
10 fascinating facts about the BMW Motorrad factory
General
We took a tour of BMW Motorrad's sprawling Berlin factory, and learned plenty along the way
Top 10 best value motorcycles up to 500cc
Top 10s
You may not have the biggest budget or the biggest need to go big power but there are plenty of treats to be had in the sub-500cc motorcycle segment
Top 10 cheapest adventure motorcycles of 2024
Top 10s
Think you need bags of cash for a do-it-all ADV that can do both the muddy stuff and road riding? These 10 bikes prove otherwise
The Top 10 best scrambler motorcycles of 2024
Top 10s
Nimble, light and whole lot of fun to ride, scramblers have never been more popular... but which is the best of 2024?
The best motorcycle textile jackets | motorcycle jacket buyer's guide
Guides
We pick some of the best textile jackets you can buy for touring, sports and around-town use
Top 10 best low-seat adventure bikes
Top 10s
If you're shorter in stature, don't be put off an adventure bike - there's a huge variety of options with nicely low seats
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