Al Dowds

Guzzi goes back to black at Wheels and Waves 2018
Classy chrome 'n' black limited edition V7 keeps it simple amongst the custom madness

For Flax’ sake – what the hell is this?
Ropey(!) custom Yamaha XSR900 on show at Biarritz Wheels and Waves festival 2018

2018 Aprilia SX125 learner-legal supermoto launch
Our Laura checks out Aprilia's updated 125 hooligan machine at a German kart track, in the rain...

GSX-S750 - Service with a smile!
Up to Motoden Suzuki for a first service on the mighty GSX-S750

An Garda Síochána clamps down on illegal dirtbikes and quads in Dublin
Crackdown after bike crash incident left Dublin park sunbather critically injured

New Monsters Inc HJC helmet unveiled
My eyes! My eyes! Garish new green Pixar paintscheme for HJC's top-notch RPHA 11 lid.

Swiss Moto Guzzi V9 special build. It's a bit Emmenthal...
Fuhrer Moto (yes really) builds cafe racer V9 Guzzi with Gannet Design

Finally, a shaft-drive, sidecar-equipped minibike
The baddies will be going about stealing bikes three-up in Hackney now
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First impressions: 2018 Aprilia RX and SX 125
Initial thoughts from our Laura in Germany, riding Aprilia's mini-dirtbike and supermoto
Fitted: R&G crash protectors to Tracer 900
Keeping our Yamaha long term adventure sportster safe from harm...

First impressions: MV Agusta Turismo SCS
Initial impressions from the MV Turismo Veloce launch at Varese today

BMW 3-D printing parts for GS Trophy event
Competitors get bespoke alloy panels with name and number manufactured in

MV Agusta Turismo Veloce SCS launch update
Our man is riding the MV Agusta Turismo Veloce tomorrow
Tested: Givi EA107 tail pack
Dead useful 35 litre bag holds loads of stuff, straps onto pillion seat a treat
2018 Honda CB1000R at the TT
First ‘British’ spin round the Isle of Man on Honda’s new naked litre roadster
Yamaha Niken demo tour dates announced for UK
Desperate for a spin on Yamaha's high-tech new three-wheeler? Here are the European tour dates...
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Remus Hypercone silencer for KTM 790 Duke
Smart Austrian slip-on cuts mass and adds power to smart Austrian twin

Your queries answered in our new law column
Got a legal biking question? We’re here to help, thanks to the good folk at Thompsons Solicitors

New Kovix alarmed disc and chain locks released
Wide range of security options to see off the baddies and keep yer wheels safe

Busting the myths around bike engine oil
We ask a clever oil scientist from LIQUI MOLY to scotch some old wives' tales about bike engine oil, and more...

New Kriega Hydro-2 hydration backpack
Brilliant Brit bag builders release new two-litre drink-reservoir rucksack
2018 GL1800 Gold Wing review
The 2018 GL1800 Gold Wing brings the mega-tourer down in size – but is it still a big performer?
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