Simon Hancocks
Head of Content
Simon (AKA Toad) has been working within the motorcycle industry for more than twelve years, and a member of the motorcyclist family since birth. Growing up around British-built single and twins, it was inevitable that a life on two wheels was on the cards, from a very early age!
Articles By Simon Hancocks
9h ago
Suzuki UK has notified us of a recall affecting 304 UK-registered V-Strom 800DE adventure bikes
14h ago
News reports have recently stated that Norton will be taking manufacturing out of the UK, and while that may be true, it’s not quite the full picture
15h ago
With more power than before and a vastly revised chassis, the new Ducati Panigale V4 really is something to behold
25/07/24
Can-Am’s incoming adventure motorcycle looks like a proper ‘Frankenbike’ as it undergoes stress testing
25/07/24
The range of SHARK on-road sports and touring helmets offers something for all, from new riders to MotoGP stars
25/07/24
Yamaha’s much-loved MT-09 will be the first to gain the firm’s switchable automatic gearbox option
24/07/24
The designer of the Confederate Hellcat has penned a new motorcycle, although it looks like something straight from the 1920s
24/07/24
Crafar’s insight and knowledge are to be put to use elsewhere on a MotoGP weekend, as he takes over the role held by another Grand Prix legend
24/07/24
The bike is the second in its Forged series of custom Scouts and follows the Roland Sands Design-built machine released earlier this year
19/07/24
Germany’s Autobahn network has long stood as the last bastion of legal speed on the public road, but could it now be under threat?
18/07/24
World Ducati Week 2024 kicks off later this month and will feature a host of activities celebrating the timeless 916, 996 and 998 models
18/07/24
Norton has outlined its plans for a move into new markets along with six new products over the next three years
17/07/24
The Himalayan has morphed into a sporty roadster that won’t break the bank, but it might change your expectations.
04/07/24
Velntino Rossi has followed up his Track Day of Legends appearance with a ride at Jerez on some classic Grand Prix machinery
04/07/24
Genuinely ‘new’ types of engine configuration rarely reach production, although this new engine from Avadi might just make it
03/07/24
The TT and TV star and WorldSBK racer will both be in attendance and meeting fans this July
02/07/24
The WorldSBK racer got his first taste of MotoGP in 2022 although this time he’ll be riding Yamaha M1 machinery
02/07/24
The road in upper Bavaria is popular with motorcyclists and forms part of the access route to BMW Motorrad Days 2024
02/07/24
Rumour has it the seven-time Formula 1 champion, and long-time motorcycle and MotoGP fan, is already in talks
01/07/24
We lived with a Harley-Davidson Freewheeler for several weeks, to see what trike life is really like!
01/07/24
The BMW R1300 GS Adventure will be revealed later this month, as confirmed by a half-vague social media post
28/06/24
It was a Biposta and has been converted to a Monoposto but is there another reason its auction estimated is so low?
28/06/24
The yearly pilgrimage for Moto Guzzi fans is confirmed for September as Mandello del Lario once again opens its doors
28/06/24
The DesertX Discovery features new paint, engine and bodywork protection, luggage and other adventure touring accessories