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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!

Prior to Visordown, Toad worked in the motorcycle insurance industry, before creating a role at a small motorcycle website and starting his journey as a journalist and road tester.

Since then Toad has launched bikes on all of the world's continents that aren't permanently frozen, covered hundreds of thousands of road test miles and always maintains that a bad day on a bike is better than a good day in a car!

Toad is happiest when touring through Europe, hammering a big adventure motorcycle up a trail, or riding around a race track, his favourite is Jerez, accompanied by a Panigale V4! He had a go at trials once, but it'd didn't go terribly well - his ambition definitely outweighed talent!

Now Toad is working through the restoration of a classic Ducati sports bike, and yes, it's taking much longer than he planned.

General

22/07/25

Donington Park could be getting 4,250 new neighbours

A new housing and business development is being discussed that could spring up on the doorstep of one of the UK’s best-loved racing tracks - Donington Park.

New Bikes

22/07/25

Mash goes sporty with Jedi-derived K750 sports bike

Mash, best known for its retro cafe racer and scrambler motorcycles, is switching things up with the unveiling of a new sports bike.

Viral

21/07/25

Honda will be revealing its Koraidon motorcycle at Suzuka

The Koraidon Pokémon bike features self-balancing technology, and Honda will be revealing it to the world at the Suzuka 8 Hour.

New Bikes

21/07/25

Ural is building its most cost-effective motorcycle and sidecar ever

The Ural Neo 500 is built in collaboration with Yingang and is set to cost under £11,000.

Farm with operational motocross track up for sale

General

21/07/25

Bromyard Moto Parc motocross track is on the market, but it’s not cheap!

A 125-acre Herefordshire farm complete with a popular motocross track hits the market.

General

21/07/25

A custom shop has turned a Yamaha MT-09 into an inline three-cylinder Tenere

An Australian custom bike shop has turned a previous generation Yamaha MT-09 into a Tenere rivalling rally bike.

General

21/07/25

Let the carnage begin: 100mph e-scooter developed

Bo’s 100mph Turbo e-scooter pushes engineering boundaries—but raises serious questions about safety and sanity on our streets.

Police, Flashing Lights, Crime Scene, Police Motorcycle, Siren

General

21/07/25

Burglary victim who chased thieves cleared of dangerous driving

The defendant and homeowner in the Dean Barnes case has been cleared, but there is much more to this ruling than simply victim justice.

New Bikes

18/07/25

This is the updated Norton V4 model

Norton has shared images of its next-generation superbike, showing the machine undergoing testing ahead of its official reveal later this year.

New Bikes

18/07/25

Reports suggest Honda Monkey Baja 125 is returning

Reports from well-connected outlets in Japan suggest that the Honda Monkey Baja 125, which is inspired by the 1992 XR600R Baja, could be returning.

Industry

18/07/25

Energica sparks back into life following bankruptcy

Reports point to Energica being saved after investors in the Italian electric motorcycle maker have been found.

General

18/07/25

Motorcycles to be banned from Hanoi city centre

Hanoi is set to ban petrol-powered motorcycles in 2026, although no viable alternative is ready to replace them

General

17/07/25

Callum Duncan has been cleared of causing Dean Barnes death

Callum Duncan acted out of frustration and instinct after being targeted by burglars—now the man who rode the stolen bike has been convicted of causing his own accomplice’s death.