Phil West
Journalist
A vastly-experienced motorcycle journalist and bike tester, Phil West is also an ex-Executive Editor of MCN, former Editor of Bike and What Bike?, author of numerous motorcycle books and has ridden virtually every bike of the last 30 years.
Clarke PL5R Slim Pocket LED Work Light/Torch with Swivel Head & Charging Kit review
The Clarke PL5R Slim Pocket LED Work Light/Torch with Swivel Head and Charging Kit is a compact, affordable, versatile light that could prove an essential workshop accessory.
Clarke C12BT 12V Digital Battery Tester review
The Clarke C12BT 12V Digital Battery Tester is a great, affordable way of checking that your battery (and charger) is working correctly.
Clarke Devil 2850 2.8kW Electric Fan Heater review
The Clarke Devil 2850 2.8kW Electric Fan Heater is an effective, compact and well-priced year-round heating solution for your workshop, garage – or ‘mancave’!
Clarke PRO378 32 Piece ½" Drive Metric Socket Set review
The Clarke Pro357 32-piece 1/2in Drive Metric Socket Set from Machine Mart is a great mid-range socket set that’s ideal for the home mechanic.
Clarke CHT859 300 Piece AF/Metric Home Garage Repair Kit review
The Clarke CHT859 300-piece AF/Metric Home Garage Repair Kit is a complete, professional quality tool set in a purpose-built cabinet but at a bargain price.
Clarke PRO357 18-Piece 3/8" Drive Socket Set review
The Clarke Pro357 18-piece 3/8in Drive Socket Set from Machine Mart is a great introductory set of mixed sockets at a very affordable price.
Clarke MC90 Large Motorcycle Cover review
The Clarke MC90 Large Motorcycle Cover is a bargain, highly rated solution to keeping your bike from the worst of the elements when no garage is available.
Clarke CBB217C HD Plus 7 Drawer Tool Cabinet review
The Clarke CBB217C HD Plus 7 Drawer Tool Cabinet is a professional quality tool chest at an affordable price that would grace any home mechanic’s workshop or garage.
Laser 4267 Motorbike Fly Wheel Puller review
The Laser 4267 Motorbike Fly Wheel Puller is a great example of a straightforward but sometime vital tool that does exactly what it says on the tin!
18 Piece Polishing Kit review
This 18-piece polishing kit from Machine Mart is just what you need if trying to buff or polish tarnished metals of all types – and even plastics!
Expert by Facom E200901B - Vacuum Brake Bleeder review
The Expert by Facom E200901B Vacuum Brake Bleeder is a brilliant, high-quality tool that makes light work of one of motorcycling’s fiddliest home servicing jobs.
Clarke CMS2 Height Adjustable Mechanics Seat review
The Clarke CMS2 Height-Adjustable Mechanics Seat is just what you need if you’re fed up of kneeling or sitting on your workshop or garage floor.
Clarke CML7 360kg Motorcycle Lift review
The Clarke CML7 360kg Motorcycle Lift from Machine Mart is a great workbench for bikes and has the bonus of being one of the most affordable around.
Clarke CFSR360 Steel Mesh Folding Ramp (360kg) review
The Clarke CSFR360 Steel Mesh Folding Ramp (360kg) is a bike ramp that does its job excellently – and at a temptingly affordable price.
10 Supermotos Guaranteed to Upset Your Neighbours (And Delight You)
Woefully impractical and hilariously brilliant - that’s how you describe a supermoto. We list the 10 best models currently in production.
Laser 4862 Motorcycle Flywheel Puller 10 piece Set review
The Laser 4662 Motorcycle Flywheel Puller 10-piece Set has all the bits you need to turn a sometimes tricky, off-putting job into an easy, straight-forward one.
Laser 4854 Motorcycle Tyre Lever 300mm review
The Laser 300mm motorcycle tyre lever is a great, affordable example of an effective tool which makes biking jobs easy and thus saves you money
Laser 4764 Motorcycle Coil Spring Compressor review
The Laser 4764 Motorcycle Coil Spring Compressor is just the tool you need if you want to dismantle, restore or upgrade your bike’s rear shock absorber.
These motorbikes are for people with deep pockets
From a £43k Harley to a £290k cafe racer, here are the 10 most expensive motorcycles you can buy.
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10 Lightest Production Motorcycles: Light makes right!
Tired of wrestling heavy bikes? Here are 10 of the lightest road-legal motorcycles over 125cc that are currently in production.
Oxford EL102 Dual Port USB charger review
The Oxford EL102 Dual Port USB charger is a straightforward, easy to fit auxiliary power socket to charge extra electrical devices on your bike.
Oxford OX856 CLIQR Action Camera Mounts review
The Oxford OX856 CLIQR Action Camera mounts are a brilliant, secure and cost-effective way to mount your GoPro or similar action camera to your bike or scooter
Laser 4930 Adjustable Hook Wrench 50-120mm review
The Laser Adjustable Hook Wrench is a brilliantly effective tool for motorcycles with single-sided swing arms such as Honda’s VFR400 and Triumph’s Speed Triple.
Oxford OX653 Anti-Slip Blanket review
The Oxford Anti-Slip blanket is a great way of helping secure soft luggage and has a variety of other uses, too!