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.
I Wasn't Excited About the Yamaha R9, Until I Saw It
Yamaha’s eagerly awaited R9 is much more than ‘just’ an ‘MT-09-powered R7’
Speed Kings: 30 Years of the Triumph Speed Triple
2024 not only marks 20 years of Triumph’s Rocket III/3 but 30 years of the Speed Triple. Here are the seven key models of the Hinckley icon
The Best Triumph Rockets
2024 marks 20 years of Triumph’s mammoth Rocket III/3. Here are the five key models which define the Hinckley heavyweight…
The Best and Worst Motorcycles with Automatic Gearboxes
‘Automatic’ bikes are coming – and fast. Here’s our round-up of the 10 best (and worst) so far
10 Very Old Motorcycles You Can Still Buy New Abroad
EU regulations may have wiped out several models recently, but you won't believe which models are still sold as new around the world...
Top 10 Best Used Middleweight Naked Bikes
Have a modest budget of around £5,000 to pick up a used 650-900cc roadster? Here are the best options for you
A Short History of the Bagger Motorcycle
Americans love ’em, we barely understand them – here’s everything you need to know about this bike category
Is The 'Long Way' Back For Good?
Ewan and Charley are returning to our TV screens with The Long Way Home... and this time it’s actually quite exciting
The Secret of the Resurrected Honda CBR600RR’s Sales Success
Honda’s returning RR has proved an unlikely sales success story – here’s why
Top 10 Best Honda CBR Models
The Honda CBR is back on top, so we’re picking out the historical best of the bunch…
Has Ducati Done Enough With the New Panigale?
There’s a new Panigale. Trouble is, it’s not much different than the old one – or is it?
The Top 10 Best Ducati V-Twin Superbikes
The Ducati V-twin superbike is no more – but they were brilliant while they lasted…
Top 10 Best Suzuki GSX-R Models
The GSX-R is (sort of) dead. Long live the GSX-R – here’s our pick of the best
Top 10 Weird Motorcycle Front Suspension Systems
These are the strangest motorcycle front ends – from Springer to hub-centre – to have ever been put into production
Bag a Used Yamaha MT-09 SP for Nearly 50% Off a New One
A 2019 used example of the more focused MT-09 is up for grabs for just £6990 – almost half that of the new one
Thornton Hundred Evo Bobber Launched As Bonneville With Attitude
This bespoke, British 120bhp reinterpretation of Triumph Bonneville Bobber costs £38,000 and is limited to just 25 units
The Ducati Panigale V2 Superquadro Final Edition is the End of A V-Twin Era
The ‘last of line’ Ducati V-twin Superquadro superbike goes out in style – and then some
Bonkers Italjet Dragster 700 Superscooter Emerges With Big Price Tag
The 68bhp Ohlins and Brembos-equipped twin has been revealed as a limited edition this week – at a whopping £12,500
Top 10 Best 125cc Motorcycles of 2024
From sports to nakeds to minis to even ADV bikes, there's a bike for everyone in the A1 class, but which is best?
New 2025 BMW R 1300 GSA Will Go As Far As You Want, Via Whichever Route You Like
The BMW R 1300 GS Adventure has been revealed as the Munich marque's new flagship travel bike at BMW Motorrad Days in Garmisch
Classics Galore at Shuttleworth Auction
Nearly 200 iconic bikes ranging from Vincents to RGVs and 50s to 1500s up for grabs at the upcoming Old Warden sale
Indian Racers Set for Goodwood Festival of Speed
Jeremy McWilliams set to ride ‘King of the Baggers’ Indian Challenger RR up the famous Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb
NMC Reacts to Labour General Election 2024 Victory
UK National Motorcyclists Council calls for action on key biking issues in response to Labour General Election 2024 victory