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.
Top 10s
17/09/24
If you're shorter in stature, don't be put off an adventure bike - there's a huge variety of options with nicely low seats
Top 10s
15/09/24
2024 marks 20 years of Triumph’s mammoth Rocket III/3. Here are the five key models which define the Hinckley heavyweight…
Top 10s
10/09/24
‘Automatic’ bikes are coming – and fast. Here’s our round-up of the 10 best (and worst) so far
Top 10s
02/09/24
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 10s
31/08/24
Have a modest budget of around £5,000 to pick up a used 650-900cc roadster? Here are the best options for you
Top 10s
29/08/24
Adventure motorcycles are still the booming segment in the large-capacity two-wheeled world, which is why manufacturers are always vying for the top spot
Guides
26/08/24
Americans love ’em, we barely understand them – here’s everything you need to know about this bike category
General
25/08/24
Ewan and Charley are returning to our TV screens with The Long Way Home... and this time it’s actually quite exciting
Top 10s
18/08/24
The new Nortons are coming – but what have they got to live up to?
Industry
15/08/24
Honda’s returning RR has proved an unlikely sales success story – here’s why
Top 10s
10/08/24
The Honda CBR is back on top, so we’re picking out the historical best of the bunch…
New Bikes
06/08/24
There’s a new Panigale. Trouble is, it’s not much different than the old one – or is it?
Top 10s
26/07/24
The Ducati V-twin superbike is no more – but they were brilliant while they lasted…
Top 10s
24/07/24
The GSX-R is (sort of) dead. Long live the GSX-R – here’s our pick of the best
Guides
23/07/24
These are the strangest motorcycle front ends – from Springer to hub-centre – to have ever been put into production
General
12/07/24
A 2019 used example of the more focused MT-09 is up for grabs for just £6990 – almost half that of the new one
General
12/07/24
This bespoke, British 120bhp reinterpretation of Triumph Bonneville Bobber costs £38,000 and is limited to just 25 units
New Bikes
11/07/24
The ‘last of line’ Ducati V-twin Superquadro superbike goes out in style – and then some
New Bikes
11/07/24
The 68bhp Ohlins and Brembos-equipped twin has been revealed as a limited edition this week – at a whopping £12,500
Top 10s
10/07/24
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 Bikes
05/07/24
The BMW R 1300 GS Adventure has been revealed as the Munich marque's new flagship travel bike at BMW Motorrad Days in Garmisch
General
05/07/24
Nearly 200 iconic bikes ranging from Vincents to RGVs and 50s to 1500s up for grabs at the upcoming Old Warden sale
General
05/07/24
Jeremy McWilliams set to ride ‘King of the Baggers’ Indian Challenger RR up the famous Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb
General
05/07/24
UK National Motorcyclists Council calls for action on key biking issues in response to Labour General Election 2024 victory