Chris Cope
Senior Staff Writer
Chris Cope is a fourth-generation journalist, originally from Texas. He has lived in the UK for roughly two decades and has been writing about motorcycles for most of that time. He has written for dozens of publications and websites in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia.
Being from the United States, Chris has a natural love for big, stupid cruisers. But don’t hold that against him; he will happily get behind the ‘bars of just about every kind of bike. As long as it goes far. And you can go far on anything.
UK balance bike company offers Ducati, Triumph replicas
It’s never too early to start encouraging your child to do dangerous (but fun) things.
Oxford reveals new Atmos layering system
Oxford Products is rolling out a new layering system specifically aimed at keeping motorcyclists warm.
Sidi reveals Mag-2 Air boots for track
Built for those who like to go very fast, Sidi’s new trackday boots promise to be lightweight and breathable.
2026 Royal Enfield Bullet 650 – First look
It may have felt like an obvious, almost inevitable choice, but that doesn’t make the Bullet 650 any less iconic.
QJMotor shows off EQVVS 600 Cafe Racer
Old-school spirit and neo design driven by a V4? QJMotor’s got us interested in this one.
Sidi introduces new ADV-focused boots
We’ve seen these Italian all-day adventure/touring boots in person and they look very, very nice.
Indian Motorcycle concept sports girder fork
This stunning concept bike shows what’s important to Indian Motorcycle, and, perhaps, where it’s going.
Norton reveals Atlas, Atlas GT ADV bikes
The 206hp Manx R stole the show, but Norton has two middleweight adventure bikes planned.
QJMotor unveils three-cylinder adventure tourer
QJMotor seems to be a little confused about what it’s called, who it’s for, and when it will be made, but we like it.
Indian adds Scouts, dumps air-cooled baggers/tourers
As you might expect from a company in the midst of an ownership change, Indian Motorcycle’s 2026 model year line-up plays it safe.
BSA unveils 350 adventure bike
BSA continues to expand its line-up, this time throwing its hat into the adventure segment ring.
Ducati Unveils Hypermotard V2, Hypermotard V2 SP
Ducati’s hooligan machine gets sweeping updates for 2026 – not least of which being a new engine.
BMW FINALLY unveils F 450 GS
It’s been a long wait but the thing everybody knew was coming is finally here.
Honda brings E-Clutch tech to popular 500cc models
Honda brings E-Clutch tech to one of its iconic 500 series of bikes.
Kawasaki updates Ninja ZX-10R for 2026
Like the Ninja ZX-10R but dislike its wings? Kawasaki’s got good news for you.
Yamaha shares full line-up of new, updated 2026 models
Yamaha has released a list of all the 2026 bikes that are new in some shape or form – even if it's just a change of paint.
Mash Motorcycles unveils midsize sportbike
French brand Mash is breaking from its tradition of offering up retro-styled bikes with this very stylish midsize sportbike.
Mash brings luxury midsize tourer to UK
It caught our eye back in the summer, Now Mash is set to bring its seemingly anachronistic midsize tourer to the UK.
Moto Morini importer/distributor to drop brand
Moto Morini, the other other Chinese-owned Italian brand, has lost its distributor in the UK and much of Europe.
German electric moto start-up set to show off at EICMA
Another day, another electric motorbike company. But this one is offering surprisingly affordable models.
XCP Salt Remover promises to help fight winter better
Winter’s pretty much here, and that means riding on salty roads. This Scottish product claims to help.
Harley-Davidson teases updates for premiere of 2026 line-up
Harley’s teasing the first of its 2026 bike reveals, with updates apparently coming to at least three platforms.
UK bikers detained in Iran accused of spying for UK, Israel
A Parliamentary meeting this week has shed some light on the espionage charges faced by two UK bikers detained in Iran.
Bajaj set to cut more jobs at KTM
These are tough times for KTM, with its majority shareholder, Bajaj, making some painful decisions to keep the brand afloat.