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.
KTM files patents for supercharger and EV range extender
KTM may still be getting out of its rut but it still has big plans for the future.
180,000 bikers gather for ‘Blessing of the Helmets’
Tens of thousands of motorcyclists gather in Portugal to receive divine intervention in their riding.
Honda refreshes ADV350 scooter for 2026
Honda’s offering some light tweaks to its incredibly popular ADV350 scooter.
Chinese bike expo highlights country’s moto dominance
China’s flagship annual moto show took place this weekend, underlining just how dominant the country has become in motorcycling.
World traveller waylaid by theft finally departs UK
Yogesh Alekari, the world traveller whose bike was stolen in England, has finally returned to his adventure.
Memorial ride planned for Blood Bikes rider killed on duty
Blood Bikes Wales volunteer Timothy Minett was killed while on duty. A ride is planned for next month to honour him.
Oxford rolls out new models of waterproof boots
Oxford Products has unveiled two different models of unisex waterproof riding boots.
Ruroc goes into administration, seemingly buys itself
UK-based helmet maker Ruroc has gone into administration and been purchased by… Ruroc.
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Italjet’s new Dragster 700 Twin is wild and unique
No one seems to be able to agree on whether this is a scooter or a motorcycle. But there’s no doubt that it’s unique.
Suzuki’s GSX-S1000GT is criminally underappreciated
Ask anyone who’s ridden a GSX-S1000GT and they’ll tell you it’s amazing. So why aren’t more people riding them?
Rare 1980 Quasar covered motorcycle goes on auction
A unique piece of British motorcycling history is hitting the auction block soon.
Ducati reveals World Premiere schedule
Ducati appears to have a lot planned for the rest of the year, with at least five Ducati World Premiere events planned. Find out when they are.
UK business delivers new bike to Indian world traveller
It seems there’s a happy ending to the tale of an Indian world traveller whose bike was stolen while visiting England.
This French sidecar rig looks ready for anything
A French sidecar manufacturer is keen to put its latest ‘tout-terrain’ sidecar rig to the test.
HJC launches latest sport-touring helmet
HJC looks to build on the success of its sport-touring platform with the newly released RPHA 72.
Royal Alloy shows off new JPS Series scooter
UK-based Royal Alloy reveals its latest machine: the ‘looks like a Lambretta’ JPS Series.
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Update given on UK motorcycling couple detained in Iran
Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested while motorcycling in Iran eight months ago. Their family offers an update on their situation.
Arrest made in theft of world traveller’s bike
Police say they’ve located and arrested a man in connection with the theft of an Indian world traveller’s motorbike.
LiveWire files trademark on S4 Honcho name
What is a ‘heavyweight motorcycle’ and what would an electric version look like? Filings by LiveWire have us asking just that.
Yet another roofed scooter revives C1 spirit
A German company wants to sell you an electric scooter with a roof, but it’s not the company you’re thinking of.
Electric bike company Energica says its on its way back
Italian electric motorcycle brand Energica says it has begun the process of rising from the ashes of bankruptcy.
UK’s Maeving receives £8m cash injection
UK electric motorcycle manufacturer Maeving has just received a big boost to its coffers.
UK Bikers step up to replace world traveler’s stolen bike
Yogesh Alekari had his motorcycle stolen in the UK while on a round-the-world journey. Now other bikers are stepping up to help.
Is Norton REALLY scrapping the Commando?
Norton has announced plans to drop one of its most popular models, but is that REALLY what’s happening here?
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