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.
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?
Electric brand Stark Future secures even more funding
Electric motorcycle brand Stark Future has received a fresh round of funding and is brimming with optimism.
Rare Aston Martin Brough Superior AMB001 up for auction
An incredibly rare Rare Aston Martin Brough Superior AMB001 is set to be auctioned off, with bids expected to reach £217,000.
Celebration of submarine involves obvious motorcycle connection
To mark the decommissioning of the HMS Triumph a motorcycle is being given away in support of charity. Guess the brand of motorcycle.
Surrey Police: 400 bikers stopped in anti-noise operation
Hundreds of motorcyclists have been stopped by police in Surrey as part of an anti-nuisance campaign.
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210mph crash won’t stop Essex biker from racing
Danny Cockerill survived a horrific crash less than three weeks ago. He’s already planning his return.
Indian Motorcycle working on hidden radar sensor
US brand Indian Motorcycle is reportedly developing a clever way to hide forward-facing radar sensors.
Honda offers more clues about upcoming electric bike
We still have questions, but we at least have a better sense of what Honda’s first full-sized electric motorcycle will look like.
BMW’s Vision CE concept is delightfully weird
No one’s asked for a self-balancing electric scooter with a roll cage, but BMW seems eager to give it to us.
Minister says M54-M6 link is ‘no-brainer’
A long-delayed Staffordshire road project connecting the M54 and M6 has been given new hope.
System to help bikers in corners expands to Wales
A system of road markings that effectively tricks bikers into riding better is being implemented in parts of Wales.
Kawasaki laying groundwork for Z1100?
A recent social media post by Kawasaki makes us think the manufacturer is seeking to spark interest in a Z1100 model.
Report: drivers’ ability to see on decline
It’s not just your imagination, it’s getting harder to see out of cars, and that’s bad news for bikers.
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Top 10 most powerful production motorcycles
Need MOAR POWER? Here are the most powerful machines currently in production.
British motorcyclists detained in Iran ‘whisked’ to court
Detained in Iran since January, British motorcycle adventurers Lindsay and Craig Foreman find themselves ‘whisked’ to court.
Suzuki set to bid farewell to SV650, V-Strom 650
The SV650 has been a mainstay of biking for more than a quarter century. Now its days are numbered.
UK at the heart of a global vehicle theft enterprise
The United Kingdom is home to a booming global industry: vehicle theft.
Multiple petitions created in response to noise at Ryka’s cafe
Emotions are running high as popular biker cafe Ryka’s finds itself at the centre of several petitions addressing noise.
Electric brand Stark seeks to dominate on and off road
Electric motorcycle company Stark Future seems to be going from strength to strength.
Fines for loud bikes may hit more London areas
An existing anti-noise order is set to include more areas of the capital city.
Yamaha confirms V4 engine’s Misano MotoGP debut
Yamaha is struggling to beat ‘em, so it’s now set to join ‘em - debuting a new V4 race bike next month.
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