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.
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.
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.
Tubed vs tubeless tyres: Which is best?
Confused about which sort of tyre you should be using? Allow us to explain everything.
Police chase biker with helicopter, decide they made right decision
Police flew a helicopter just metres from the ground while chasing a biker and say they made the right call.
Alloy vs spoked: which wheel is best for a motorcycle?
Confused about the difference between alloy wheels and spoked wheels? Wonder no more.
Teenager who lost leg in crash rides again
Hit while riding home from work, this Sussex teenager lost part of his leg. But that hasn’t kept him from riding.
CCM given glimmer of hope amid stock sell-off
CCM’s stock is set to go to auction, but former employees are being offered some hope.
Cumbrian biker wheelies past police speed enforcement
Police in Cumbria say a biker was clearly showing off when he wheelied past them without a helmet on.
What the heck is the Yamaha RW700 EXPLORE?
We know that Yamaha is working on a new ‘RW’ range, but what that means is still a mystery.
UK’s Zapp e-scooters to be sold at Selfridges
Upmarket department store Selfridges will soon begin selling British electric scooters.
EV brand Ultraviolette scores over £15m in funding
India’s Ultraviolette has big dreams and big plans. And now it has a big pot of money.
Getting to Europe may soon be easier for Scottish bikers
Officials are hoping to open the first Scotland-to-Europe passenger ferry in 15 years.
Uni student builds, rides biodiesel Harley-Davidson on US road trip
It’s loud, it smells like a chip shop, and its creator hopes it will save the world.
Keanu Reeves partnership seeks to boost interest in MotoAmerica racing
MotoAmerica’s new distribution partner gets excited for the future thanks to a deal with Keanu Reeves.
Land speed streamliner shows up on Facebook Marketplace
A land speed motorcycle streamliner, built by an AMA Hall of Famer, is for sale on Facebook Marketplace.
Romania to host BMW’s 2026 GS Trophy competition
The location of BMW’s challenging and somewhat quixotic GS Trophy event has been revealed.
Iconic Honda Six returns to Isle of Man’s Classic TT
An engineering marvel that propelled Mike Hailwood to victory, the Honda Six is set to be ridden again.