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1998 Yamaha R1 review

The original 1998 Yamaha R1 is, even by today’s standards, a gloriously fast and furious superbike. Back then it was staggering. Tempted? Here’s everything you need to know about buying, owning and riding this modern classic.

Used Review: BMW R1150GS and R1200GS buyer's guide

Once one of biking's best-kept secrets, BMW's capable-of-anything GS is now one of the biggest selling multi-purpose bikes in the UK.

Buyer Guide: KTM 950 & 990 Adventure

Buy a perfect example of KTM’s hugely versatile adventure bike

Niall's Spin: Yamaha YZF-R6 (2000-01)

Contender for the greatest 600 of all time and still a class act on the track and road, the bike that set the modern day standard in the supersport class is still a cracker

Niall's Spin: 1997 GSX-R600 review

The 1997 GSX-R600 is a winner. Yes it's an extremely capable sports/track bike but it's also reliable and can be pressed into everyday or even holiday duty too.

Niall's Spin - Triumph TT600 (2002-03)

Originally released as a challenger to the supersport crown held by the CBR600 and R6, the Triumph TT600 never really lived up to it's potential

Niall's Spin: Kawasaki Z750

Niall passes on his wisdom and knowledge of Kawasaki's middleweight naked

Niall's Spin - Honda CBR900RR Fireblade (1992-93)

The creator of modern sportsbikes is now a reserved classic in the world of it's offspring, Niall Mackenzie takes a look at the orginal Honda Fireblade

Niall's Spin: Ducati ST4

With an engine donated from the exotic 916 how does Ducati's sport tourer compare with the rest of this tough market, Niall Mackenzie investigates...

Niall's Spin: KTM 950 Adventure (2003-04)

Niall spins his review on the KTM 950 Adventure, an exotic dirt bike that makes an excellent touring machine

Niall's Spin: Kawasaki ZX-6R (1995 - 2005)

Niall gives his verdict on a decades worth of Kawasaki ZX-6Rs

Niall's Spin: 1985-1986 Suzuki GSX-R750

The legendary superbike that marked it's place in history a quarter of a century ago, Niall reminisces about the '85 & '86 Suzuki GSX-R750

Niall's Spin: Suzuki GSX-R1000 K6

Endorsed by many as the best superbike in 2006. The K6 Gixxer holds a special place in the heart of Niall Mackenzie, here's why...

2000 Honda Fireblade CBR900RR review

With an exciting family pedigree, the 2000 Fireblade CBR900RR had the unfortunate moniker of the 'sensible 'Blade', but don't let that put you off.

Buyer Guide: Triumph T595 & 955i Daytona

All the nitty gritty on Triumph’s only big sports bike from people who actually own the bike...

Buyer Guide: Aprilia Tuono

The ultimate buying and owning guide by the people who know these bikes best: those who’ve bought them, run them, broken them, fixed them, spent money on them and more

Buyer Guide: Ducati Monster

Getting up close and personal with Ducati’s iconic Monster by the people who live with it day in, day out...

Buyer Guide: Buell XB Range

With a reputation for constant niggles and occasional disasters, our survey says Buells are by no means the nightmare of common lore

First pics: Eugene Laverty and the Yamaha R1

Two-time World Supersport runner-up Eugene Laverty rides the Yamaha R1 WSB machine for the first time

First pics: Haga onboard the Aprilia RSV4

Haga logs his first laps onboard the Aprilia RSV4 superbike at a wet Magny-Cours

Buyer Guide: BMW F650GS / F800GS

The ultimate buying and owning guide by the people who know these bikes best: those who’ve bought them, run them, broken them, fixed them, spent money on them and more

Buyer Guide: Kawasaki ZX-9R

Comfy, ultra-reliable, cheap and 170mph fast. All the inside information on the cruelly underrated and too often overlooked Kawasaki ZX-9R from the people who own them

Buyer Guide: BMW K1200 & K1300

BMW’s big bastid K1200/1300 bikes reviewed and rated by the people who actually own them. If you want the lowdown, here it is...

Niall's Spin: YZF1000R Thunderace

Even though it never matched the best sports bikes of the day, there are plenty of good reasons why you should give it at least a test ride.

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