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Long term test Tracer 900 update

Our long-legged Yam sporty adventure tourer gets some distance kit and a big run north of the border...

Used long-term test: Honda Super Blackbird

Tony Middlehurst sorts the rubber and head bearings on his CBR1100XX Gentleman's Express

First look - Pirelli Scorpion Trail II tyres

If you spend most of your time on the tarmac but also want a capable tyre for some gravel trails and dry dirt track then the Scorpion Trails II will have you covered

How do you choose the right tyres for a long motorcycle trip?

Tested: Metzeler Racetec RR tyres : By Kane Dalton

Visordown's Kane Dalton puts Metzeler's latest tyres through their paces

Road Test: Honda CRF450 vs. Yamaha YZ426

With two new shattering four-stroke dirtbikes available for 2002 in the shape of the Honda CRF450 and Yamaha YZ426, we sent our resident off-road specialist Steven Pheasant to various mudholes around the UK to figure out who's packing the big gun.

Visordown's Used Motorcycle Buying Tips

Our checklist guide gives you motorcycle buying advice and shows you what to look for when buying your next used motorcycle

Buyer's Guide: Honda CBR900RR Fireblade

The ultimate buyer’s guide for Honda's 929cc and 954cc RRY, RR1, RR2 and RR3 Fireblades. The ultimate Honda CBR900RR Fireblade review.

Triumph Speed Triple R review

Triumph call it the ultimate Speed Triple. We'll be the judge of that

First Ride: 2011 Husqvarna SMR630 review

It could be the saviour of motorcycling

First Ride: 2012 Kawasaki ER-6n review

Everyone loves the ER-6, will that still be the case with the updated new model?

Tested: Maxxis Supermaxx Diamond review

6500 miles later how did the oddly-patterned Supermaxx’s shape up?

Video: Michelin Pilot Road 3 on track

Michelin's sports-touring tyres perform well on the road, but how do they get on with Brands Hatch GP

First Ride: Ducati 848 Evo review

Ducati's entry-level sportsbike packs more punch but is power it's real strength?

First Ride: Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 8V and Stelvio NTX

Having an adventure with the new Moto Guzzi Stelvios

First Ride: Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V

A grand turismo intended to have all the fun of a naked sportsbike but with all the protection of a tourer.

First Ride: 2011 Honda CBR600F

The return of the renowned CBR600F or just a full-faired Hornet?

First Ride: Kymco Downtown 300i review

500 miles across, down and around London town on Kymco's mid-size scooter

First Ride: Triumph Daytona 675R review

Triumph adds a bit of spice to the already fairly potent Daytona 675 with the help of Öhlins and Brembo

Ducati Diavel Carbon review

The Ducati Diavel Carbon promises to be a superbike in all but looks. After taking it for a ride in Spain, here's our verdict.

The Odd Couple: James May motorbike review

Top Gear's James May and Autocar Magazine's Colin Goodwin team up with Yamaha and Harley-Davidson in a quest for the alternative to scary sports bikes.

Road Test: K1200GT v CBF1000F v KTM990 v GSX-R600

Going touring? You need a big bike, panniers and a top box. Or do you? From full-on sports tool to fully laden mile eater, via adventure tourer and slick all-rounder, the choice is yours. Team Visordown packs its bags and heads south.

Splitting heirs: Yamaha YZF-R6 2005 vs. 2006

I know the R6 well not only 'cos I raced one for three seasons in World Supersport but also because we used 'em as marshals' bikes on our track days.

Road Test: BMW R1150GS V R1200GS

The bold, brash and huge 1200 GS Adventure takes on its dad - the tough, slugging film star 1150 GS Adventure in the wilds of Wales.

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