Phil West
Journalist
A vastly-experienced motorcycle journalist and bike tester, Phil West is also an ex-Executive Editor of MCN, former Editor of Bike and What Bike?, author of numerous motorcycle books and has ridden virtually every bike of the last 30 years.
Articles By Phil West
85 articles
Top 10s
13/01/25
Like your motorcycling to be lightweight? These are the lightest new motorcycles you can buy right now without going for a 125
Top 10s
13/01/25
Here are the best new motorbikes for clocking big miles in one sitting, according to us
Top 10s
09/01/25
Nimble, light and whole lot of fun to ride, scramblers have never been more popular... but which is the best?
Top 10s
16/12/24
These are the ultimate dream bikes you can still buy ‘new’ – if you know where to look (and money is no object…)
Motorbike
26/11/24
The old NMAX 125 is the UK’s best-selling powered two-wheeler, so how good can the face-lifted, updated 2025 version be?
General
23/11/24
The late stunt bike legend is back in the news – but which were his biggest and best jumps?
New Bikes
17/11/24
There are now a few motorcycle that prove Chinese bikes are now up with the best – or do they?
Industry
10/11/24
Over 15 bike dealers have closed since the summer but it’s not all bad news for the UK bike industry
New Bikes
08/11/24
Bologna’s new V-twins might be just the street sportsters we’ve been waiting for, despite what critics think
Top 10s
03/11/24
Honda may no longer have a road V4 – but Ducati and others are proving they’re here for good. Here’s our round-up of the 10 best road-going V4s. Ever…
Guides
20/10/24
From simple speedos to touchscreen TFTs, here’s how bike ‘displays’ have evolved
Guides
13/10/24
We pick some of the best bike boots you can buy for touring/adventure, sports and around town use
Guides
12/10/24
‘Mono arms’ are a dying breed – here’s why they rose and fell
General
10/10/24
Yamaha’s eagerly awaited R9 is much more than ‘just’ an ‘MT-09-powered R7’
Guides
05/10/24
2024 not only marks 20 years of Triumph’s Rocket III/3 but 30 years of the Speed Triple. Here are the seven key models of the Hinckley icon
Top 10s
17/09/24
If you're shorter in stature, don't be put off an adventure bike - there's a huge variety of options with nicely low seats
Top 10s
15/09/24
2024 marks 20 years of Triumph’s mammoth Rocket III/3. Here are the five key models which define the Hinckley heavyweight…
Top 10s
10/09/24
‘Automatic’ bikes are coming – and fast. Here’s our round-up of the 10 best (and worst) so far
Top 10s
05/09/24
With new 600cc supersport bike options being limited, you’ll need to go used to have your pick of the screamers
Top 10s
02/09/24
EU regulations may have wiped out several models recently, but you won't believe which models are still sold as new around the world...
Top 10s
31/08/24
Have a modest budget of around £5,000 to pick up a used 650-900cc roadster? Here are the best options for you
Top 10s
29/08/24
Adventure motorcycles are still the booming segment in the large-capacity two-wheeled world, which is why manufacturers are always vying for the top spot
Guides
26/08/24
Americans love ’em, we barely understand them – here’s everything you need to know about this bike category
General
25/08/24
Ewan and Charley are returning to our TV screens with The Long Way Home... and this time it’s actually quite exciting