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
83 articles
23/07/24
These are the strangest motorcycle front ends – from Springer to hub-centre – to have ever been put into production
12/07/24
A 2019 used example of the more focused MT-09 is up for grabs for just £6990 – almost half that of the new one
12/07/24
This bespoke, British 120bhp reinterpretation of Triumph Bonneville Bobber costs £38,000 and is limited to just 25 units
11/07/24
The ‘last of line’ Ducati V-twin Superquadro superbike goes out in style – and then some
11/07/24
The 68bhp Ohlins and Brembos-equipped twin has been revealed as a limited edition this week – at a whopping £12,500
11/07/24
Like your motorcycling to be lightweight? These are the lightest new motorcycles you can buy right now without going for a 125
10/07/24
From sports to nakeds to minis to even ADV bikes, there's a bike for everyone in the A1 class, but which is best?
05/07/24
The BMW R 1300 GS Adventure has been revealed as the Munich marque's new flagship travel bike at BMW Motorrad Days in Garmisch
05/07/24
Nearly 200 iconic bikes ranging from Vincents to RGVs and 50s to 1500s up for grabs at the upcoming Old Warden sale
05/07/24
Jeremy McWilliams set to ride ‘King of the Baggers’ Indian Challenger RR up the famous Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb
05/07/24
UK National Motorcyclists Council calls for action on key biking issues in response to Labour General Election 2024 victory
02/07/24
This handbuilt, W800-based retro roadster may cost £77k, but with just 28 being built, it’s an exquisite, exclusive machine from the team behind the Praga hypercar
23/06/24
‘Scooters’ doesn’t just mean Vespas and Lambrettas, for the most part, it means 125cc (or equivalent) commuters that are both brilliantly practical and among the most popular two-wheelers of all – but which are the 10 best?
20/06/24
Here are the best new motorbikes for clocking big miles in one sitting, according to us
14/06/24
The character and delivery of a big-capacity single-cylinder engine is an unmistakable thing. Here’s our pick of the top ten full-sized thumpers
26/05/24
In the 40th year of the legendary Kawasaki Ninja, we’re picking out the 10 best examples of the legendary Akashi supersports dynasty...
20/05/24
As the latest film in the Mad Max franchise arrives, we're looking back at the series' best motorbikes
18/05/24
Even if it goes ahead, the apparent 2040 ban on petrol motorcycles might not be anything to worry about
17/04/24
This classic 1980s GP replica ‘project’ among star lots at Bonhams Stafford sale
07/04/24
Triumph and Ducati are now in motocross – but they’re not the only bike brands with forgotten dirt bike history…
06/04/24
MCIA and NMC both add weight to push for change in the UK's motorcycle training and licensing system
30/03/24
KTM’s Duke is celebrating its 30th birthday – but what are the best models of the many versions over the last three decades?
27/03/24
Why horsepower, miles per gallon and even tyre sizes are so, er, varied…
21/03/24
Whether you want a bike that's A2 compliant from the factory or A2 restrictable, there's plenty of choice - here are our picks!