Motorcycle Features

It's the best Fireblade ever produced but it's up against some fierce competition. We check out the bikes vying to keep the CBR1000RR-SP at bay

It's a true superbike-minus-fairing for under 10 grand. Can any other super-naked step up to the new S1000R?

With production motorcycles making close to 200bhp, the top-speed war that once raged between manufacturers is long dead. Visordown's industry expert, who can't be named in his own interest, thinks it needs reviving.

Know someone with a BMW S1000RR which they ride like a Puch Maxi? Let them get on with it, says Si Hargreaves. If they're having fun, that's all that matters

Well, you can, but you won't get very far...

Things you don't learn from the manufacturer's specs

Why you don't grab a handful of brake at full lean

The conspiracy to end motorcycling is not a conscious plan. It’s far worse, argues MAG President Ian Mutch.

A lap of Almeria on the sublime Ajo Motorsport KTM mini MotoGP machine

Think being fast makes you a good rider? It's irrelevant, argues Simon Hargreaves

It's a commonly touted 'fact' but is it really true? We dig a little deeper

Get a grip; lose the touchscreens

When it comes to buying a motorcycle, how do you like the deal to be done?

It's Kawasaki’s best-seller. That doesn’t mean you have to buy it.

The dos and don’ts of basic trials technique. But mainly the don’ts

KTM claim their new Super Duke has no competition. We beg to differ.

Adventure is the new touring

Yes, MAG President Ian Mutch really said that. Hear him out.

Some people think the answer is ‘yes’. They’re wrong.

Couple chased for over a minute by curious Elk

An Andalusian off-road adventure

A virtual one, that is. If that’s your thing.

A few more nuggets of info from the bike's launch in Italy

Visordown's discussions aim to question assumptions about motorcycling. This week, Simon Hargreaves challenges critics of electronic rider aids