Bikes

In the first part of our “Importance Of” series, we looked at the tiniest part of our motorcycling gear ensemble, the humble earplug. In this part, we’re looking at something a little more substantial. Some are short and some are tall, some are big and bulky and some are as light as a feather, they can be warm and waterproof or ventilated and breezy, but whichever flavour they come in, the boot is one of the most important pieces of gear for motorcyclists.

I'm a recent convert to heated clothing, but I can never go back now that I've tried it.

Nobody really enjoys riding in winter, but there are ways to make riding more enjoyable when the mercury drops. 

It won't be long before we're seeing in the new year, and what better way to celebrate it than by thinking about which new bike you're going to buy? A whole bunch of new, interesting, and exciting bikes are arriving next year, so we're going to go through our top picks! 

Don't be suckered by fake or counterfeit motorcycle clothing. There's a lot of it out there, and it could cost you far more than the money you waste on it. 

Motorbikes are greater than the sum of their parts. They provide fun, excitement, and escape. They're also capable of lifting your mood, and as we've all experienced a handful of particularly grim years, it's more important than ever to consider our mental health. 

It used to be that the thought of a 200bhp motorcycle would be enough to strike terror into the heart of new and experienced riders alike. These days, however, the power may be immense, but the electronics and engineering controlling it have advanced at an equally impressive rate. With a selection of motorcycles on offer with power in excess of 200bhp, we take a look at the latest and greatest from BMW: the fearsome M1000R hypernaked.