Whether you’re eagerly anticipating your 16th birthday to get on your first bike or getting into motorcycling at a ripe old age, figuring out which licence you’ll need can be confusing.  There are different rules based on what kind of motorcycle you want to ride, how old you, are and your experience level. When you add in constraints around maximum power output, carrying passengers, and terms like direct and progressive access, it’s easy to see why a lot of first-timers find it baffling. This blog explains which motorcycles you can ride, the driving licences you may need to hold, and wh ..read more

Bikesure are proud to announce they will be sponsoring True Heroes Racing in 2023, the UK’s first motorcycle race team dedicated to supporting wounded, injured and sick UK service personnel and veterans. Announcing the latest deal, Bikesure’s Rob Balls said: “We’re extremely delighted to be working with True Heroes once again in 2023. True Heroes Racing are such an inspiring team to be associated with, and we can’t wait to see how these bike-mad ex-servicemen get on this season.”  Who are True Heroes Racing? True Heroes Racing is a British motorcycle racing team who compete in prestigio ..read more

Motorcycling is one of the funnest ways of getting around, but it can also be pretty risky. Bikers are around 60 times more likely to suffer road deaths compared to car drivers, so it’s important to know how to stay safe. Here we examine how to reduce the risks while biking. Tips for staying safe on the road while riding  First, let’s look at the numbers. According to government statistics there were 15,838 accidents involving motorcycles in 2021, with 310 fatalities and 5,264 resulting in serious injuries. While these numbers have fallen since 2004, motorcycles still account for about ..read more

Scooters are one of the coolest and most popular modes of transport around, especially if you live in an urban city.  But how fast can a 50cc and 125cc scooter travel? In this blog we detail how fast they can go and how fast you are allowed to ride, depending on your licence. What is a scooter?  A scooter is a motorcycle with a step-through frame and a platform for the rider’s feet – a design made possible through the position of the engine and drive system, both of which are either housed beneath the rider’s seat or attached to the rear axle. This style of bike is traditionally as ..read more

Image courtesy of Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson celebrates its 120th birthday in 2023. First produced in 1903, a mere eighteen years after the invention of the motorcycle, few manufacturers can claim the influence that Harley has had. In this blog, we take a look at some of the machines produced by the Milwaukee company that have helped shape the history of motorcycles. The early years of Harley-Davidson Image courtesy of Harley-Davidson Childhood friends William Harley and Arthur Davidson were, like many people in the late 19th century, very enthused by the new methods of transport that we ..read more

If you’re itching for some freedom and ready for your first ride, a 50cc motorbike is a great option. In the UK, you can ride a 50cc motorbike when you’re 16 (applying for your provisional licence from 15 years and nine months). In some European countries, you can start riding 50cc bikes even younger.  Although some people may decide to wait until they’re 17 so they can ride a bigger 125cc motorbike, these smaller options are a great way to get some miles under your belt and grow your confidence on two – or three – wheels.  For 16-year-olds, a 50cc needs to be restricted to travel a ..read more

Mally Lamb was first seduced by the fashion –  the sharp, tailored suits, shirt and tie, desert boots, and US army parkas. Then there was the music of the Small Faces and The Kinks and, of course, the Italian Lambrettas and Vespas that defined the very British mod subculture that began in the late 1950s but took hold in the ‘60s. He bought his first Lambretta, an Li150, in 1965 at the not strictly legal age of 15, and threw himself into a movement that prioritised style and sartorial elegance over the grease and horsepower of their motorcycle-riding nemesis, the rockers. “I’d always lik ..read more

Picture supplied by Zero Motorcycles Electric vehicles of all kinds have become a more regular sight in recent years, and electric motorbikes are no exception. With more affordable options appearing on the market, Bikesure takes a look at the latest lithium powered wonders out there, for anyone considering abandoning the internal combustion engine. OK, there hasn’t been the huge breakthrough in battery technology that will finally let electric motorbikes break the current barriers of range and speed. Nor have we seen a huge investment in the infrastructure required for widely accessible fas ..read more

125cc bikes can be the perfect entry-level motorcycle for new riders, not least because you only need to have taken a compulsory basic training (CBT) course to ride them if you are a provisional licence holder. However, the bikes are enjoyed by both new and experienced riders, being easy to ride, appropriate for a range of weather conditions and economical to run. Here you can find a list of some of the best 125cc motorbikes, ranging in price, speed and the cost of insurance. Affordable 125cc motorbikes Cheap 125cc motorbikes are the easiest to come by if you choose to shop second-hand. Brand ..read more

With sustainability at the forefront of everyone’s mind, you may be considering an electric bike. Without any fuel consumption, an electric  off-road bike creates zero emissions but still provides an adrenaline-fuelled ride. Read this blog to discover the best electric dirt bikes on the market in 2023. 1. Zero FX  Regenerative braking Connects with the Zero Motorcycles app Top speed: 85mph Torque: 106Nm Zero Motorcycles’ Zero FX uses a Z-Force® 75-5 motor to reach speeds of up to 85mph. With a 106Nm of torque and minimal noise, the bike offers a fast yet smooth ride. Zero has f ..read more