Electric Motion is making the transition from Trials to Enduro – and we’re here for it The French firm has carved out an enviable reputation for its properly-sorted competition-ready trials bikes – and now it’s decided to put its years of know-how into creating a pair of seriously capable road-legal enduro machines, which have already proved themselves in the e-explorer FIM World Cup. There’re two to choose from: the base-model £9499 Escape X and the more sophisticated £10,999 Escape XR. The learner legal machines are both based around the same motor, battery and chassis platform; although th ..read more

Cast your minds back ten years. David Cameron was Prime Minister, we still had both feet firmly in the European Union, Peter Capaldi had the keys to the Tardis and the April issue of MSL had just hit the shelves of your favourite newsagent (probably now a vape shop). Here are some highlights from that issue, and a little reminder that you can get access to every issue of MSL going back to 2007 by simply becoming a subscriber. One to ride: Hawes to Ingleton, North Yorkshire – 16.9 miles on the B6255. Hawes is a beautiful quaint town, set in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales. Better still, it’s ..read more

There’s an awful lot to like about CFMOTO’s newly-released 450MT lightweight adventure bike. Here’s what you need to know Chinese firm CFMOTO seems to be going from strength to strength, swiftly adding even more bikes to its eclectic and pretty vast range. There’s now a healthy mix of naked bikes, tourers, sportbikes, retros and adventurers to choose from, ranging from 300cc to 800cc. CFMOTO’s been on our radar for years, and we’ve seen its gradual progression from budget-focused manufacturer to serious bike builder, with an all-important partnership with KTM helping to add kudos to the relat ..read more

Fifties Cool: Harley-Davidson’s added another bike to its limited-edition Icon collection: the 1950s-inspired Hydra-Glide Revival The American factory has got a long, rich history to work with when it comes to creating cool retro rides that are inspired by the firm’s past. And this time it’s decided to rustle up a Hydra-Glide Revival model, aping Milwaukee cruisers of yesteryear. Sitting as part of the now four-strong Icon range, the £29,495 Revival has been created in part to celebrate the 75th anniversary of H-D’s Hydra-Glide E and F models which first rolled out of the factory in 1949. The ..read more

The Triumph Rocket’s a pretty special machine. Although it’s technically a cruiser, there’s actually nothing else quite like it on the market. That’s why we’re always pretty excited when we hear that there’s a new one (or two) on the way from the British factory. They’ve had a slight rename for 2024, and they are now called the Rocket Storm. But other than that, things are largely familiar, with a pair of models to choose from each suited to different types of riding and rider. There’s the sportier, more stripped-back £23,195 R and the loaded £23,895 touring-oriented GT. They’re not all-new m ..read more

The May issue of MoreBikes is out now and FREE to read online! Packed full of great motorcycle stories, photos, and terrific motorbikes. There’s our excellent On 2 Wheels section for the beginner bikes, great motorbikes, brilliant trips and fascinating tales of the people behind them. That’s because MoreBikes is the place to go for the motorcycle news that matters. We’ve got the inside line on new bikes that the motorcycle industry is gossiping about. We bring you loads of EXCLUSIVE stories including factory secrets, hidden design documents, all the chat, great road tests on gorgeous bik ..read more

The staggering amount of cash needed to repair the nation’s crumbling roads has been revealed. It’s a bit rough out there at the minute – quite literally – with Britain’s roads in an increasingly sorry state and councils seemingly struggling to find the cash to keep up with the repairs. Which is exactly what the latest figures from the Asphalt Industry Alliance have revealed. Buckingham, UK – December 14, 2020. Road works, road crew team, men wearing high visibility hi vis orange clothing. Repairing potholes in a rural country road Their Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey ..read more

With every passing year future-focused firms continue to come up with new and original kit that aims to make bikers’ lives better. It’s endless – and we could talk your ear off about all of it, from immobilisers and trackers to heated kit and heads-up displays. But to keep things a bit more focused, this month we’ve decided to concentrate on our favourite biker goodies that make navigation and communication simpler. I don’t need a sat-nav, do I? I’ll ask you a question. Do you have a great sense of direction? And do you only do local rides? If you ticked those boxes, then not really. But if y ..read more

Dave Manning has been astride the big adventure bike. Here’s how he’s getting on: When it was dropped off at my gaff, my first thought was, ‘By the cringe, this is loads bigger than the normal Ténéré!’ Even though it’d been a couple of years since I rode the T7, over in the Lake District on one of our National Park tours, it was immediately clear that the World Raid’s dimensions were bigger in every direction. My first ride was down to Motorcycle Live, and fully clobbered up in winter riding gear it was a tad awkward to get my leg up and over the seat and hard panniers, and then only tippy-to ..read more

SIGN UP TODAY FOR AN EXCLUSIVE THREE-DAY RIDING EXPERIENCE THROUGH SOUTHERN SPAIN For proud owners of the Norden 901, Norden 901 Expedition, 701 Enduro, and 701 Enduro LR, the Husqvarna Trek 2024 is an event not to be missed. Organised by Husqvarna Motorcycles, the three-day expedition through Granada, Spain, has been created for those who enjoy adventure-style riding across a variety of terrain and through stunning landscapes. With registration now open, interested riders are urged to sign up today to secure one of the 70 places available for the exciting November 18-22 event. Everything wil ..read more