Motorcycle riders are being invited to help set a new ride-in record as MotoFest Coventry celebrates its 10th anniversary. Organisers are revving up for the new record on Saturday, June 1, with plans to have more than 500 classic and modern two-wheeled machines involved in a spectacular start to the 2024 festival at the City Centre Sprint Circuit. There is no need to register for the ride-in, just turn up on the day. MotoFest Coventry is a two-day festival in partnership with E.ON, taking place this year on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 at various city locations. It will feature a uniqu ..read more

Andy is wrapping up his time on the Kawasaki Z-H2 SE, so what are his final thoughts? Catch up on his thoughts after 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 4 months. Finding myself with a couple of days available and with limited time remaining with this bike in my possession, I decided to plan a mini road trip. I have a great fondness for Scotland so plotted a route up to ride around the borders with an overnight stay. Now, as winter is fast approaching the smart thing to do would be to head south in search of better climates but I’m not into bikes necessarily for any sensible reasons, so the couple of days ..read more

Two famous retired sportsmen will embark on a new challenge next week when they launch a brand new podcast about motorcycling. Former athlete Iwan Thomas, the British men’s 400m record holder for 25 years, and ex-Premier League footballer David Prutton will front Full Chat, a motorbike show featuring celebrity guests. First in the saddle is chef and TV personality Paul Ainsworth on Wednesday, April 24, with a host of other famous faces lined up. Iwan Thomas. PHOTO: Gary Chapman It’s the latest chapter in the co-hosts’ successful media careers. They’re excited about the next part of the journey ..read more

U.K. based Ruroc has launched its all-new premium full-face helmet – the EOX. Here’s what we know: • The new flagship, premium model to the Ruroc range • ECE 22.06 and DOT Certified • Lightweight QUAD-MATRIX carbon composite shell • Sculpted for optimal aerodynamic performance • Newly-designed toolless visor mechanism • Adjustable airflow with 6 high-flow vents • “Right Fit” formula for personalised comfort • Best-in-class 215° field of view • Reengineered integrated communications, including new Cardo Mesh system Backed by 15 years of knowledge and experience from the UK brand, and develop ..read more

The days are getting lighter and the weather is getting warmer – Spring is on the way! It’s the perfect time to give your bike some TLC and prepare for the riding season ahead…  Instead of lugging out all the buckets and sponges to wash off the storage dust, simply unscrew the lid of the Vulcanet tub and work section-by-section until all the dust and debris has gone; then buff to a high shine using the specially engineered microfibre cloth.  Save time cleaning, and make more time for riding!  How does it work?  Vulcanet’s waterless wipes work to liquefy the dirt and dust e ..read more

Aprilia and Moto Guzzi are offering bikers the chance to test ride some exciting new additions for 2024. April will see the return of Aprilia Days and Moto Guzzi Days, where bikers have the chance to test out the Italian brands’ latest models. This year, you could jump in the saddle of Aprilia’s new small sporty bike, the RS 457, and take Moto Guzzi’s eagerly awaited Stelvio or revamped V85 range for a spin. The brands offer these days every year at their sales outlets to mark the beginning of the motorbike season, but also to encourage bikers to head down and give the range a go. The Aprilia ..read more

Thousands of bikers met up in tribute to Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers. Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire Bikers from across the country met up to raise money for cancer research in homage to Dave Myers, who died in February at the age of 66 after a battle with cancer. Over 6,000 motorcyclists rode from Beverley to Whitby in tribute to the late star. The other half of the Hairy Bikers, Si King, thanked those taking part in the motorcycle ride, saying “he would have loved it”. King wrote on social media: “I hope the ride out goes well for you all. Many many thanks for remembering Dave in this w ..read more

Test ride KTM’s range of demo bikes as KTM Orange Days return for 2024 next month! Authorised KTM Dealers nationwide will be hosting open days across the weekend of the 19th – 21st of April, inviting enthusiasts to test ride the latest ready to race machinery. There’ll be a range of demo bikes available, meaning riders can get to grips with KTM’s whole model range. Whether it’s the small but mighty KTM 390 Adventure, the long-range Supermoto weapon KTM 890 SMT or the tech-packed KTM 1290 Super Adventure S, anyone curious is encourage to head down to their local dealer and give it a go. Also i ..read more

UK Distributor Bickers has announced a new partnership with Alpinestars, from 2024 Bickers will be a newly appointed distributor of Alpinestars Off-Road range of MX, Enduro and Trials footwear and protections.  Alpinestars has been redefining protection for motorcyclists ever since the company was established in 1963. Commitment to innovation has led Alpinestars to become the world-leading manufacturer of professional motorsport racing products, motorcycling airbag protection, high-performance apparel, technical footwear, and helmets. Alpinestars understands that the best design and rese ..read more

Andy Bell updates on his thoughts on the Kawasaki Z-H2 SE after four months on test. If you missed Andy’s first impressions, read part 1 here and part 2 here. When dropping the bike off for its first service with Kawasaki on a Monday morning, I was keen to get there early as this journey for me means travelling on a fair amount of the notorious M25. I was pleased to have arrived early as when I unloaded the bike in daylight I realised it could do with a bit of a clean and luckily for me, Bruce had left some R&G Waterless bike wash in the van from a previous group test. A few quick sq ..read more