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• What a buzz it's been riding 13,454 miles on the Hornet SP | Rounding up a year of living with it
  Spring has finally sprung, and as a final farewell to the Hornet SP I’m heading off on a ride of reflection, to look back on a year of unabashed fun aboard the naked Honda. It’s been 13 months and...
• New spy shots appear to show single-cylinder Triumph Bonneville 400 retro roadster in development
  Triumph look poised to further expand their popular single-cylinder 400 range, with a new retro-styled twin shock variant recently spied in testing. Should it make it to production, it’s likely to...
• Boston College are teaching the next generation of bike mechanics on their rapidly expanding course
  It’s no secret that the British motorcycle industry is crying out for more young people – be that working in the trade or simply choosing to ride bikes altogether. Boston College in Lincolnshire is...
• Oxford Aqua luggage is now on offer at Sportsbikeshop so why not grab a bargain while you can?
  Is your rucksack looking a little tired and tatty now after many miles, or are you planning a big trip and need to get yourself some luggage to pack all your bits in? Now might be the perfect time to...
• KTM's silent Freeride E electric off-roader to arrive this month after first reveal in October 2024
  KTM have confirmed that their battery-powered Freeride E electric enduro bike, first revealed in October 2024, will finally arrive in UK dealers from late April priced at £8999. The silent...
• Cheap but seriously cheerful! Five budget-conscious nakeds for commuting and more
  Whether you are a new rider taking a first step into biking after passing your test, an experienced motorcyclist after a second machine for the commute while your main bike is kept tidy for weekend...
• Women's charity motorbike ride tackles 10 highest roads in Wales in Easter epic for Endometriosis UK
  A 12-strong ensemble of women have completed a 400-mile Welsh motorcycle challenge, ticking off the 10 highest sealed roads in the country over 48 hours, raising funds for Endometriosis...
• The new Optimate 3 lets you charge two 12V motorcycle batteries with just one unit
  Battery charging specialists Optimate have released a Dual Bank charger for those who have two or more bikes in the garage and are tired of swapping wires to keep their machines topped...
• Roadskin release their first AAA certified jacket with the Cole "shacket"
  UK based and family run motorcycle kit manufacturer Roadskin have just announced their very first AAA certified riding jacket. The Cole is a cotton casual jacket that’s designed to look completely at...
• County Durham's Scott Leathers enter liquidation after four decades of production
  County Durham custom leathers specialist Scott Leathers has gone into liquidation.  The long-standing British brand officially wound up on March 26, bringing to an end a business that supplied...