London by motorbike
13 Nov 2013
RiDE’s legal expert draws on his courier past to lead a group of colleagues on a two-wheeled tourist trail around the capital
FJR1300 2013 Review
24 Sep 2013
Gavin, our resident motorbike geek, got given a FJR1300 sports tourer whilst his pride and joy went in for new tyres, here is what he thought of his loaner bike
Bagster Spider seat bag review
22 Jul 2013
As some of you may know I replaced my R125 with a very nice orange and black CBR600RR. I love the sports bike shape but had one slight issue
Beaulieu 2013 Motorcycle muster ride-in day
15 Jul 2013
Wayne and Martyn were at a very hot Beaulieu for the 2013 Motorcycle muster ride-in day
Can I return a motorbike?
01 Dec 2012
If you’ve bought a bike and aren’t happy with it, can you send it back to the dealer?
1976 Yamaha RD400C
02 Oct 2012
Derek Freegard with his Yamaha 1976 RD400C. It’s a Canadian model, hence the graphics, that Derek has owned and ridden since 2003. Derek is a member of the Aircooled RD Club and also a moderator on their forum and editor of “Wellard”, the official club magazine.
Best first motorbike after passing test
12 Sep 2012
Choosing your first motorbike after passing the test can be a daunting task with so many options made harder with the two different motorbike tests. If you have passed either your CBT or DAS and are looking around for the perfect ride, tell us in the comments below what your experiences are.
Prize Draw Numbers
10 Aug 2012
We haven’t had a winner for the Kawasaki KLX250 prize bike we are giving away so we are going to start drawing two numbers each week!
Givi E52 Maxia Top Box Review
31 May 2012
An unadorned motorbike tends to be a thing of beauty – but occasionally it takes on the role of workhorse. Chef bites the bullet and updates his luggage.
BMF Show Peterborough 2012
21 May 2012
This weekend, Martyn and I were manning the WDMS stall at the BMF show, Peterborough.
Spooky motorbike
31 Oct 2011
A friend of one of our employees has created a fantastic motorbike in a Pumpkin
Ducati Multistrada Review
13 Jul 2011
I now don’t have the Panzer Tractor R1200GS and have my lithe Italian beauty, the Ducati Multistrada. It is a little cracker, goes like stink, and is reasonably comfortable – the long distance comfort was increased greatly by the addition of a CalSci windshield which does not really spoil the looks.
Scooting to the courts
06 Jul 2011
Innocent mistakes are no less illegal – so get yourself to court, and beg…
Kawasaki ZZR 1400
11 Feb 2011
Andrew Prendergast has a new motorbike, a Kawasaki ZZR 1400, some photos below. Read the full review of Andrew’s new ZZR1400.
Riding on a private road – Life’s a beach?
10 Aug 2010
I rode my mate’s 125cc bike through a caravan park where we were staying to go down to the beach. I was wearing the full protective gear of flip flops, shorts and a vest.
Accident between a tractor and a bike
10 Jun 2010
I was riding my GSX-R1000 along a B-road that I know well. I ride pretty carefully because I know the road often has mud all over the farm entrances.
DAB digital radio on a motorbike
23 Jun 2009
Knowing I am going to get merciless stick from m’learned friends for having yet another gizmo on my bike I’ll admit another one – this time a DAB radio. On the RBLR 1000 endurance ride, having the Lions match to listen to whilst flooging up from Edinburgh to Wick was a much needed distraction from […]
