Tyres winner from issue 28 announced!
In each issue of Overland we select one of the stories that we feel owes its author a pair of tyres. That may be because…
Getting to Spain – what does it really cost?
You’re not in a position to take the year off. Like most people you’re just wondering how to get away on the bike for a…
‘Rebirth’ by Mark Holmes
It’s not uncommon for a book to be subtitled ‘…around the world on a…’ and this one is indeed like that. In this case it’s…
Rokker City Sneakers review
Derek Mansfield looks for three-season boots that’ll go the distance I’d been reading the news of heatwaves across Europe and lovely though riding in the…
‘Three-wheeling through Africa’ by James C Wilson
A fantastic read, written in a tremendously energetic style, about a remarkable journey. There aren’t the superlatives available to do this adventure justice, and certainly…
Luggage nets to tidy those panniers
As you close the top box on your BMW GS you may have looked at that lid and thought about the wasted space. Wunderlich, the…
Tajikistan – Paddy Tyson (Issue 20)
I looked across at Brenda with questioning eyes. ‘Does she mean us?’ With her beautifully chiselled Afghani features, the girl leant over the rough stone…
Royal Enfield Himalayan review
It seems you can’t leave your house at the minute without seeing one of Royal Enfield’s Himalayans, but is it just because they retail at…
LS2 ‘Lance’ jacket and ‘Nimble’ trousers review
So, you’re planning an all-Americas, top to bottom (and some bits inbetween) journey, 50,000 kms. It’ll be stinking hot with tropical rain, there’ll be snow…
TCX Drifter boots review
I was going to be living in my motorcycle gear for three months through the heat of the American South and the rain and cold…
ARMR Moto kit for both sexes
We’ve tested alot of ARMR Moto kit in the past, but the brand, which is still known for its budget pricing, seems to be upping…
Twin USB adaptor with voltmeter
Charging on the move is a must for most riders nowadays, but keeping power-hungry smartphones, sat navs and cameras topped up can put the bike’s…
R&G engine protection bars price reduction!
You may be in denial, but even if you’ll never drop your bike, crashbars do look the part! R&G, famous for ‘crash bungs’ and more,…
Changes at Touratech UK
Touratech have just announced that from 1st August representation and supply of Touratech products in the United Kingdom market will be performed directly by the…
S100 Chainlube – the best yet?
Germany’s no.1 selling White Chain Spray has been significantly updated to offer four times more wear protection for chains and sprockets than its previous incarnation….
Trailquest overland training
Set in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside, Trailquest have been in the business of off-road training and overland preparation for more than 16 years. There are…
Serious adventure on a not-so-serious bike
Those Bristol-based Adventurists are at it again. If you’re looking for something interesting to do on a motorbike then it doesn’t get much more exciting…
Suzuki 2-3-4 finance deal extended
Suzuki have decided to continue their industry-leading 2,3,4 finance offer, which gives customers the ability to tailor a finance package to their individual needs by…
Blaze Wear Active Gilet review
Well our glorious June weather has meant that I’ve had ample opportunity to use my Blaze Wear heated waistcoat. Who’d have thought? Rain, rain and…
New Givi accessories for the Z1000SX
GIVI have released a host of travel accessories for Kawasaki’s uber tarmac tourer, the Z1000SX. The 140hp four-cylinder sports tourer has been evolving since its…