Fantic 500 Caballero Scrambler review
There is a new crop of smaller machines on the market, but few are as drop-dead gorgeous as this Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500. Of course…
Review: The new HJC i90 touring flipfront
HJC i90 Davan review HJC Helmets have just released a new modular, i.e. flip-front lid, made from advanced polycarbonate composite and they call it the…
‘Motorcycle Tales from Europe’ by James Rendall
Recounting a motorcycle trip in print, when its duration is anything from 3 to 10 days, is not an easy task. As a reader you…
LS2 Helmets Pioneer Evo review
LS2 Helmets have just released their newest adventure/enduro helmet and I’ve had the pleasure of using it for 600 miles now in varied weather. It’s…
Fantic 500 Scrambler joins the team for review
The Italian company Fantic Motor celebrated 50 years in 2018 even though it’s seen some ups and downs in that time. Very definitely a ‘small…
Tucano Urbano ‘Marty’ sneakers and ‘LeoCAG’ trousers review
If you live near a city you may already be familiar with Tucano Urbano as a brand and associate it entirely with scooters and commuting….
‘One Man on a Bike’ by Richard Georgiou
This book isn’t about a marathon journey that takes years to complete. Rather it covers a ride of four weeks from the South of England…
‘The Japanese-speaking curtain maker’ by Spencer Conway
It’s not a title you might expect for a book about a circumnavigation of the African continent, but you quickly establish that Spencer Conway is…
New pannier dry-bags from LOMO
If you are into sailing or kayaking you are probably familiar with the Scottish brand LOMO Watersports who have been making wetsuits and dry-bags in…
Motogirl Waterproof One Piece Rain Suit review
The online weather-forecast was alarming; black clouds and three raindrops for every hour of the day across the UK. It would be a tough test…
Maxxis Presa Detour tyre review
This Maxxis Presa Detour is a tyre that has been around for 10 years but seems to get very little mention in the overland community,…
Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Long-Term Test
Three months and over 3,300 miles into our long-term test of the Suzuki V-Strom 650XT, Iain Harper reviews how the middleweight model compares to its…
The new EOLO touring helmet – first impressions
Following an ownership change a couple of years ago Italian Vemar helmets have become known simply V Helmets and joining their more established product range…
A Bird too Far: Travels of a biking birder by Robert Duncan
Many people seek a hook on which to hang their journey; something that will stand out on the social media battlefield and gain them notoriety….
‘Leanings’ by Peter Egan
‘Leanings’ book review Peter Egan is more well-known in the US than here in the UK, which is a shame as his writing is so…
Bering Akkor Evo Jacket review
I must admit to knowing nothing about Bering when I bought the Akkor Evo jacket, but the French company has been producing motorcycle clothing since…
Maxxis Presa Detour tyre review
Maxxis are well known in motorsport circles and for pure road motorcycle tyres, but they have a relatively low profile in the adventure and dual-purpose…
‘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…