Neil Roberts

IT'S easy to become a little jaded in this job. If you're riding bikes constantly, their novelty can wear off a bit. But every so often something comes along and makes you feel like an excited teenager all over again. Yamaha's 2009-spec R1 is one such thing. It's one of the...

Motorbike riding can be hazardous even for the most levelheaded and conservative of riders, as demonstrated by Department for Transportation statistics showing that there were 21,550 reported motorbike casualties in 2008, of which 6,049 resulted in death or serious injury, and the risk noticeably increases as weather and road conditions...

As a bike rider, you're no doubt already aware that the safety of you and your motorcycle is of course paramount.

Not everyone has heard of the bike firm Victory. Anyone within earshot of its Hammer S Limited Edition will probably never hear again! The ground-breaking thunder from its open pipes is ear-damaging loud enough to make you think Des O'Connor records sound good. Thankfully the striking American-made behemoth is a...

If you are into bikes, you know that things are a bit different from the average motorist who is driving a car. For example, when you're on the road you have got a small disadvantage in that you don’t have metal and bumpers shielding you from high-risk drivers. Also you're also aware that it is easier for somebody to make off with your motorcycle.