Tortoise versus hare

Celebrating the best tall-rounders in the business – machines that combine adventure ergonomics with sports-tourer performance

BIG QUESTIONS ANSWERED

The new generation of supersport machines are great to ride on the road. But can they keep up on track?

Are middleweight tourers your perfect way forward?

The legend that ignited the superbike era goes back to its spiritual homeland with one of its best descendants

…or ‘modern classics’, as they’re also known. A growing market of motorcycles that blend modernity with the charm and aesthetics of yesteryear. And the options are increasing in shape and size – as RiDE discovers by heading out on three bikes that fulfil the mantra