‘if i had £10,000…’

The man who spawned Bike magazine in 1971, Mark Williams’ colourful life has been full of many varied two-wheelers. He tells us how he’d blow ten big ones…

…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

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It may have taken a decade to restore, but Paul Hawksworth’s Honda VFR750F is a tale of fortuitous finds, good mates and minimal expenditure…

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

Our long-term test BMW S1000R Sport has few flaws. The problem is that it’s so obscenely capable that our own inadequacies are highlighted…