Editor's Intro
Affordable adventures
17 May 2013
The last 500 to be launched by Honda this year is the adventure-styled CB500X. This 471cc, parallel twin machine has some useful additions and tweaks from its two siblings – the CB500F and CBR500R – to make it into a viable mini touring proposition. And all for under £5000 – check it out on page 10.
Has Aprilia saved the best for last with its new adventure bike?
19 April 2013.
Aprilia has finally launched its answer to the competitive adventure bike class, the new Caponord 1200. It may be late to the party, but it is genuinely impressive and cheaper than a lot of its rivals. Find out why on page 10.
A genuine sub 600cc middleweight? Yes please...
15 March 2013.
Yep, Honda has launched a trio of 'sensible' 471cc parallel twin bikes, which look to be easy to ride, economical, well built and under five grand new. We like sensible! Find out why on page 10.
Z Power
17 January 2013.
Another arrival in the middleweight 800 class is the Kawasaki Z800. Although based on the Z750R, clever design has made a big difference this time around. Find out why on page 8.
California dreamin'
14 December 2012.
Moto Guzzi's new stylish California Touring cruiser is the most important Guzzi for years, and also the biggest in terms of engine capacity. Find out why on on page 8.
Coming to a street near you...
20 November 2012.
Triumph has had a fantastic year, and with the arrival of the new Street Triple, overhauled properly for the first time since its launch five years ago, it has scored another winner. Find out why on on page 8.
Could the new Multistrada be all the bike you'll ever need?
19 October 2012.
Quite possibly is the answer. The new all-rounder from Ducati is seriously good, and has semi-active suspension, something we will see a lot more bikes featuring next year - find out why on page 10.
Triumph scores another triumph with their new touring Trophy
21 September 2012.
Yes folks, the all-new Triumph 1200 Trophy is an excellent touring bike and the competition should rightly be worried - find out why on page 8.
Old versus new... which is best?
17 August 2012.
Bikes of yesteryear are proving ever popular, but what about when you put it up against its modern counterpart? That's exactly what we did with the iconic Suzuki GSX-R 1100 and the latest 1000. Find out what happened on page 8.
An MV for everyone?
20 July 2012.
MVs, as glorious as they sound and look, are often seen as bike exotica. With the new naked Brutale 675 roadster, have MV created a middleweight that's not only great to ride but can take on its famous Brit rival too? Find out on page 8.
Current Issue: June 2013
♦ Win Avon Storm 3D x-M tyres
♦ Bumper 6-page guide to Newark Bike Bonanza
♦ Ridden: KTM 390 Duke, Honda CB500X, Triumph Explorer XC
♦ Workshop: How to adjust your cables the easy way
♦ Adventure: Crossing the Andes on a £600 Suzuki GN125
♦ Tyre Test: Pirelli's new sports touring rubber
PLUS:
• Next issue on sale: June 21, 2013
