I was able to have a test ride on the new BMW R1300GS courtesy of Bahnstormer Alton whilst I was having some work on my R1250RT. This post summaries some first impressions of the new…

There is a detailed review of three touring bikes in the MCN this week, Monaco or Bust. The review was interesting reading so as the owner of two of the review bikes (R1200RT and K1600GTL) I have…

Just read the K1600GT test report in the Journal. Excellent!!! Originally posted 2011-05-25 16:04:11.

  This weeks MCN has a free Adventure Bike yearbook of road tests from What Bike. I was surprised how many adventure bikes there are now! Steve

Get “Ride ” Magazine , July 2012 , for comparison report We all know who the real winner is?    

Just read the Ride report of the K1600GT on tour with the ST1300 and GTR1400. Now I know that motorcycle road tests are meant to be taken with a bucket of salt but even so….

Report on attending the IPT course and taking the RoSPA Advanced Rider Test. Background: I received an email from Steve Moxey, our Oxford Section Chairman. He had been offered the chance to take part in…

Good Day All In the December issue of MSL mag is an article of the new release early next year of the Triumph Explorer 1200,few picks with a few details one of which is shaft…

I took NOG’s K1600 out for a run today whilst they were servicing my bike. Attached photos taken at home before reluctantly heading back to Oxford to return the bike. Liz liked the colour and…

The new K1600GT is a very imposing piece of kit 160 bhp, 319kg weight and enough electronics to run a small amusement arcade, but does this actually make a good motorcycle? Well the early press…