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Moto Guzzi motorcycles have a long and illustrious history. The V7 has helped to shape the modern range and in the Ultimate Moto Guzzi V7 Review we find out why. Moto Guzzi were the first motorcycle manufacturer in Italy, they have been building motorcycles in the same factory since 1921 and this is their 100th

I came to the Laverda brand quite late in life. I never had the money for a new one. This new Laverda from the modern Zane era of the brand is what sparked that passion and can trace its heritage right back to the older Breganze Laverda 750 SF and SFC and 750 GT parallel

This Honda Shadow is another bike that has found a new home now. I had this bike for 8 years it never missed a beat, always started first time, ticked over with a steady sublime warble and revved better than any VT600C you could find. It will always hold a special place in my heart

This bike has gone to a new home now, but still holds a special place for me. It was a long project. I took an iconic but rusty old 1977 series 1 Kawasaki Z650, and transformed it into a bit of a monster. Definitely one of my more radical builds. I tried to keep the

What started as me going out on my VStrom looking for some more trails to ride in the peaks , and asking if anybody else fancied a couple of hours ride, turned into an overnighter.So from solo bimbler to 8 or 9 at one point riders, looking to ride their VStroms round great roads in

The first time I sat astride a Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP, It felt Huge, Long, ungainly, hard to manoeuvre and heavy. I walked away. 3 days later, I went back to buy it. The stories that follow will explain that change of heart, and hopefully give you an insight into my love affair with this

I brought my Suzuki Vstrom in 2010, 11 years later, it has become a faithful friend. I call it my general dogs-body because it really will do whatever you ask it too. It has Crossed rivers, climbed mountains and is a capable Adventure Motorcycle. Often weighed down by a passenger and luggage. It has never

A new member of the family, this was one of those impulse buys :-). A blue Cagiva W12 350cc single in remarkable condition. Owned by an Italian who had loved and cherished it for years, I just loved its simple design. I have always had a liking for Rotax engines, and so it has joined