Welcome to a quick review of the BMW F800S and the intro to the Blog! Yes, I know — the F800S entered production in 2006 and the “S” model was manufactured until 2010. So just about everything that ...

September 30, 2005 For several decades in the post war era, big British parallel twins ruled the motorcycle sports kingdom with names like Norton, Triumph, BSA and Royal Enfield. The late sixties ...

It's time to bid farewell to my long-term Interceptor. Overall, I've found there's a pretty sizeable aftermarket for the VFR and it's a smart choice for riders looking for a versatile mount. In 16 ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Motorcycling’s hierarchy is pretty straightforward: the bigger the number on your bike’s flank, the more desirable it is. 600-cc sorts bikes are good; 1,000-cc superbikes are better. A 110-cubic-inch ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

BMW is offering 'serious fun' to all types of motorcyclists with the new F800 ST. The 85bhp machine is aimed at those who need an all-round ride and uses more conventional front suspension than is ...

The BMW F800S’s sporty riding position encourages silliness but it’s not too extreme: you can do sane too, if you like, and it won’t complain. The motorcycle is heavy but holds the road well, handling ...

This may come as a bit of a surprise, but despite the GS being around since 1980, it took until 2002 for BMW to release an Adventure model. Why such a delay? Basically it's all down to fashion. While ...

You didn't need a crystal ball to predict that BMW would introduce a GS trail bike powered by its 800cc twin at some point. The engine made its debut two years ago in the F800S road bike, filling a ...