RiDE (UK) - 1 Sep 2025
ESCAPISM!
DUCATI MULTISTRADA V2S
BMW R1300RS & YAMAHA TRACER 9 GT+
DUAL-PURPOSE BIKE BOOTS
ULTIMATE MILE EATER
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‘You owe yourself at least one bucket list biking road trip’
Damian smith, art editor
Simon Hargreaves, contributor
Alison Silcox, office manager
Three great road trips…
Your Rides
GOODBYE, SV650?
True costs of a tour
Europe’s best riding route
Spain’s best rides
Five things you need to know about…
Top riding tips
Italian exotica tries its hand at sophistication
Ask the Lawyer
RIDE Investigates
Yamaha Tracer 7
Month in Bikes
Letters
Ask the Coach
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Suzuki GSX-8T/GSX-8TT
Kawasaki Versys 650 Grand Tourer
Latest Kit Rated
Suzuki SV650
Triumph Scrambler 400 XC
Dual-purpose bike boots
Year’s Best Kit
Honda ST1300 Pan European
BMW R1150GS
Smart-money Test
High-mile Test
The new bikes
Honda ST1300 Pan European
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Ducati Multistrada V2S
BMW R1300GS Adventure
Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT
Kawasaki Z900 SE
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+
Yamaha Ténéré 700
Bimota Tesi H2 Tera
Yamaha Tracer 7
BMW R1300RS
Suzuki Katana
Upper Dordogne, France
STAR PICTURE
STAR PICTURE
Upper Dordogne, France
ARE WE ANY CLOSER TO GETTING OUR ROADS SORTED?
‘A POTHOLE DID THIS DAMAGE TO MY BIKE’
Suzuki turn back time with T and TT
Concerns over driverless cars
Triumph unveil new Scrambler 400
New Norton models inbound
Dust to dust
That’s commitment, Peter. I trust you gave the issue to your daughter to read on the honeymoon…
Triple treat
Back to the future
What, no KTM?
Should know better
LETTER OF THE MONTH ‘To have and to read…’
Bigger isn’t always best
Hole-ly disagree…
I crashed on a bag of plaster left in the road. Can I claim against anyone?
‘Can you help me overcome my fear of filtering?’
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It’s less ultimate performer, more ballistic all-rounder
BIG QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Ducati Multistrada V2S gets its toughest test
BMW R1300RS
Less-tech-packed tourer benefits from several updates
FIRST RIDES
All the gear, and all the right idea
THE FACTS
All the gear, and all the right idea
BEYOND THE HYPE
Thoughtful updates
Tesi’s wearing sensible shoes
THE FACTS
THE FACTS
5 things you need to know about…
THE FACTS
Were Ducati right to shrink the Multistrada V2S?
Were Ducati right to shrink the Multistrada V2S?
Will I notice a difference in performance?
Is semi-active worth the cash?
Is it a real alternative to the V4?
Q Does it feel 18kg lighter – and does that make it feel a bit unsubstantial?
Q How well made is it?
What are the best options and add-ons?
Q
How much does it weigh?
How easy is it to work on?
What power does it make?
THE FACTS
Is it a good bike for riding as a pillion?
A Ducati did the right thing – it’s more fun and more practical
Q What are its rivals?
Is it a good bike for riding as a pillion?
NEXT MONTH...
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ESCAPISM!
ESCAPISM!
What it really costs
Three great road trips
Touring in Croatia
Spain’s best rides
Riding skills refresher
GO TO THE ISLE OF MAN FOR THE ROADS AND THE RACING
3SUMMER GREAT ROAD TRIPS TO DO BEFORE
ENDS
THE FACTS
GO TO THE ISLE OF MAN FOR THE ROADS AND THE RACING
HIT THE BEST SCENERY AND ROADS IN THE UK
RIDE THIS ROAD
THE FACTS
RIDE TO FRANCE’S BEST-KEPT SECRET – THE VOSGES DEPARTMENT
THE FACTS
‘EUROPE’S BEST RIDING DESTINATION’
‘EUROPE’S BEST RIDING DESTINATION’
THE ROUTE
TESTED: BRIDGESTONE T33
FANCY GOING TO CROATIA?
SPAIN’S BEST RIDES
El Pont de Suert to Adrall
THE FACTS
SPAIN’S BEST RIDES
Ronda’s Magic Roundabout
THE FACTS
Montserrat Loop
THE FACTS
Picos Triangle
THE FACTS
Cuenca Figure Of Eight
THE FACTS
THE TRUE COSTS OF A TOUR
WHERE I STAYED
THE FINAL COSTS
PEAK SEASON, PEAK PERFORMANCE
Your expert: Stewart Mackie
EXPERT GUIDED TOURS
ALL INCLUSIVE AWARD WINNING HOLIDAYS
YOUR EPIC MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE
ECM, OFFERING UNIQUE BESPOKE TOURS
TOURS & RENTALS
‘Expand your travel horizons’
GOOD. BYE?
THE FACTS
GOOD. BYE?
THE PARTS THAT MAKE IT A JOY
FANCY A USED SV650?
Dual-purpose bike boots
Dunlop Sportsmart
Year’s Best Kit
These (riding) boots are made for walkin’… and testin’
Knox Handroid Mk4
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‘New Dunlops are a grippy jack of all trades’ These are good sporty road tyres. Tested on our Honda CB1000 Hornet, they seem well-suited to rapid road
NEW CONSTRUCTION
MULTI-COMPOUND
Excellent – but not cheap High-quality back pack that’s wide but shallow and feels big for a
Cool-looking, protective enough
A bit too racy for some
‘New Dunlops are a grippy jack of all trades’ These are good sporty road tyres. Tested on our Honda CB1000 Hornet, they seem well-suited to rapid road
‘Premium product lives up to its price’
THE FACTS
BOA CLOSURE
EXOSKELETON
‘Premium product lives up to its price’
SCORES
NEW GENERATION
Bike boots you can walk in
How we tested them
Jon Urry
Bike boots you can walk in
WHAT THE TRIANGLES MEAN
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Merlin Sierra D3O £229.99
BENCH TEST
THE FACTS
COWHIDE CONSTRUCTION
5
Eleveit Discover WP £199.90
BENCH TEST
THE FACTS
PULL MY ADJUSTER
4
Oxford Canyon Dry2dry £129.99
BENCH TEST
THE FACTS
SAFETY DONE BEST
Alpinestars CR-X Drystar Riding Shoes From £171
BENCH TEST
THE FACTS
NEAT LACE LOCKER
2 Sidi Nucleus GTX £199.99
BENCH TEST
GOT SOLE, BUT
I’M NOT A SOLDIER
THE FACTS
2 Sidi Nucleus GTX £199.99
VERDICT
THE VERDICT
Richa Andorra WP £189.99
Sidi Nucleus GTX £199.99
NEXT MONTH...
THE YEAR’S BEST KIT
LEATHER JACKETS Richa Charleston Merlin Alton
PEAKED FLIPFRONT HELMETS
WATERPROOF MESH JACKETS
Kriega Os-base
Rebelhorn Hiker IV
Artago 61
CHAIN LUBES
LIGHTWEIGHT ADVENTURE LUGGAGE
Furygan WB0 8 Vented+ £209.90
Merlin Shenstone II Cotec Air £299.99
Enduristan Blizzard 2 £530
Oxford Calgary 2.0
SUB-£500 TEXTILE SUITS
GROUND ANCHORS
Chain Lube White 2.0
Kawasaki Z900 and Yamaha MT-09 in smart-money battle
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BMW R1300GS Adventure
BUYING GUIDE
BMW R1150GS
Suzuki Katana
Honda ST1300 Pan European
SUSPENSION UPGRADE
Honda ST1300 Pan European
‘I’ll only replace mine with another’ Steve Bielby,
67, Dorset
The best alternatives
DIY MAINTENANCE
I own one!
Three ways to make it better
What to look for on the test ride
Kawasaki Z900 vs Yamaha MT-09
Kawasaki Z900 vs Yamaha MT-09
Handling
Value for money
Verdict
‘Y-AMT adds to MT-09’S appeal, but base Z900’s price is hard to ignore’
MONEY MATTERS
NEXT MONTH...
What we’ve learned after 2724 miles
THE FACTS
What we’ve learned after 2724 miles
WHAT WORKS WHAT DOESN’T
Goodbye, long‑distance companion
Goodbye, long‑distance companion
SIMON’S PHOTO DIARY
Kawasaki goes Dutch!
New Ténéré’s in a field of one
DOES IT HAVE ENOUGH KIT FOR TOURING?
New Ténéré’s in a field of one
THE FACTS
Kawasaki goes Dutch!
‘I'm committed to it until it dies’
England’s most Iconic Loop
WILD CAMPING IN SCOTLAND
PROPER ADVENTURE IN WALES
ENGLISH RIVIERA RIDEOUT
WELCOME
WILD CAMPING IN SCOTLAND
ADVENTURE IN WALES
ENGLISH RIVIERA RIDEOUT
ENGLAND’S MOST ICONIC LOOP
THE BIKES WE TESTED
BMW TOURS AND OFF ROAD SKILLS
Do a lap of England’s most Iconic Roads
BMW R1300RS
Do a lap of England’s most Iconic Roads
FACT FILE
3 Other great national park routes
Take your bike Wild Camping
BMW R1300GS ADVENTURE
Take your bike Wild Camping
FACT FILE
WILD CAMPING RULES
3 Other great camping routes
Take a trip to the English Riviera
Take a trip to the English Riviera
FACT FILE
BMW R12S
3 Other great seaside routes
Head to Wales Proper for some Adventure
Head to Wales Proper for some Adventure
FACT FILE
BMW F900GS
FANCY AN ADVENTURE?
The bikes we used
The bikes we used
R1300RS
Going further
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