The grown up touring and adventure magazine. An eclectic mix of inspiring, involving features, written by experts.
6 2009 Triumph Thunderbird
There?s a lot resting on the shoulders of the all-new Thunderbird, but can it live up to the weighty expectations thrust upon it? TC finds out if the T-Bird is go (sorry).
12 2009 Guzzi Nevada 750
A motorcycle that already has a big following gets its updates for this year?s riding season.
18 2009 BMW F800R
The new K1300 series has already established itself as a landmark range for the Germans, can the 800R continue the trend? On British roads at the start of summer?
24 2009 Kawasaki VN1700
Roland Brown gets out on the cruiser at the world launch of what has always been a very capable motorcycle.
30 2009 Moto Morini Scrambler
One of the prettiest bikes you?ll ever see. And if it rides as well as it looks, it?s a definite must buy.
36 2009 Cagiva Mitos
The youth of today don?t know they?re born. Where?s the pedals? Where?s the measuring of the two-stroke oil? Pah! These bikes are just too good!
42 News
The first look at the official pictures of the new BMW S1000RR. And it is a work of art.
51 MSL People
Maynard Hershon just can?t tear himself away from a little red Bonneville down the street.
56 Indian Chief
A classic name that?s giving birth to a more and more modern version of what used to be.
62 Kevin Sanders
MSL?s long-standing expert on travelling around the world opens up his sage advice about more far-flung corners. This month it?s trials and tribulations along the China road.
68 2009 Victory Hammer S
Is the latest incarnation of the heavyweight muscle cruiser much of an improvement over last year?s model? Peter Henshaw bagged the first ride on the first bike out of the blocks.
74 The Super Bikes
The state of the art. Up to the minute. Impossible to ride on public roads. Only one of these statements is wrong.
84 Out to Namibia
Ian Kerr leaves the 9 to 5 for a trip to Namibia. And because it?s now a holiday package, anyone can do it. David Attenborough beware...
90 Damon I?Anson
The Driving Standards Agency comes in for some stick from Damon this month.
92 Wielecki?s World
Thomas continues his travels down under, unearthing great tales of visionary men.
104 2009 MP3
Peter Henshaw gets out on the latest version of the MP3, but will it be any better than last year?s option?
108 BARGAIN?BIKE
BMW?s R1200S is a cracking sportsbike and with recent prices on the open market it?s a good bargain, too.
110 Long Term Reports
It?s been four weeks since the bikes arrived, how?s life been with them so far?
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