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Electric Motorcycles: Why My Early Experiences Felt Like the Future… and Why I’m No Longer Sure
Electric motorcycles seemed to boom in the UK in 2020/21 but brands like Zero and Energica who were market leaders have struggled since.

Ben Grayson
2 days ago4 min read


Triumph’s New Alpine & Desert Tigers — Two Looks, One Promise: Adventure, Elevated
Triumph’s New Alpine & Desert Tigers — Two Looks, One Promise: Adventure, Elevated

Ben Grayson
3 days ago3 min read


Movie Review: The World’s Fastest Indian — A Reminder of Why We Ride
The Worlds Fastest Indian is one of the best movies I have seen that features motorcycles.

Ben Grayson
3 days ago2 min read


🏍️ Ducati V2 vs Ducati 749R — Has Ducati Finally Built a Better Twin?
I ride the classic Ducati 749R and try to decide how it compares to a more modern Ducati V2 what wins? Tech or nostalgia?

Ben Grayson
5 days ago3 min read


Why the Japanese and European Motorcycle Giants Need to Watch Out for CFMOTO
Why the Japanese and European motorcycle manufacturers need to pay attention to CFMOTO.

Ben Grayson
6 days ago4 min read


New RIDE6 Gameplay Trailer Lands
The first game play trailer for the new Ride 6 motorcycle sim just landed giving us a glimpse into what's to come post release in Feb 2026. We can see the game is set around a new 'Ride Fest' event and now includes not only your favourite tracks and bikes from the originals but a new off-road adventure bike style game mode as well as super moto, night racing and baggers too. This game is set to improve upon the already great Ride 5 platform and seems to have all the latest ma

Ben Grayson
6 days ago1 min read


The Top 5 Stupidest Mistakes I’ve Made in 25 Years of Riding
Recently, while reminiscing over my questionable biking history, I started thinking about the sheer volume of stupidity I’ve managed to cram into 25 years on two wheels. So I thought I’d share my Top 5 Stupidest Things I’ve Done on Motorbikes, and hopefully hear some of yours too.

Ben Grayson
7 days ago7 min read


Triumph New Tiger 800 Sport Tour Goes Under The Radar
This week, Triumph officially pulled the covers off the Tiger Sport 800 Tour — a more travel-ready version of the already well-liked Tiger Sport 800. It’s a smart move: keep the sporty triple, agile chassis and punchy performance.

Ben Grayson
Dec 34 min read


Honda launch 2026 CB125R with new colours
Honda CB125R 2026 Colours are launched post EICMA while the bikes remain mechanically unchanged.

Ben Grayson
Dec 31 min read


🏍️ How to Get the Best Deal From a Motorcycle Dealer
So… you’ve finally convinced your other half that they will benefit enormously from the joy created by you buying a new motorcycle. A few glasses of wine, a couple of “life’s too short” speeches, and here we are. Nice work. That’s half the battle. Now comes the bit that can be exciting, infuriating, and expensive in equal measure: dealing with dealers . This isn’t a dry, legal guide. It’s years of personal and professional experience from the sharp end of showrooms, told as

Ben Grayson
Dec 312 min read


Bike Therapy - The Antidote To Modern Life
Are motorcycles a form of meditation and therapy? Whats the mental affect on a rider? I look into it.

Ben Grayson
Nov 283 min read


🔊 Why Aftermarket Exhausts Might Just Save Lives (If We Use Them Properly)
Are louder aftermarket motorcycle exhausts a way of saving lives or a pointless anti social racket?

Ben Grayson
Nov 273 min read


How Speeding in Switzerland nearly ruined my life.
What happens if you are caught speeding excessively in Switzerland? Well I will tell you how it nearly ruined my life!

Ben Grayson
Nov 266 min read


Biker Boyz – If Fast & Furious and Boyz n the Hood Had a Baby… And Dropped It
Every now and then a bike film pops up that makes me think, “Surely Hollywood will get it right this time? ”Spoiler: they didn’t . And nowhere is that more obvious than Biker Boyz — the 2003 “motorcycle culture” film starring Laurence Fishburne, Orlando Jones and Djimon Hounsou. On paper, that’s a cracking cast. In reality?It’s a strange, confused mash-up of Fast & Furious , Boyz n the Hood , and a Halfords bargain-bin lighting kit. The Plot… You’ve Seen It Before It’s the s

Ben Grayson
Nov 243 min read


RIDE 6 — A Massive Shift for Bike Gamers?
By Ben Grayson – Get Ben Riding Well, strap on your helmet. The next chapter in bike-racing simulators is almost here and, if you’re like me and your blood runs on petrol and pixels, you’ll want to pay attention. Let’s talk about what’s coming with RIDE 6, what looks exciting, what we’re cautious about — and whether you should be lining up for day one. What’s the Game? For those who haven’t been watching every press release: RIDE 6 is the next big outing from Milestone S.r.l

Ben Grayson
Nov 243 min read


Why Do People Hate Chinese Motorbikes So Much?
By GetBenRiding Intro: Time to Talk About the “C-Word” in Motorcycling Chinese motorbikes. Few topics trigger quite as much eye-rolling, forum arguing or pub-expert lecturing. Some riders swear they’d never touch one. Others ride them daily and wonder what all the fuss is about. Meanwhile, the industry has quietly been changing underneath everyone’s feet. So let’s cut through the noise and talk honestly about why people really hate Chinese bikes — and why a lot of those reas

Ben Grayson
Nov 214 min read


MotoGP 2025 Season Finale – Valencia: Talking Points, Chaos & What Comes Next
Well… That’s MotoGP Done – Final Round: Valencia Personally, I’ve never understood why Valencia is the last round of the MotoGP season. It’s never really produced any crackers, has it? Mind you, a few championships have been decided there. I guess you need a track with decent weather that’s central enough for everyone to pack up, go home, or head straight into testing. Anyway — spoiler alert! Results Valencia Sprint: P1: Alex Marquez P2: Pedro Acosta P3: Raúl Fernández Valen

Ben Grayson
Nov 174 min read


FS-3 Racing Signing Max Cook and Joe Talbot for the AJN Steelstock Bimota – Interesting Pairing!
Right then — FS-3 Racing have finally lifted the lid on their 2024 lineup, and it’s a tasty one. Max Cook returns for his fourth consecutive season , and joining him for the first time in the Superbike class is none other than Joe Talbot . And if you’ve followed the BSB feeder series at all, you’ll know this is a seriously interesting pairing. Let’s break it down. Max Cook – Mr. Consistency Returns Cook staying with FS-3 for year number four says a lot. Teams don’t keep rider

Ben Grayson
Nov 133 min read


🏍️ RIDE 5 (Xbox) Review – Great Fun, Big Garage… But Still Annoyingly Flawed
By Ben Grayson – Get Ben Riding Let’s get this out of the way: I like RIDE 5.If you love bikes, race series, and pretending you’re Jonathan Rea on a Tuesday night, this is pretty much the only big bike game we’ve got. And that’s the problem — it should be incredible… but it’s still held back by some really avoidable, really frustrating issues. Here’s my honest take. ⭐ The Good Stuff – Why You’ll Enjoy It Huge Bike List & Track Selection RIDE 5 is basically Gran Turismo for

Ben Grayson
Nov 133 min read


Why Wild Hogs Still Hits Home – Especially If You’re a Middle-Aged Biker
Wild Hogs came out in 2007 and stars John Travolta, Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence, and William H. Macy — a cast so random it sounds like a pub quiz question, not a movie lineup. And that is exactly why it works. Let me explain… I’m 42, which means I’m now at the age where getting off the bike involves groaning like I’ve just finished a Tough Mudder. My mates and I have the same conversations most bikers do at this age: “We’re too old for this.” “My knees aren’t what they used

Ben Grayson
Nov 132 min read
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