I still remember the first time I saw a Honda CBR900RR Fireblade . Red, white and blue. Short wheelbase. Holes drilled through the fairing. It looked absolutely mental — and completely unattainable. That bike rewrote the superbike rulebook. Lightweight. Raw. No electronics. Just you and the throttle. Fast forward to today and we have the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade . Winglets. Rider modes. Traction control. Data logging. Brutal acceleration. Capability that borders on ridicul

Before we talk about why cruisers are struggling now, we need to rewind a bit — because this whole category didn’t just appear out of nowhere. Cruisers, customs, and Sportsters were once the coolest thing on two wheels 

The Get Ben Riding Fireblade Giveaway is well underway, and in the latest video I finally get properly stuck into the mechanical work on this classic Honda CBR900RR Fireblade before it hits the road again.

To some riders, Buell was a misunderstood genius — radical engineering, brave ideas, bikes that felt alive in a way few others ever have.To others, it was an awkward, flawed experiment — quirky to the point of frustration, rough around the edges, and forever fighting the limitations imposed on it.

This won’t be popular — but if you own a KTM, or you’re considering buying one right now, I think it’s worth asking an uncomfortable question...

What's going on with MV Augusta in the UK? Big online presence, tiny real-world footprint — and whether the glory days can return

In this series I complete a nut and bolt rebuild and restoration of a 1999 Aprilia RS 125 but with a twist. In this the last 'lost' video I talk through the end result.

You have the chance to win my Honda CBR900RR Fireblade in this epic giveaway as part of our Blade project. Visit the website to find out more.

Why asking for the best price never gets you the best price and asking for the best deal often gets you no where.

New proposals to modernise the motorcycle licencing laws under the guise of road safety improvements fall short.

But the idea that motorcycle servicing exists purely to extract money from riders is one of the biggest misconceptions in motorcycling.

How to clean and adjust your motorcycle chain. What chain do you have? How to tell if your motorcycle chain is finished.

I recently wrote about Verge Motorcycles and how, despite some genuinely brilliant engineering, they still seem to be wrestling with the same fundamental EV problems as everyone else.

Who are Benda Moto? Should we care? They're dropping cool looking cruisers and customs like there's no tomorrow - so I had a look.

The supersport 600 class of motorcycles has now evolved spawning a new sport bike class thats similar to the bikes we rode in the 90's.

Exciting plans for 2026 at GBR 2026 is shaping up to be the biggest year yet for Get Ben Riding  — both on the website and the YouTube channel. This year is about going deeper than quick reviews and leaning into stories, comparisons, and the experiences that make motorcycling what it is. Here’s an overview of what I’ve got planned. 1999 vs 2025 Honda Fireblade – And a Giveaway One of the headline projects for the year is a cinematic comparison between a 1999 Honda CBR900RR Fi

The Internet Gave Everyone a Voice. Unfortunately, It Didn’t Give Them Courage, Context, or Consequences.

Getting into motorcycling on a 125 should be exciting, not overwhelming or eye-wateringly expensive. The good news is, the 125 market right now is actually very strong — loads of choice, decent tech, and bikes that genuinely feel like proper motorcycles rather than toys.

An industry insider breaks down common motorcycle dealer misconceptions, explaining real margins, prep times and where both customers and dealers need to do better.

Honda teases their new electric motorcycle platform concept called 'Outlier' a stunning modern take on motorcycling.