Motorcycle Rider Rants

Tinted Motorcycle Visors. Are they REALLY Illegal!? Apparently, blocking 85% of sunlight is perfectly acceptable in a car, but do it on a motorcycle and you could be breaking the law. And according to one police officer on TikTok, you might even find your insurance refusing to pay out.

Tits, Tyres and TikTok: Has Motorcycling Lost the Bloody Plot? Social media has given motorcycling an extraordinary platform, but somewhere between the glamour shots, influencer deals and endless pursuit of engagement, have we forgotten what makes riding motorcycles so bloody special?

Honda CB1000GT Review: What If a Fireblade and an NT1100 Had a Baby. Honda has taken the performance DNA of a Fireblade, mixed it with the practicality of an NT1100 and created something rather special. But is the CB1000GT really the best of both worlds?

Have Harley Davidson lost their way? I discuss the brands direction, past indiscretions and mistakes and then pitch a new concept range with a V4 engine for 2027. Have your say on Harley Davidsons future and vote for your favorite.

Motorcycle chain maintenance is one of the simplest jobs you can do at home, yet neglected chains are something we see in workshops all the time. A few minutes of basic maintenance could be the difference between getting thousands more miles from your chain and sprockets — or replacing them far sooner than necessary.

Your Bike Is Stolen. The Police Give You a Reference Number. Who Pays for the Rest? Three incidents I’ve witnessed have left me asking whether motorcycle theft is being treated with anything like the urgency riders feel.

Could this new Honda Tiger Yellow bike be the all new Honda CBR750RR Supersport bike built to take on the Yamaha R7?

ive hours on the motorway left me wondering whether our biggest road-safety problem is speed, distraction, poor training—or the frustration one bad driver creates in everybody else.

The Kawasaki H2 returns to Britain, Benda unveils a remarkable cruiser and the TT drops Supertwins.

Do you really need 150bhp, sophisticated electronics and a five-figure price tag to have fun on a motorcycle? After spending a day messing around on the Bluroc X-Bongo 50 and 125, I think we all know the answer.

Britain Has More Motorcycles Than Ever – So Where Are All the New Motorcyclists? There are more than 1.3 million motorcycles licensed for use on British roads, suggesting that motorcycling remains in remarkably good health. Look beyond the headline number, however, and there are signs of a much more complicated problem developing.

The new Honda CB1000F looks like the very definition of a modern retro: classic Honda styling, comfortable riding position, sensible power and just enough nostalgia to make those who remember the original CB-F era feel warm and fuzzy inside.

Motorcycle influencers are everywhere, but does a huge following make someone an expert? From bad riding advice and dangerous TikTok trends to free products, biased bike reviews and AI clickbait, we ask who riders should really trust.

There are good motorcycles. There are bad motorcycles. And then there are motorcycles that are objectively quite bad at being motorcycles, yet somehow make you want to sell a kidney to own one. Welcome to the Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse Jack Daniel’s Edition.

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is calling for tougher action on excessively noisy vehicles, including enforceable roadside noise limits and the wider use of acoustic cameras. Motorcyclists have been defending loud exhausts for decades, often under the banner of ‘loud pipes save lives’,

Motorcyclists make up just 1% of road users but account for 21% of fatalities per year in the UK

By any measure, the collapse of SuperBike Factory marks one of the most significant events the British motorcycle industry has witnessed in recent years. Founded in 2010 and, at its peak, employing more than 250 people across multiple retail sites, the company grew from an ambitious online operation into what became the country's largest retailer of used motorcycles.

The Honda WN7 is probably one of the most controversial motorcycles Honda has launched in years.

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.

Honda patents hinting at a V4-powered superbike feel. Nothing’s confirmed, of course — but if Honda really is looking at moving the Fireblade away from the inline-four that’s defined it for over 30 years

In a stunning policy reversal that’s shaking up the automotive and motorcycle world alike, regulators in Europe are stepping back from one of the most ambitious climate measures of the decade: the planned 2035 ban on new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

Why did the 1000cc superbike class die in the UK and Europe? Was it price? Was it too much power? Are there issues with licencing or insurance? Or are sports bikes just irrelevant on todays roads?

The Honda CB1000GT launched at the NEC show in 2025 at a price of £11,999 OTR which is amazing value. So why have we all been paying so much more for so long?

As a motorcycle content creator, my inbox and news feed are permanently overflowing with updates from every motorcycle manufacturer, distributor, and media outlet on the planet. But lately, there’s been one theme dominating everything: the explosion of new Chinese motorcycle brands entering the UK market.

A detailed, real-world look at the Honda CBR650R E-Clutch system — how it works, how it rides, and whether it’s worth choosing over a traditional manual clutch. This in-depth review covers usability, performance, benefits, drawbacks, and who the bike is best suited for.

Electric motorcycles seemed to boom in the UK in 2020/21 but brands like Zero and Energica who were market leaders have struggled since.

I ride the classic Ducati 749R and try to decide how it compares to a more modern Ducati V2 what wins? Tech or nostalgia?

Why the Japanese and European motorcycle manufacturers need to pay attention to CFMOTO.

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.

Negotiating the purchase of your new bike can be easy 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 profession

Are motorcycles a form of meditation and therapy? Whats the mental affect on a rider? I look into it.