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.

Are louder aftermarket motorcycle exhausts a way of saving lives or a pointless anti social racket?

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

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

By Ben Grayson – Get Ben Riding Trackdays used to be the thing .You ’d rock up at stupid o’clock, armed with a flask of coffee, a van full of tools you wouldn’t touch, and a sportsbike that you swore would “just stay standard this year.” But lately? It feels like the UK trackday scene’s on life support. A few organisers have folded, attendance is down, and yet — Euro trackdays are booming. So what’s going on? Why are UK trackdays struggling when blasting around a racetrack on

The scene all over the UK, small and large motorcycle dealers closing. By Ben Grayson – Get Ben Riding Say what you want about COVID — it was a brutal time for most people — but it wasn’t bad for bike sales. During lockdown, bikes were flying out of showrooms faster than dealers could uncrate them. Suddenly, everyone wanted two wheels and freedom. As a result, loads of small dealers popped up overnight, Chinese manufacturers flooded in, and the used bike market went absolutel

Insurance renewal time can be a stressful experience. By Ben Grayson – Get Ben Riding My first proper road bike was an Aprilia RS125  — the teenage dream machine back in the day. I still remember paying £300 for insurance  on it, and that was eye-watering  at the time. You couldn’t even pay monthly back then — it was pay up front or forget it. But £300 now? You’d be lucky to insure a set of brake levers  for that. Fast-forward to 2025 and the same 125 would cost you £1,500 to

By Ben Grayson – Get Ben Riding It's been a while! 🚦 The Red Tape That’s Choking Our Passion I get that the government feels it has a duty to stop us from killing ourselves (because that’s how they like to frame it), but in just my lifetime (I’m 42) I’ve watched the goalposts for getting a full bike licence move further and further away — making it more expensive, more complicated, and way more discouraging than ever. When my grandad started riding, you basically rode around