For some, their opinions of a road-going superbike is inextricably linked to its racing cousin. Win on Sunday, sell on Monday... But it’s fair to say the BMW S1000RR has always lived in the shadows of most of its rivals in top-level superbike racing… unless there’s a Toprak aboard. But that doesn’t mean it’s had its day as a road or trackday bike… far from it. In this video I take the latest-generation S1000RR for a spin around the Vallelunga circuit in Rome, Italy and am quickly reminded why it’s such a phenomenal machine. I also look at its rivals to see where the BMW fits into the superbike world. Enjoy.

In this week’s video: Carl Cox Motorsport news. How to regain confidence after a spill. Why the hate for small bikes and scooters. Triumph Street Triple 765 RS vs engine braking. Tyre Q&A in association with Two Tyres. How to go around downhill corners. Triumph Tiger 660 Sport vs Norton Atlas. Bike reviews vs sponsorship. What I’ll miss about MCN.

Ever since the Aprilia Tuono V4 grew from a 1000 to an 1100 in 2015 it’s been one of my all-time favourite bikes and I’ll tell anyone who’ll listen how much I love it. In the MCN launch video of the 2019 version I even said: "If I could marry a bike, it would be this... " In this video I test this latest version, updated in 2025, to see if it’s lost any of its shine (it hasn’t) and talk about how it compares to its super naked rivals. Enjoy.

In this video I test Metzeler's new Sportec 01 sports tyre on my Suzuki GSX-R750 at Donington Park. They're superb, but if you're on a budget you can also buy the previous Sportec M5, M7 and M9 versions at a much lower cost, which I also try on the same day. It’s interesting to see and feel how tyre technology has evolved in the past 16 years. I also get to ride on the new Sportec 01 RS, which Metzeler reckon is their sportiest ever road tyre…

Norton's new Atlas is like no other Norton we’ve seen before… but in a good way. Check out this video from the world launch in Iceland to see why. Enjoy.

Hello! In today's video: What’s been going on at Neevesy Bikes. Carl Cox Motorsport news. Motofest. How to get more young riders on bikes? Emissions regs and MCN long termers. ‘Electronics are silly on motorcycles’. Tyre Q&A in association with Two Tyres. Body position on the road? Ducati 749R v Ducati 999S v MV Agusta 750SR v KTM 990 RC R. First trackday advice. ‘Marc Marquez’ can’t control himself

It may look like someone’s quietly wheeled Freddie Spencer’s 1982 CB750F out of the Honda Collection Hall at Motegi, but this is actually Honda’s new CB1000F. Styled to mimic Fast Freddie’s brutal AMA Superbike, the CB1000F is heavily based on the CB1000 Hornet, complete with its 1000cc inline four-cylinder engine, steel diamond frame and electronic rider aids. But it’s been re-tuned to give more lowdown oomph with power trimmed from the standard Hornet 1000’s 150bhp to 122bhp. It also has shorter gearing for stronger acceleration and a newfound rumble to its soundtrack. In this video we get to ride the Honda at its world launch in Rome and speak to the man himself. Enjoy.

It’s 50 years since Barry Sheene won the first of his two 500cc Grand Prix World Championships. To celebrate the British legend, The 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed has curated a collection of race bikes from his momentous career, while Suzuki commissioned a special paint job for its GSX-R1000R in honour of his 1976 RG500 XR14 race bike. I got the chance to ride up the famous hillclimb and chatted to Suzuki UK's Tim Davis to find out more about the iconic two-strokes Barry raced.

There are many great bikes that never got the credit they deserved when new. They were born in the wrong time and simply overshadowed by the latest, greatest, shiny new thing. Honda’s ‘02/’03 CBR900RR '954' Fireblade is case in point. It’s such a well-rounded, capable, enjoyable and wickedly fast superbike, but it lived in the shadow of the much more powerful, race-winning Suzuki GSX-R1000. But now the Honda has matured and it makes more sense now than it ever did with just the right amount of power for the road, nimble handling and beautiful build quality. In this video, I speak to Rob Nesbit - owner of this immaculate example (one of 17 he’s owned!) to find out what it’s like to live with and take a spin to remind myself just how great it was back in the day when I first tested it for MCN. Enjoy.

Early '90s ‘pocket rockets’ don’t get any rarer, or revvier than the 250cc inline four-cylinder Japanese market race rep. With their sky-high redlines and diminutive dimensions, they’re built like Swiss watches and go like stink. None are more special, or as beautiful as the Honda CBR250RR MC22 and in this video I get to see one in the flesh for the first time thanks to owner and channel regular, James Jackson. He tells me how he came to buy his 1996 model, how he brought it back to its former glory and lets me take it for a spin. It’s sensational. Enjoy.

BMW struck gold when they released the R nineT in 2013. Not only did it coincide perfectly with the retro boom, it looked great and rode even better. There have been plenty of different versions over the years and it evolved into the R12 nineT in 2024 - complete with a new frame and Euro5+ tweaks. There have been some absolute corkers along the way, like the original R nineT and the latest R12 G/S... and some misses, like the R nineT Racer with its notoriously uncomfortable handlebars. But last year BMW produced this: the R 12 S. I’ve been gagging to ride it ever since it was released and in this video, I finally get the chance. Enjoy!

In this weeks video: Carl Cox Motorsport news. Back brake talk. How would you change the TT? CF Moto V4 SR-RR top speed. Tyre Q&A brought to you by Two Tyres and Metzeler. Should you use engine braking on a modern bike? Do manufacturers use OE on new bike launches? Should you ride differently with a funny front end? Create your ‘perfect bike’

It goes without saying that brakes are important on a motorcycle, but getting the right amount of power, feel and durability for the road is just as crucial to maximise your riding pleasure. I’ve tried various combinations of pads and discs on my 2014 Suzuki GSX-R750 over the past few years, but now I’ve found my perfect set-up, as I explain in this video. Enjoy.

For this What Makes This Bike Great episode it’s all about the original 1994 Triumph Speed Triple. In the early 90s naked superbikes were usually home-made ‘streetfighter' specials... loved especially by the French. Triumph were arguably the first to produce a full-blooded production streetfighter by simply ripping the fairing off a Daytona 900 and sending it out for sale. The Speed Triple paved the way for the super naked class we know and love today. This beautiful example belongs to Phil Roberts and not only has he restored it to its former glory… his Dad was the Chief Engineer at Triumph at the time. Enjoy…

This is the Haxch Moto GSX-R1000R Cyclone – a heavily modified Suzuki superbike with bespoke carbon fibre bodywork and a swathe of fabricated and billet aluminium parts that tips its hat to the Suzuki race reps of the late 80s, drenched in Pepsi-coloured paintwork. Built by the prodigiously talented Marc Bell of Haxch Moto, I went along to his workshop to see how he did it and what makes it tick...

In this weeks Q&A video: Carl Cox Motorsport news. Are old bikes more fun? ‍Are sportsbikes too stiff for the road? Best way to do a clutchless U-turn on an automatic? Tyre Q&A brought to you by Two Tyres and Metzeler. When to brake, turn and gas through a corner? Is the Yamaha R6 reliable? Astars Tech Air 5. Moving on from a Ducati Monster?

Back when I lived in South East Kent back in the day, good riding roads were few and far between - but it didn't take long to find one if you thought about it laterally: the epic D940 coast road from Calais to Le Touquet. After a quick early morning Channel Tunnel crossing we were in France and suddenly a Sunday morning ride felt like being on holiday. It was an adventure, but one you could be back home from in time for tea. In this video I return to the Gallic twisties on my Suzuki GSX-R750, stop at Le Touquet for lunch and show why Northern France is every bit as beautiful as down south. The sunshine even came out to play. Enjoy! Neevesy

Pirelli’s Diablo Rosso IV Corsa tyres are designed for spirited road riding and fast trackdays. I’ve been using them on my 2014 Suzuki GSX-R750 for eight months and over 2200 miles for backroad blasts and road trips to Le Touquet and Spa-Francorchamps to spend a day lapping the magnificent Belgian circuit. In this long-term test video, I’ll let you know how they compare to other sports tyres and how well they’ve lasted.

Hello! In today's video: Carl Cox Motorsport news. Are sportsbikes pointless on the road? Fantic Caballero or Royal Enfield Bear? Would a modern day GSX-R7/11 work? Tyre Q&A brought to you by Two Tyres and Metzeler. Favourite touring bike? Parallel twins and journo racing. Aprilia Tuono V4 talk? Ducati 899 or Suzuki GSX-R750? Why do racers dangle their legs into corners? Dreams of road racing?

It's my first ride of 2026 on my Suzuki GSX-R750, so I thought I'd take it on one of my favourite local roads: the stretch of B660 that goes from the outskirts of Bedford to just past Glatton. Threading through beautiful picturesque villages, it's a road that used to round off the Motorcycle News MCN250 and was one of the highlights with its variety of sweeping and technical corners. Enjoy! Neevesy

In this biking Q&A episode: Carl Cox Motorsport news. Are small bikes more fun? How do I find the limit on track? Can a budget sportsbike be made to handle properly? Tyre Q&A brought to you by Two Tyres and Metzler. How to spin your bike on the side stand. How to take the effort out of steering. Which is the best Triumph Street Triple model?Why aren’t there any brake pad comparison tests? Why does Marc Marquez keep crashing? Suzuki GSX-R talk.

This WMTBG video it’s all about the original Triumph Street Triple. This immaculate example belongs to owner Sean Jarrett. He's returned it to standard condition and it looks as fresh now as it did when it left the Hinckley factory, resplendent in its iconic ‘Roulette Green’ paint. The Triumph is a modern-day icon powered by a 675cc three-cylinder engine that has been stretched and shrunk over the years to power everything from Tiger Sport 660s to Trident 800s and Moto2 racers.

In this episode of Thanks for Asking, I dive into more biking nostalgia, tyre question and chat about the iconic Aprilia RSV Mille, airbag vests, tips for scrubbing in new tyres, advice to a struggling new rider and more. Enjoy!

Welcome to What Makes This Bike Great and for this video it’s all about the ‘baby RC30’: Honda’s iconic VFR400 NC30. This beautiful example belongs to owner Danny Bearfoot and he’s undertaken a painstaking nut and bolt restoration, bringing it back to its former glory. These high-revving four-stroke 400s and two-stroke 250s were the ‘pocket rocket’ poster bikes of the day and the NC30 was without doubt one of the prettiest then and only seems to have improved with age. Enjoy! Neevesy

In this Thanks for Asking episode you ask whether you need to be fit to ride? Also: Where have all the group tests gone? Are lightweight wheels worth it? Would you benefit from smaller brake discs? Tyre Q&As. Back brakes vs ground clearance. How to make a Moto Guzzi V7 more aggressive? Putting a three-year old Ducati Monster SP on the road. Can you tour on a Yamaha TMAX? ‍Best road-legal trackday bike?

Suzuki's RGV250 is one of the iconic 250cc two-stroke 'pocket rockets'. Launched in the late 80s at a time when Grand Prix racing's premier class was dominated by hard-as-nails legends like Wayne Rainey, Wayne Gardner, Eddie Lawson, Mick Doohan and of course Suzuki-mounted Kevin Schwantz, the RGV250 was the closest thing you could buy in the UK that looked, sounded and smelled like a factory 500. In this video James Jackson talks me through his RGV250 collection that includes the original VJ21, VJ22, Japan-only VJ23 and a very rare VJ22 with a special story. I also get to ride them, which takes me right back to when I raced a VJ21 and owned a VJ22 for the road - which didn't end too well back then. Enjoy this video. Neevesy

In this episode you ask whether aftermarket exhausts are worth it? Is the Amalfi Coast good for bikes? Why doesn't the legendary Billy Bolt get more press? Tyre Q&As. Why are Moto America Suzuki GSX-R750s strangled? Which is the quietest helmet? Track body position? What’s best: a Ducati Panigale 959 or KTM 990 RC R? Can an ECU flash help rev matching?‍ Should you use tear-offs for the road? Enjoy! Neevesy

Welcome to the fourth instalment of life with my Mighty Max. Having ridden it through the salt-covered depths of a UK winter in ‘25/’26, some bits have got off lightly and some not so much. So, what's the damage? Enjoy this video. Neevesy

In today’s Q& video Carl Cox Motorsport news. Should electric bikes go in Room 101? Why a balanced and bouncy motorcycle is good. Braking technique. Tools and security to take on a big bike trip. Tyre Q&A. Which advanced rider training is best? Does my motorcycle need a steering damper? Kawasaki Z900 vibes. Could a normal person ride a factory WSB bike?

It may be a humble 43bhp single-cylinder nod to the past, but the Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500 punches way above its weight. In this video, we take a look at why it's more than just another knobbly-tyres retro.

In this 100th Thanks for Asking episode, we have Carl Cox Motorsport news and a review of former MotoGP reporter, Neil Spladling’s Motorcycle Racing Technology book. The most commonly asked question/best road test moment, filling your tank, which fingers to use for braking, TyreQ&A and can electronics save a cold tyre slide? We tell you why ABS robs feel, discuss mid-corner arm position, ask if you could ride without a helmet and talk about unexpected road test joys. Enjoy! Neevesy

Friend of the channel, Bob Stockley takes us through the next instalment of his Suzuki GSX-R 7/11 AMA Kevin Schwantz replica build. It’s a work of art…

A look back on my year of road trips, testing for Motorcycle News and growing the Neevesy Bikes YouTube channel. I also choose my favourite bikes of 2025 and look back on the year’s highlights, including a ride to Spa Francorchamps for a trackday and riding my trusty Yamaha TMAX around Cadwell Park. Enjoy.

Honda’s ultra-rare NSR250 is arguably one of the most iconic 250cc two-stroke production bikes of all time, and this ‘MC28’ SP model is one of the most sought-after. In this video, owner James Jackson tells us how he came to own it, what happens when the swipe key fails, and the story behind its number plate. I also get to take it for a spin and relive my youth. Enjoy! Neevesy

In this third instalment of TMAX TV I look at how much my beloved Yamaha TMAX Tech Max cost me during the first year of ownership - everything from fuel to servicing, tyres, insurance, tax, luggage, winterising, a Cadwell Park track evening… and buying it in the first place.

Enjoy! Neevesy

Yamaha’s FZR400RR was one of the legendary ‘pocket rockets’ of the late ’80s and early ’90s. The screaming 399cc, 66bhp inline-four was built to race and featured an aluminium frame, unlike many of the 600s of the day, which is just one of the reasons it was so special. In this video, owner James Jackson talks us through his journey of owning it… and I get to take it for a spin. Enjoy! Neevesy

Just five years after their MotoGP debut, Ducati produced a road-going replica of their race bike. The 2008 Desmosedici RR was based on the 2006 Desmosedici GP6 racer and, at the time, was as close as you could get to the real thing. It was decadence overload, featuring a retuned V4 engine, carbon bodywork, and top-drawer components. In this video, owner Rob Nesbit talks us through his journey of owning it... twice, and I get to take it for a spin. Enjoy! Neevesy

Kawasaki’s ZXR750R-K was one of the iconic homologation specials of the early ’90s. Back in the day, it sat pretty on superbike race grids around the world, ready to battle with the greats, like the Honda RC30, Suzuki GSX-R750RR, Yamaha OW-01, and Ducati 888. In this video, Roger Tillotson shows me his stunning ’91 machine and lets me take it for a spin. Enjoy!

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MV Agusta’s F4 1000 is a superbike icon. It burst onto the scene in 2004, replacing the old F4 750, and immediately set pulses racing with its searing performance, blood-curdling soundtrack, and drop-dead gorgeous styling. In this video, I catch up with Brendan Flanagan to talk about his gleaming example, find out what it’s been like to live with, and take it out for a blast. What a bike!

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Lucky7's Steve Adams reveals the story behind his stunning Kawasaki ZRX1200 creation, inspired by the Japanese 'Taste of Tsubuka' race series and lets us have a spin on the beast on the road. Enjoy.

My Yamaha TMAX it's been a trusty commuter, practical shopping bike and an all-round fun way to get around. But how can it handle one of the most iconic tracks in the world. I take it for a spin around Cadwell Park to find out. Enjoy this video.

There are many great bikes that never received the credit they deserved. They were born in the wrong time and overshadowed by the latest, greatest, shiny new thing. Triumph’s Daytona 955i is case in point. It’s a fine motorcycle, but never had the power, or kudos of the Honda Fireblades, or Yamaha R1s of the day. But it’s matured like a fine British wine and makes more sense today than it ever did with its grunty engine, rasping soundtrack, neutral handling, comfy riding position and superb build quality. I speak to Sean Jarrett, the owner of this immaculate example to find out what it’s like to live with and take a glorious ride through the Suffolk countryside.

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Yamaha's FZR1000 EXUP was one of the sportsbike behemoths of the late ’80s and early ’90s - revered and lusted after in equal measure. I catch up with my old mate Paul Berryman to see his ’94 example, chart the EXUP’s evolution through the years and take it for a spin to find out what made it so special. Enjoy! Neevesy

A spiritual guide to improving your lap times at Brands Hatch: one of the UK’s most breathtaking woodland racetracks. Check it out before your next trackday.

A spiritual guide to improving your lap times at Donington Park, one of the UK’s finest tracks and former home to MotoGP. Check it out before your next trackday.

A spiritual guide to the 2.173-mile Cadwell Park: one of the UK’s most breathtaking woodland circuits. Check it out for tips and tricks before your next trackday.

Welcome to 'Always Meet Your Heroes', where I get the good fortune to talk to people who shaped my life from afar during my biking journey. In this video I grabbed a quick chat with former Performance Bike Magazine editor, Mark Forsyth...

A bike that needs no introduction, but here’s one, anyway: Yamaha’s 1989 FZR750R, otherwise known by its iconic ‘OW-01’ code name. Built to satisfy World Superbike homologation rules, it’s as rare as you-know-what and regarded by many as even better than the Honda RC30. We speak to owner Kevin Berry to find out what it’s like to own one and take a spin to discover it’s every bit as impressive now as it was back then. Enjoy! Neevesy

You could argue that KTM’s 990 SMT started the whole tall-rounder genre that's become so popular today. Sure, bikes like the Yamaha TDM850, original Ducati Multistrada, Triumph Tiger Sport 1050 and Benelli TreK all came before, but the KTM was the first of the breed to enter the mainstream. In this video we delve into the bike's history, from starting life as a big supermoto, to still being one of the best all-rounders today... and get to ride Paul Baker's superb example. Enjoy! Neevesy

In this first edition of TMAX TV, I talk about what it’s like to live with my Yamaha TMAX Tech Max, including how much it costs to run and insure, if it’s any good for long distance, how I prepare it for winter riding, luggage options, keeping it safe and in issue with the keyless ignition system. Enjoy!

It might often be regarded as the understudy to its more glamorous 916 sister, but the Ducati 748 is a thoroughbred Italian sportsbike in its own right. Revvier, nimbler and more involving, some might say the 748 offers even more drama. In this video we ride Paul Berryman's pride and joy and find out how he transformed it from a Facebook Marketplace basket case into a trackway weapon...and how similar it actually is to the 916. Enjoy.

A cross between a sports tourer and a scooter, Yamaha's TMAX is adored my riders from Milan to the south of France. They're not as popular in the UK, but that hasn't stopped it getting under my skin. Check out my video to see why I think it’s so great. Enjoy!

Without the humble 1993 Monster 900, Ducati may not have been the company it is today. With the help of owner Paul Lang we take a trip down memory lane to see what makes Miguel Galluzzi's Frankenstein creation tick and how it came to be. We also take it for a spin to see how it's stood the test of time. Enjoy.

Dakar reps might be all the rage now, but Yamaha were producing them back in the late ‘80s, in the formidable shape of the magnificent XTZ750 Super Tenere. We get our hands on one in evocative Gauloise colours and speak to owner Paul Berryman, to find out what it's like to live with. Enjoy.

It was a poster bike of its generation and sounded like an F1 car on acid. We ride a pristine example of Honda's iconic six-cylinder CBX1000 and speak to lucky owner Brendan Flanagan, to find out what it's like to live with. Enjoy.

Strap in for a few mesmerising laps with Anthony Cooper aboard his Suzuki Hayabusa at Donington Park GP circuit. The way the speedo needle moves around the dial as it demolishes straights and spits them out in seconds is insane. To see what makes this bike tick and Anthony’s journey with it, check out the full 'The Special Ones' video: https://youtu.be/t6YjdR0M8eo?si=zTMQCT2pzci8810G

Former Supersport and Superstock 1000 racer, Anthony Cooper lets us loose on his very special, track-modified 2016 Suzuki Hayabusa around Donington Park. Enjoy

Suzuki's 2005/6 GSX-R1000K5/K6 has attained iconic status over the years, but is it really that good? We take it for a spin to find out (spoiler alert: it is!). Enjoy.

A homologation special built to race in the World Supersport championship, the Ducati 749R was a riot to ride, but never captured the imagination of the Ducati fans of the day. But now it’s come of age and become desirable and in this video I find out what makes it so special? Enjoy.

What is it that made the Suzuki GSX-R750 such a great sportsbike back in the day and continues to impress now? In this video I explore its history and get to ride this immaculate K0 25th Anniversary model. Enjoy.

In the first of my What Makes This Bike series, I kick of in style with Ducati’s 1299 Superleggera. Following hot on the heels of the magnesium-tastic 1199 model, this version is all carbon fibre, from its airbox frame its bodywork, wheels and swingarm. It’s a work of art and angry as hell. I delve deep into what makes it tick and take a spin to discover just how light and powerful it really is. Enjoy.