Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

Motorcycle Sport & Leisure is a monthly 116 page full colour magazine covering all aspects of modern leisure bike riding. New bike reviews, product news and events add to the unique mix of touring features and long term road tests.

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Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

News • Need to know ◆ New models ◆ Industry info

Proof of INTENT • Welcome to the first test of the eagerly anticipated KTM 990 RC R – a bike that’s kept sports bike lovers on the edge of their seats for what seems like an eternity. We first witnessed its MotoGP-inspired 947cc prototype in early 2024 but, due to KTM’s recent and well-documented financial issues, it has taken until now to officially launch the dramatically-styled 990 RC R.

Products

Talking the Talk • Enthusiasm and knowledge of a subject may indicate a level of experience. But is that always the case?

What’s in a NAME? • Meet Chilly and Bob – they’re two new guys from the East, and they’re friendly little fellas, and light on the wallet too…

Letters

BACK IN THE DAY...

Bare KNUCKLE BOXER • There’s still a level of purity brought to a modern motorcycle when the bodywork is reduced to a minimum, regardless of how much 21st Century tech actually remains beneath the spartan panels

Legal Eagle • Our motorcycling man of law answers questions big and small

Are all motorcycle trackers equal? • There are plenty of different motorcycle trackers on the market, with various levels of real or perceived benefits. To cut through the jargon and get you the facts, here’s a quick look at what makes a real difference.

Pre-production PROTOTYPE PERFECTION • The limited edition Brutale may be a choice jewel available to but a few, but the pre-production prototype? That’s a genuine unicorn to ride…

An interview with MV Agusta CEO Luca Martin Interview • The motorcycling world opened their eyes when MV Agusta displayed a new powerplant back at the 2025 EICMA show in Milan, and here Alan Cathcart speaks to the brand’s CEO about the engine, and the future for MV.

SIDE STAND ENLARGERS • We’ve all done it, parked our bike on the side stand on some soft ground, or hot tarmac, and come back to find, if we are lucky, it has simply sunk into the surface and if we are fortunate has not toppled over.

Opportunity of a lifetime: Turn your passion into business • FOR MOST OF US, MOTORCYCLING ISN’T EXACTLY A MONEY MAKER. QUITE THE OPPOSITE. BUT HERE’S AN OPPORTUNITY THAT COULD CHANGE THAT. YOU COULD ACTUALLY BE MAKING A GOOD LIVING FROM IT. INTERESTED? YEAH, WE THOUGHT SO. CHECK THIS OUT…

MR SVARTYPANTS • Swapping an orange suit for something stylish, but a little more understated, hides the fact that this bike is more than just a styling exercise to suit city slickers and posers

Write about your ride! • Share your travel story, and bag a free magazine subscription

Cotswold Ride • Golden stonework, historic destinations and a round trip from Stafford

Checking the ‘Best’ lists • You need inspiration for the New Year? Here’s some

Why don’t you join us in Varna? • Dave’s ride eastwards is really more of a Long Ride than a Mid Ride but, with a temporary shortage of Mid Rides, we’ve shoe-horned his Bulgarian trip in here!

From Chaos to Namaste - Riding Royal Enfields in India • The first day was by far the worst. We had all been warned about the traffic chaos, but nothing could have prepared us for what we faced. At the same time, however, it’s amazing how quickly humans can adapt to extreme conditions…

Test fleet: Honda CMX1100 • The Honda’s in the house! It’s LEGO time (for big kids)

Test fleet: Yamaha Tracer 900 GT • Farewell to the Yam

Test fleet: Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX • When I covered the...