New Naked & Retro Bikes for 2027: What's Coming
EICMA 2026 roundup for riders in Europe: the new naked and neo-retro bikes for 2027, what's confirmed, what's still a teaser, and the Honda GB500 rumour.
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From the saddle
Naked bikes, neo-retros and classics: where they came from, how they work, and what’s coming next.
A Short History of the Naked Bike
From the Honda CB750 and Kawasaki Z1 to the Ducati Monster, streetfighters and today's neo-retros: how motorcycles lost their fairings and found their soul.
Classic Motorcycles: Buying and Keeping One
Thinking about a classic motorcycle? What counts as a classic, veteran status in Switzerland, Germany and the UK, what to check before buying, and how to keep it riding.
Naked Bike Trends 2026: What's Shaping the Market
Europe's motorcycle market is growing again. Seven trends for naked and neo-retro riders in 2026: A2 bikes, Euro 5+, retro style, new brands and more power.
Revs Explained: RPM, Redlines and Your Engine
What revs actually are, how torque and rpm make power, why some engines rev higher, and how to treat your motorcycle engine when cold, new or downshifting.