Phil West
A vastly-experienced motorcycle journalist and bike tester, Phil West is also an ex-Executive Editor of MCN, former Editor of Bike and What Bike?, author of numerous motorcycle books and has ridden virtually every bike of the last 30 years.
Articles By Phil West
74 articles
15/09/24
2024 marks 20 years of Triumph’s mammoth Rocket III/3. Here are the five key models which define the Hinckley heavyweight…
10/09/24
‘Automatic’ bikes are coming – and fast. Here’s our round-up of the 10 best (and worst) so far
05/09/24
With new 600cc supersport bike options being limited, you’ll need to go used to have your pick of the screamers
02/09/24
EU regulations may have wiped out several models recently, but you won't believe which models are still sold as new around the world...
31/08/24
Have a modest budget of around £5,000 pick up a used 650-900cc roadster? Here are the best options for you
29/08/24
Which are the current best ‘all-round’ adventure bikes – the ones that really can do it all – of 2024?
26/08/24
Americans love ’em, we barely understand them – here’s everything you need to know about this bike category
25/08/24
Ewan and Charley are returning to our TV screens with The Long Way Home... and this time it’s actually quite exciting
18/08/24
The new Nortons are coming – but what have they got to live up to?
15/08/24
Honda’s returning RR has proved an unlikely sales success story – here’s why
10/08/24
The Honda CBR is back on top, so we’re picking out the historical best of the bunch…
06/08/24
There’s a new Panigale. Trouble is, it’s not much different than the old one – or is it?
26/07/24
The Ducati V-twin superbike is no more – but they were brilliant while they lasted…
24/07/24
The GSX-R is (sort of) dead. Long live the GSX-R – here’s our pick of the best
23/07/24
These are the strangest motorcycle front ends – from Springer to hub-centre – to have ever been put into production
12/07/24
A 2019 used example of the more focused MT-09 is up for grabs for just £6990 – almost half that of the new one
12/07/24
This bespoke, British 120bhp reinterpretation of Triumph Bonneville Bobber costs £38,000 and is limited to just 25 units
11/07/24
The ‘last of line’ Ducati V-twin Superquadro superbike goes out in style – and then some
11/07/24
The 68bhp Ohlins and Brembos-equipped twin has been revealed as a limited edition this week – at a whopping £12,500
11/07/24
Like your motorcycling to be lightweight? These are the lightest new motorcycles you can buy right now without going for a 125
10/07/24
From sports to nakeds to minis to even ADV bikes, there's a bike for everyone in the A1 class, but which is best?
05/07/24
The BMW R 1300 GS Adventure has been revealed as the Munich marque's new flagship travel bike at BMW Motorrad Days in Garmisch
05/07/24
Nearly 200 iconic bikes ranging from Vincents to RGVs and 50s to 1500s up for grabs at the upcoming Old Warden sale
05/07/24
Jeremy McWilliams set to ride ‘King of the Baggers’ Indian Challenger RR up the famous Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb