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
05/07/24
UK National Motorcyclists Council calls for action on key biking issues in response to Labour General Election 2024 victory
02/07/24
This handbuilt, W800-based retro roadster may cost £77k, but with just 28 being built, it’s an exquisite, exclusive machine from the team behind the Praga hypercar
23/06/24
‘Scooters’ doesn’t just mean Vespas and Lambrettas, for the most part, it means 125cc (or equivalent) commuters that are both brilliantly practical and among the most popular two-wheelers of all – but which are the 10 best?
20/06/24
Here are the best new motorbikes for clocking big miles in one sitting, according to us
14/06/24
The character and delivery of a big-capacity single-cylinder engine is an unmistakable thing. Here’s our pick of the top ten full-sized thumpers
26/05/24
In the 40th year of the legendary Kawasaki Ninja, we’re picking out the 10 best examples of the legendary Akashi supersports dynasty...
20/05/24
As the latest film in the Mad Max franchise arrives, we're looking back at the series' best motorbikes
18/05/24
Even if it goes ahead, the apparent 2040 ban on petrol motorcycles might not be anything to worry about
17/04/24
This classic 1980s GP replica ‘project’ among star lots at Bonhams Stafford sale
07/04/24
Triumph and Ducati are now in motocross – but they’re not the only bike brands with forgotten dirt bike history…
06/04/24
MCIA and NMC both add weight to push for change in the UK's motorcycle training and licensing system
30/03/24
KTM’s Duke is celebrating its 30th birthday – but what are the best models of the many versions over the last three decades?
27/03/24
Why horsepower, miles per gallon and even tyre sizes are so, er, varied…
21/03/24
Whether you want a bike that's A2 compliant from the factory or A2 restrictable, there's plenty of choice - here are our picks!
17/03/24
The MT-09 is Yamaha's best 'Master of Torque' yet, but which other versions run it close?
08/03/24
It’s not just Michael Dunlop who left getting his road licences until late in the day, as these examples prove!
03/03/24
Honda’s Gold Wing is 50 years old this year – here are all the key models
23/02/24
The canning of the Yamaha R1 surely doesn’t bode well… or does it?
22/02/24
The R1 is a big name in the superbike realm - here's how it's evolved from its beginnings a quarter of a century ago until today
18/02/24
Cake collapse follows shocking (ahem) 2023 sales figures across the electric segment...
10/02/24
Here's why we’re entering a new ‘golden era’ of 400s and what that means for us…
04/02/24
30 years on, a road tester present at the original 916 press launch remembers...
27/01/24
A new Mad Max heads a bevvy of upcoming biking flicks this year
14/01/24
Iconic Ducatis, Yamahas, Kawas, Harleys and more are available at a massive motorcycle auction in Las Vegas