Phil West
Journalist
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
85 articles
Top 10s
18/08/24
The new Nortons are coming – but what have they got to live up to?
Industry
15/08/24
Honda’s returning RR has proved an unlikely sales success story – here’s why
Top 10s
10/08/24
The Honda CBR is back on top, so we’re picking out the historical best of the bunch…
New Bikes
06/08/24
There’s a new Panigale. Trouble is, it’s not much different than the old one – or is it?
Top 10s
26/07/24
The Ducati V-twin superbike is no more – but they were brilliant while they lasted…
Top 10s
24/07/24
The GSX-R is (sort of) dead. Long live the GSX-R – here’s our pick of the best
Guides
23/07/24
These are the strangest motorcycle front ends – from Springer to hub-centre – to have ever been put into production
General
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
General
12/07/24
This bespoke, British 120bhp reinterpretation of Triumph Bonneville Bobber costs £38,000 and is limited to just 25 units
New Bikes
11/07/24
The ‘last of line’ Ducati V-twin Superquadro superbike goes out in style – and then some
New Bikes
11/07/24
The 68bhp Ohlins and Brembos-equipped twin has been revealed as a limited edition this week – at a whopping £12,500
Top 10s
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?
New Bikes
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
General
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
General
05/07/24
Jeremy McWilliams set to ride ‘King of the Baggers’ Indian Challenger RR up the famous Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb
General
05/07/24
UK National Motorcyclists Council calls for action on key biking issues in response to Labour General Election 2024 victory
Motorbike
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
Top 10s
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?
General
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
Top 10s
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...
Top 10s
20/05/24
As the latest film in the Mad Max franchise arrives, we're looking back at the series' best motorbikes
General
18/05/24
Even if it goes ahead, the apparent 2040 ban on petrol motorcycles might not be anything to worry about
General
17/04/24
This classic 1980s GP replica ‘project’ among star lots at Bonhams Stafford sale
Top 10s
07/04/24
Triumph and Ducati are now in motocross – but they’re not the only bike brands with forgotten dirt bike history…