Martin Fitz-Gibbons
Contributor
Ridden bikes for 25 years, written about them for 20. Maths graduate with a predilection for figuring out how stuff works, cheeky wheelies, fuel economy, obscure facts and SV650s. Formerly staff at Bike and RiDE magazines, now freelancer and co-host of the semi-popular Front End Chatter podcast. Has ridden a Moto2 bike on the road, a Dakar bike through a McDonald's drive-through, and crashed two different motorcycles in the same car park several years apart. @Mufga on the socials.
2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 Review
The new Svartpilen 801 shares much in common with the KTM Duke 790, but it carves out its own character
Why Are Motorcycle Makers Suddenly Going Automatic?
With BMW, Honda, KTM, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and now Ducati, looking at alternative transmissions, what’s actually going on?
Why Aren’t Motorbike 0-60mph Times Really a Thing?
Unlike in the car world, 0-60mph times are rarely quoted for motorbikes. There are some good reasons for that...
What is Euro5+, and Will it Kill Our Favourite Bikes?
Euro5+ emissions regulations have been in the news thanks to the discontinuation of the R1 as a road bike in Europe, but what do the rules actually mean?
What are upside-down forks and why are they so common?
What's the deal with upside-down forks, and why aren't they the right way up...? Allow us to explain
What is a counter-rotating crankshaft and why use one?
Ever wondered why you might want a crankshaft to spin backwards in a motorcycle? Read on to find out…
The 2024 MV Agusta LXP Orioli is for riders with long legs and deep pockets
MV Agusta's new adventure bike will weigh in at a chunky €30,000, for which you're getting a lot of suspension travel and a thoroughly reworked triple