Chris Cope
Senior Staff Writer
Chris Cope is a fourth-generation journalist, originally from Texas. He has lived in the UK for roughly two decades and has been writing about motorcycles for most of that time. He has written for dozens of publications and websites in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia.
Being from the United States, Chris has a natural love for big, stupid cruisers. But don’t hold that against him; he will happily get behind the ‘bars of just about every kind of bike. As long as it goes far. And you can go far on anything.
Ducati gets historic with new Instagram account
As Ducati nears its 100th birthday, the company’s official museum launches an Instagram account.
Surprise: security chains sometimes work
A reminder that despite thieves’ persistence it’s still a good idea to lock up your bike.
Suzuki now selling curry online
The maker of some of motorcycling's most iconic machines is getting into the curry business.
What mattered this week: 29 June to 5 July
Catch up with the most important moto news, reviews, and views of this week.
Auction brings weird and wonderful to National Motorcycle Museum
From wonderful to weird, this classic motorcycle and scooter auction has it all.
ONYX Motors’ new RCR 80V electric moped boasts 65mph top speed
Technically it’s a moped. In practice, it’s more exciting than that.
Aerostich AD-1 riding trousers review
These USA-made riding trousers are rugged, waterproof, and versatile.
This Harley has 193 hp and 168 lb-ft of torque
Harley’s aren’t slow, as long as you’re willing to put the effort in.
Top 10 best Harley Davidson motorcycles of all time
Harley-Davidson may be a traditional motorcycle company with an old-fashioned image – but it’s also proved, time and time again, it’s capable of a big surprise.
Video: Exploring an abandoned mine on a motorbike
Forget green-laning! YouTuber Midwest MX explores an abandoned mine on an electric motorbike.
Royal Enfield sees 22% sales jump over last year
Thanks in part to booming exports, Royal Enfield’s June 2025 sales saw a 22-percent increase over the same period last year.
UK motorcycle dealerships face continued challenges
A dry summer definitely helps, but running a motorcycle dealership in the UK definitely isn’t easy.
Ghost motorcycle crashes into US car museum
A riderless motorcycle in the state of Indiana has hurled itself into a car museum, damaging an extremely rare antique car.
Rumours abound for Kawasaki Z1100 RS model
Sure, the Z900RS looks cool and is fun to ride, but wouldn’t it be nice to have more power?
CFMoto’s Papio XO-1 gets even more adorable
CFMoto is reportedly bringing a cool new version of its Grom-alike bike to the US, but will it come our way?
Green lane riding options increasingly limited in the UK
As more and more green lanes are cut off from vehicle access, one wonders if adventure riders are doomed to go the way of fax machines and horseshoe salesmen.
Scottish town to welcome 1,300 Lambretta fans this weekend
If you like your two-wheelers smoky, loud and slow, you’ll want to head to Scotland this weekend where hundreds are gathering to celebrate Lambretta.
BMW introduces components made of flax to its vehicles
BMW joins the number of manufacturers making used of plant-based components for its vehicles.