Author: KILN MOTO

  • Some bikes fade quietly into the background of your memory. Others never really leave. The Yamaha SDR200 belongs firmly in the second category for me. I must have been around seventeen when I first became aware of it. Back then,…

    Yamaha SDR200: A Chance Encounter with the Two-Stroke  Motorbike I Never Forgot
  • I first came across Jonathan Hull & Son Motorcycles at the 2022 Bike Shed Show. At the time, I was building, a 1978 Honda CB750 café racer project and found myself instinctively drawn towards any classic CB models on display…

    Custom Motorcycles Done Properly – Jonathan Hull & Son
  • Over the past two years, and especially through 2024 and 2025, the UK adventure bike market has exposed a simple truth. When riders become more selective with their money, they do not automatically default to established European or Japanese brands.…

    The Rise of Chinese and Indian Adventure Bikes in the UK
  • The end-of-year registration figures always give us a useful snapshot of how healthy the UK motorcycle scene really is. According to figures reported by Motorcycle News (MCN), and supported by official Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) data, 2025 turned out to…

    UK Motorcycle Market 2025 Analysis: What the Numbers Really Mean for Riders in 2026
  • Classic adventure motorcycles from the late 1980s and 1990s are experiencing a clear revival. While modern adventure bikes dominate showrooms with advanced electronics and ever-increasing power, many riders are deliberately choosing older machines that prioritise durability, simplicity and real-world usability.

    Why Classic Adventure Motorcycles Are Becoming Popular Again