Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

Test fleet: Honda NC750X

It’s becoming an unwelcome habit. Last month my trip to the Lakes needed to be altered at the last minute. This time round, it was a run to Scotland that required late rearrangement. I still went, still thoroughly enjoyed it, but just wished I could have stuck to the original, longer plan.

The chance to head north came via an invitation to ride Suzuki’s new GSX-S1000GT in the Highlands. I could have quickly flown up there but considering how dull that would that have been, I elected to use my NC instead. I’d planned to spend three days getting there, taking my time

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