Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

Aural accompaniment

My first tour of 2023 was to Sardinia and Corsica. Always a popular trip, it lived up to expectations. Although, of course, it was the sunniest two weeks of the year at home while away, but that’s just life!

Back on the road properly for the first time this year, I was reminded of the sounds that always accompany a tour. No, I am not going to harp on about the joy of a muted Akropovic exhaust resonating off remote alpine mountainsides, just the seemingly inevitable noises of touring.

The first is best avoided if possible, although the laws of physics,

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

Motorcycle Sport & Leisure2 min read
KTM Launches Zeeho Electric Scooters Into UK
They must be working three shifts at the KTM UK headquarters these days. Not only does the firm have plenty to do with KTM itself, as well as Husqvarna and GasGas, but it’s also recently taken on responsibility for MV Agusta, and the Chinese CFMOTO b
Motorcycle Sport & Leisure3 min read
2024 MV Agusta Enduro Veloce
The adventure touring class expands upwards once more, with another premium Italian entry from MV Agusta – the new 931cc Enduro Veloce. It’s the ‘basic’ production version of the limited-edition LXP Orioli machine released last year, with a lower pri
Motorcycle Sport & Leisure1 min read
Suzuki Live
Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23, see a whole weekend of Suzuki’s finest classic and modern machines both throughout the paddock and in action on circuit at one of the UK’s finest racing venues, Cadwell Park. Bikes on show will include stunning machin

Related Books & Audiobooks