This is an archived post – Ron Haslam Race School has closed its doors as of October 26, 2020 Motorcycle track days are a great way of testing your skills and ability as a rider and a racer. While the main aim is to see how quickly you can get around a circuit (safely, of… Read More
So, we’ve already had a look at how to get more bhp out of your car but there is another way to get it going faster without ever touching the engine. We’re talking, of course, about improving its handling. Handling improvements might not be as glamorous as big power figures – and they won’t give… Read More
The new motorcycle racing season is finally here! After a long, dark winter with no racing to keep us entertained at the weekend, the MotoGP season is ready to go and the new British Superbike season is just a few weeks away. Riders have come, riders have gone, sponsors and colour schemes have changed but… Read More
Whether you’re tuning a car or tyre-kicking for a new one, there’s one figure that petrolheads (or dieselheads?) always like to see more of: brake horsepower (BHP). Even though it’s hard to determine a car’s performance from a solitary figure on a piece of paper, along with 0-60, top speed and torque; people have a… Read More
One of the best bits of news for British motorists in the past couple of years has been the ever-increasing number of highly capable all-season tyres arriving on the market. While older all-season tyres often represented less than ideal compromises in grip and handling, many of the newest all-season tyres tend to do most things… Read More
It would be nice to think that choosing a new set of motorcycle tyres is a straightforward and stress-free process. With a few clicks you’ve found the set you want at a price you can afford and they’re on their way to you ready for your next ride out at the weekend. Oh if only!… Read More