Adam (Chad) Child
Freelance road tester
Born in Yorkshire and more commonly known as Chad, many people will know me from the years I spent as a senior road tester at MCN – Motorcycle News between 2005-2019, however, I actually started professionally testing bikes in the late 90s.
I’ve attended more than 350 bike launches, covering over a million road test miles ridden on countless tracks around the world. I’m also an international road racer, with race wins at Oliver's Mount, podiums in New Zealand and two top ten Isle of Man TT finishes. Over the years I’ve raced a wide variety of bikes from finishing on the podium at the Goodwood Revival on a Manx Norton to a Honda Fireblade at the TT.
I’m just as happy elbow-down on a race track, kicking up the mud off road, or restoring classic bikes. If you follow me on social media, you might also have seen that I’ve recently restored a Ducati 900S.
Recent Posts
- Praga
Praga ZS 800 (2024) - Review
The new Praga ZS 800, possibly the most expensive production bike on the market.
By Adam (Chad) Child03/07/2024 - KTM
KTM RC 8C (2024) - Review
New KTM RC 8C, the compromise-free, track-only 135bhp, 142kg weapon tested.
By Adam (Chad) Child13/06/2024 - MV Agusta
MV Agusta Enduro Veloce (2024) - Review
MV Agusta's first full-production adventure bike brings the LXP Orioli experience to the masses
By Adam (Chad) Child29/04/2024 - Aprilia
Aprilia RS457 (2024) - Review
New A2-class Italian maximises performance potential in the category
By Adam (Chad) Child23/04/2024