Ollie Barstow
Motorcycle Journalist
Content and Features Writer who combines a passion for motoring, a flair for writing that has been branded ‘very you’, and having opinions that can’t be kept to oneself, into a career. A veritable motorsport nerd, happily working nearly every weekend of the year as a result, time off is spent either playing squash or trying to visit each country in world at least once.
Recent Posts
- Isle of Man TT
2023 Isle of Man TT | Top 20 running order set, Johnson to lead way
David Johnson replaces John McGuinness for the honour of leading the 2023 Isle of Man TT competitors away as organisers confirm Top 20 running order
By Ollie Barstow28/03/2023 - Latest News
New 2023 Scooters and Electric Motorcycles
Every detail about each one
By Ollie Barstow28/03/2023 - Latest News
New 2023 Modern Classic, Retro and Cruiser Motorcycles
Every detail about each one, plus those rumoured
By Ollie Barstow22/03/2023 - Latest News
New 2023 Sportsbikes & Supersport Motorcycles
Every detail about each one
By Ollie Barstow15/03/2023 - Latest News
New Motorcycles for 2023 | Naked and Roadsters
Every detail about each one
By Ollie Barstow13/03/2023 - Latest News
New Motorcycles for 2023 | Adventure & Sports Tourers
BikeSocial brings you the latest new and upcoming Adventure and Sports Tourer motorcycles coming your way in 2023.
By Ollie Barstow08/03/2023 - Latest News
MAG warns that forcing EV change will diminish market
New motorcycle market will be heavily impacted by electric change, warns MAG
By Ollie Barstow18/01/2023 - Latest News
Petrol prices dip below £1.50 per litre... but will they stay down?
Chilling record petrol prices are finally thawing
By Ollie Barstow13/01/2023 - Latest News
UK’s Best-selling motorcycles of 2022
Honda, BMW and Royal Enfield lead 2022 UK best-sellers list
By Ollie Barstow11/01/2023 - Racing features
2023 Dakar Rally Preview | Can Sam Sunderland double up in the dunes?
Can the British hero cook on GasGas?
By Ollie Barstow31/12/2022 - Latest News
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S gets nip, tuck and more tech for 2023
More tech, more kit among 2023 upgrades
By Ollie Barstow14/12/2022 - World Superbikes
Tarran Mackenzie joins Honda for 2023 WorldSSP Championship
Swapping an R1 for a CBR600RR
By Ollie Barstow12/12/2022 - Bike Features
Best first motorbikes for children
Get your kid on two wheels with these motorcycle ideas
By Ollie Barstow09/12/2022 - Latest News
Moto Guzzi poised for ADV return with Stelvio successor
Replacement for Stelvio ADV looms
By Ollie Barstow09/12/2022 - Latest News
Supermarkets may offer cheapest fuel... but should they be even cheaper?
Why 'cheapest' supermarket petrol prices are still too expensive
By Ollie Barstow07/12/2022 - Latest News
All-new KTM RC 990 sportsbike spotted
Nearly 'Ready to Race' | KTM RC 990 sportsbike spied
By Ollie Barstow07/12/2022 - Bike Features
Motorcycles We Can't Wait to Ride in 2023
The new-for-2023 motorcycles we can't wait to get our hands on
By Ollie Barstow28/11/2022 - Latest News
Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 adventure-tourer set for 2023 debut
Reviving the spirit of the Granpasso
By Ollie Barstow25/11/2022 - Latest News
BSA Scrambler concept shown at Motorcycle Live
First Gold Star 650 spin off
By Ollie Barstow24/11/2022 - Latest News
Royal Enfield Electrik01 teases firm's first electric model
Hints at Indian firm's greener future
By Ollie Barstow24/11/2022 - Latest News
Big plans for Peugeot as it launches first full-size motorcycle
Peugeot PM-01 300 to lead growth plans
By Ollie Barstow22/11/2022 - Bike Features
How Triumph exceeded the demands of its Moto2 supply tie-up
Developed in racing for use on the street
By Ollie Barstow18/11/2022 - Latest News
Electric Kymco SuperNEX and RevoNEX get wackier restyle ahead of launch
Electric duo inch closer to production
By Ollie Barstow16/11/2022 - Latest News
Premium' mid-size Harley-Davidson in 'advanced stage' of development
First Harley-Davidson developed with Hero is in 'advanced stage' of development
By Ollie Barstow16/11/2022 - Latest News
Sharp-suited Brough Superior Lawrence Dagger revealed
Luxurious Brough Superior Lawrence Dagger makes an impact
By Ollie Barstow16/11/2022 - Latest News
MV Agusta 921S modern classic concept looks back to the future
MV Agusta 921S Concept turns retro flair into 'Motorcycle Art'
By Ollie Barstow15/11/2022 - Latest News
Kawasaki EV electric prototype gets Intermot debut
Kawasaki EV electric naked makes Intermot debut, close to production
By Ollie Barstow06/10/2022 - Latest News
Hero to Zero investment sees Indian firm link with electric motorcycle forerunners
Hero announces $60m investment in Zero, to collaborate on new models
By Ollie Barstow04/10/2022 - Latest News
FEMA says 'Autopilot still kills motorcyclists' as it slams Tesla safety grade
Tesla safety rating criticised by FEMA over Autopilot feature
By Ollie Barstow30/09/2022 - Latest News
MSV buys Spanish circuit for €7m
Circuito de Navarra joins MSV's portfolio
By Ollie Barstow30/09/2022 - Latest News
Norton Atlas 650 axed as company looks to future
Norton Atlas 650 axed from line-up before reaching production
By Ollie Barstow29/09/2022 - Latest News
LiveWire raises millions as it becomes publicly traded company
HD remains as majority shareholder
By Ollie Barstow29/09/2022 - Latest News
Is Ducati working on a 650cc single-cylinder model?
Documents reveal evidence to suggest Ducati is working on a mystery new model powered by a 659cc single-cylinder engine.
By Ollie Barstow29/09/2022 - Latest News
MSV prepared to ban trackday riders who break rules repeatedly
Warning system to combat 'poor etiquette'
By Ollie Barstow27/09/2022 - Latest News
Kawasaki joins forces with Toyota to invest in hydrogen power
Kawasaki’s plans to introduce hydrogen-powered models to its range receives a major boost after inking a major new deal with automotive giants, Toyota
By Ollie Barstow27/09/2022 - Latest News
Kawasaki teases imminent ZX launch
Could it be the ZX-4R?
By Ollie Barstow27/09/2022
