Michael Mann
BikeSocial Managing Editor
BikeSocial Managing Editor. Content man - reviewer, road tester, video presenter, interviewer, commissioner, organiser. First ride was on a Honda ST70 in the back garden aged 6. Not too shabby on track, loves a sportsbike, worries about helmet hair, occasionally plays golf but enjoys being a father to a 7-year old the most.
Ex-Harrods PR man and occasional voice-over artist who commuted in London by XMAX250 and VFR800 for years before heading to the big time in Peterborough in 2010. Ran Bennetts PR, Events & Sponsorship before taking on Bike Social in May 2013.
Has run long-termers in the shape of an Africa Twin, CB1000R+, BMW S1000RR M, Streetfighter V4, and a Multistrada V4 S. Intrigued about an electric future and keeping the What Bike Next? series going.
Recent Posts
- New Riders & Training
Better Riding: Corner with confidence
How to corner with much more confidence by understanding grip
By Michael Mann01/11/2024 - New Riders & Training
Better Riding: How to steer and countersteer a motorcycle
How to corner more efficiently and effectively but understanding counter steering
By Michael Mann16/10/2024 - Triumph
Triumph Trident 660 (2025) – Technical Review
Big updates but a price freeze for the A2-friendly roadster
By Michael Mann08/10/2024 - New Riders & Training
Better Riding: introducing our motorbike coach
The motorcycle riding coach who’s about to shake up the industry
By Michael Mann03/10/2024