For Kim aka Street Twin Kim, motorcycling isn’t just a pastime—it’s a deep-rooted part of her identity. Raised in a household where engines were revered and weekends meant ride-outs, her father’s love for bikes laid the groundwork for what would become her lifelong passion.
With over 50 bikes to his name, Kim’s father was a constant presence on two wheels, and by the time Kim turned 17, it felt natural for her to take up the torch. With a Yamaha SR125 and a CBT in hand, she began her journey—not just through roads, but into herself.
In her early years, biking was about necessity as much as passion. Due to the costs of car ownership, she rode everywhere—year-round, rain or shine. But as life picked up pace with university, work, and other commitments, the bike had to be parked. What followed was a ten-year pause—until lockdown happened.
During the quiet introspection of COVID-19, Kim found herself captivated by YouTube’s adventure motorcyclists—especially Noraly from @itchybootstravel. Watching Noraly navigate the Himalayas or the deserts of Iran, often solo, reignited something. “I was living vicariously through her,” Kim reflects, “and it made me realise I needed to get back on a bike.” Inspired, she redid her CBT, conquered her anxiety, and completed her full licence on a formidable 790cc machine. No easy feat for someone 5’4″, but it cemented a sense of capability that’s now core to her mission: showing that confidence on two wheels isn’t limited by size or experience.
That mission now plays out online, where Kim has steadily grown a following—not by chasing likes or trends, but by sharing her journey honestly. Her Instagram isn’t performative—it’s personal. “Post for yourself,” she says, “and like-minded people will find you.” And they have. Her network includes a growing circle of friends and collaborators brought together through shared values, not algorithms.
One such connection is Matt from @motofoxuk. Kim met Matt after winning a trail riding experience through his Instagram competition. What began as a lucky break has grown into a meaningful partnership—collaborating on content to show how formal training, especially in off-road riding, can dramatically boost confidence, particularly for smaller riders. Their work together promotes inclusivity in adventure riding and proves that community, support, and skill-building go hand in hand.
Another proud moment in Kim’s riding life came recently at the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Plymouth. When local café owner Steve of @terranovadevonport took over the event following the closure of Triumph Plymouth, he stumbled upon Kim’s profile. Her evident enthusiasm for the cause led him to invite her not just to participate—but to lead the ride. “Looking back and seeing 70 riders following you, all dressed in their best, was one of the most surreal and humbling moments I’ve had on a bike,” she says. The event, which raises funds and awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer, resonated deeply with Kim’s values. She’s now continuing to support Steve in planning further events—starting with Terra Nova’s first bike meet this July.
These authentic, offline connections sparked by online openness are what drive Kim’s story forward. Phil of @theadventuresofphiljones, a well-known motorcycle photographer and advocate for diversity in biking, is another such collaborator.
They connected organically through Instagram, and Phil invited Kim to take part in his passion project, The Insider Watch Challenge—an initiative focused on making small, consistent changes to improve mental and physical health. Their recent photoshoot captures both the power and vulnerability of the rider, and once published, will add another layer to Kim’s story: the importance of wellness in the riding community. The project reflects Kim’s holistic view of biking—not just as motion, but as meditation.
As a full-time veterinary nurse, Kim’s days can be emotionally charged and physically demanding. Riding is her reset button. “Sometimes I ride just to clear my head,” she says. “It’s the smells, the focus, the stillness in motion.” Living in Devon, with Dartmoor just a short ride away, she’s fortunate to have some of the UK’s most scenic routes at her doorstep—but her ambitions reach far beyond home.
This September, Kim, her husband, and her parents are heading across the channel for their first international trip on two wheels. Her dad, still riding strong, will pilot his Norton Commando 961 with her mum on the back, while Kim and her husband take their own bikes. “We’ll be exploring Normandy, visiting the landing beaches—taking in the scenery, history, and freedom of the open road,” she says. It’s a full-circle moment: a daughter inspired by her father now riding beside him on foreign soil. That journey, like all the ones she shares, will no doubt be documented on her page—not as a curated highlight reel, but as a living, breathing story of connection, courage, and community.
In an age of performative content and algorithm-chasing, Kim’s approach is refreshingly real. She’s not in it for influencer status—she’s in it for the ride. Whether it’s leading 70 riders through Plymouth in their finest suits, helping smaller bikers tackle trails with Motofox, or encouraging others to make small steps toward wellness through Phil Jones’ challenge, Kim’s story is proof that social media can still be a force for good.
Authenticity doesn’t just ride—it resonates. And in Kim’s case, it inspires.
Here at the BMIC we completely over-ran the time of Kim’s story telling, enamoured by her spirit and outlook on two wheels. We hope you enjoy reading this story as much as we did listening, thanks again Kim.
*This article was put together with a little help from AI to keep things clear and informative.
**thanks to the kind permission of Phil Jones for his wonderful biker images of Kim on a Triumph, see more of Phil glorious Instagram biker photography here and his creative commercial website here