Mark Lancaster
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LIGHT IT UP: The Shark Skwal i3
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SHARK’s innovative Skwal i3 helps you to be seen. Here’s how… Shark Helmets has built up a solid reputation over its 30-odd years in the game. The French firm started out small, and over the years has established itself as one of the biggest names in the game, continually pushing the boundaries, nipping, tucking, developing,…
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WHAT WE WEAR: Held ‘Karakum’ Motorcycle Textiles
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This season, I’ve been wearing Held Karakum Gore-Tex motorcycle textiles, and as you’d expect from anything bearing the Gore-Tex logo (and indeed from German manufacturer Held), they’ve seen me through rain, wind, and sun. Right from the unboxing, the quality of this suit is evident; it exudes a premium feel that speaks of Held’s reputation…
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TESTED: BMW F 900 GS
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Adam ‘Chad’ Child has got his thoughts down on the new Beemer. Here’s what you need to know: Bigger engine, more power, less weight and a new look for the 2024 BMW F 900 GS- It’s weird to think the new middleweight F 900 GS produces more power than the legendary 1200 GS when it…
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Harley-Davidson: Croatia for the 2025 HOG Rally
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Harley-Davidson® has announced that the highly anticipated 31st iteration of its annual European Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.TM) Rally will take place June 12-15, 2025 in Medulin, Croatia. The European H.O.G. Rally moves to a different location every year, reflecting the Group’s continent-wide membership, and is regularly attended by Harley-Davidson riders and fans from across…
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TESTED: Honda Fireblade RR-R SP
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Four years on from the revolutionary release of the RCV-inspired Fireblade, Honda’s given its flagship sportsbike a masterpiece of a makeover. Bruce Wilson reports… While there is undoubtedly so much to love about the revolutionary Blades of the last few years, I’d be lying if I say that either of the 2020-plus machines have been…
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TESTED: Yamaha XSR 900 GP
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Rolling the dice down the retro route, Yamaha’s hit the jackpot with its latest old-school themed offering… The core of the XSR is Yamaha’s polished and proven CP3 triple motor that boasts a tidy 119bhp and claims 93Nm of torque to back things up. The engine is a direct crossover part with the new MT-09,…
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LONG TERMER: Ducati Scrambler Nightshift
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Ross Mowbray has been astride the head-turner from Bologna, but is it turning his head? We found out… Ducati’s Scrambler has been a barnstorming success for the Bologna-based firm since its release in 2015. In the intervening years, it’s carved out an enviable reputation as a brilliant back-road blaster and town-traffic buster that harks back…
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LONG TERMER: Voge 525DSX
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Simon Meyer’s been putting the miles on the middleweight adventure motorcycle. Here’s how he’s getting on: The Voge 525DSX will likely have many of you scratching your heads. If you’ve not had your ear to the ground, you may well have missed the firm’s European debut back in 2020. It was a surprisingly well-received 471cc…
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NEW KIT: Motorcycle Hoodie from Rekurv
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The new C-11.05 riding hoodie by urban motorcycle clothing brand Rekurv bolsters its casual range, offering riders practicality, style and safety. Rekurv’s latest release is available now in the UK exclusively online at Louis Moto – Europe’s number one motorcycle clothing and accessories retailer. Casual CE safety-rated motorcycle garments have boomed in popularity in recent…
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TOP ROADS: Cornwall
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The coastal county down in the southwest corner of this fair isle is a special place to ride; from gently sweeping Tarmac with spectacular sea views to lush, hedge-lined single-track lanes, it’s well worth making the pilgrimage and having an explore… Land’s End Stick to the smaller coastal roads and you’ll not go far wrong…
