Mark Lancaster
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QUICK SPIN: Moto Guzzi Stelvio
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Named after the legendary Italian pass and based largely on the much-lauded V100 Mandello (with a few key changes), the new Moto Guzzi Stelvio has quite the reputation to uphold. Is it up to the challenge? Editor Ross found out… We’ve been out in the hills near Almeria in Spain to find out what the…
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KIT: Ruroc Atlas 4.0 Review
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Bob Pickett has been testing the Ruroc Atlas 4.0 full-face motorcycle helmet. Here’s Bob’s thoughts! Slipping on easily, the 4.0 squeezes the cheeks but is comfortable – but for a carbon lid, the ATLAS 4.0 is weighty (a reported 1600g). On the plus side It returns total stability even on a naked bike at motorway…
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BUYING GUIDE: Full Face Helmets
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There’s only one bit of kit you’re actually required by law to wear. A helmet. That why it’s so important you get it right when you’re splashing your hard-earned cash on one. What rating do I need? The all-important number is ECE 22.06. It’s okay to buy old stock carrying ECE 22.05 from bike shows,…
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KIT: New waterproof jacket from Roadskin
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Roadskin, a leading innovator in motorcycle gear, has announced the launch of its latest creation for bike enthusiasts: the Roadskin® Rainskin Waterproof Motorcycle Jacket. Keeping a rider’s need for durability and functionality at the forefront, Roadskin has engineered a product that promises to revolutionize the riding experience and complement its earlier release, waterproof over trousers…
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NEWS: Battery Blaster Enduros
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Electric Motion is making the transition from Trials to Enduro – and we’re here for it The French firm has carved out an enviable reputation for its properly-sorted competition-ready trials bikes – and now it’s decided to put its years of know-how into creating a pair of seriously capable road-legal enduro machines, which have already…
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CFMOTO: New 450MT – a lot to like!
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There’s an awful lot to like about CFMOTO’s newly-released 450MT lightweight adventure bike. Here’s what you need to know Chinese firm CFMOTO seems to be going from strength to strength, swiftly adding even more bikes to its eclectic and pretty vast range. There’s now a healthy mix of naked bikes, tourers, sportbikes, retros and adventurers…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON: Limited-edition addition
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Fifties Cool: Harley-Davidson’s added another bike to its limited-edition Icon collection: the 1950s-inspired Hydra-Glide Revival The American factory has got a long, rich history to work with when it comes to creating cool retro rides that are inspired by the firm’s past. And this time it’s decided to rustle up a Hydra-Glide Revival model, aping…
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KTM: Limited-Edition RC 8C
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KTM’s revealed the latest version of its dedicated track weapon: the RC 8C It’s that time of the year when the Austrian factory whips the covers off its limited-edition, all-singing, all-dancing, track-only sportbike. It’s very, very similar to last year’s model – though for 2024, there’re only 100 of them rolling off the production line.…
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TRIUMPH ROCKET 3: Hike in hp
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The Triumph Rocket’s a pretty special machine. Although it’s technically a cruiser, there’s actually nothing else quite like it on the market. That’s why we’re always pretty excited when we hear that there’s a new one (or two) on the way from the British factory. They’ve had a slight rename for 2024, and they are…
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POTHOLES: How much ££ is needed?
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The staggering amount of cash needed to repair the nation’s crumbling roads has been revealed. It’s a bit rough out there at the minute – quite literally – with Britain’s roads in an increasingly sorry state and councils seemingly struggling to find the cash to keep up with the repairs. Which is exactly what the…
