Mark Lancaster
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Moto Guzzi: Is the Stornello Scrambler coming back?
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Moto Guzzi, the renowned Italian motorcycle brand, offers an impressive range of models. Their line-up includes laid-back roadsters such as the V7, adventurous explorers like the V85 TT, and even a foray into sport-touring with the V100 Mandello. However, the Guzzi line-up lacks a scrambler model, which the now-defunct V7 Stornello previously filled. This may…
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RIDER SKILLS: Emergency Stops
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Going fast is easy, just roll the twist grip. But what goes fast must eventually slow down, and braking effectively can be a bit of a challenge. Here’s how to get it right… Experienced riders sometimes talk about ‘roadcraft’, a set of skills that enables them to read the road and traffic around them, and…
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RIDER SKILLS: How to U-Turn
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It’s not the sexiest move you can pull on two wheels, but mastering the technique will get you out of many a sticky situation… When you first get your licence, practicing U-turns is probably pretty low on the list of things you want to be doing. But while riding into the sunset may be the…
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KIT: Tried & Tested, Schuberth C5 Helmet
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The C5 is new from the ground up, sharing no parts with its predecessor. Homologated to the new ECE 22:06 standard, it is P/J rated (use with the front up or down). Bob Pickett has been using it. Here’s his verdict: The C5 is festooned with smart features. The flip-front can be locked in place…
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SPECIALIST SPOTLIGHT: Schuberth
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What does it take to carve out a reputation as one of the best helmet manufacturers in the game? Bob Pickett finds out… German helmet manufacturer Schuberth have been in existence for just over 100 years. Yet helmet design was far from their thoughts when the company began. In 1922, Schuberth were formed as a…
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MOTORCYCLE TRAVEL: Minding the pennies
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Budget travel can be tricky. But if you already own a bike and you’re happy to be flexible, there’re lots of ways you can save cash when you’re out exploring, without compromising your experience. Editor Ross tells us how… ACCOMMODATION Unless you’re going to be wild camping under the stars, you’re going to be spending…
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QUICK SPIN: Triumph Scrambler 1200
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The Scrambler 1200 joined the Triumph line-up back in 2019 and was an instant hit. New for this year, we see a reinvented 1200 XE and the all-new 1200 X model. Tim Neave has spent some time with the big Scrambler. Here’s what he has to say: The Scrambler 1200 XE might just have nabbed…
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QUICK SPIN: Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
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Royal Enfield has taken the sensible step of flipping its Super Meteor 650 retro cruiser and turning it into a more youthful and possibly easier to sell (in the UK anyway) mini-performance cruiser. Ryan Moloney reports: Despite starting out life as a Super Meteor 650, there’s more going on than first meets the eye. The…
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LONG-TERMERS: BMW R1250 R
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What’s Alan Dowds been up to with the big Beemer? Here’s his report… Progress – it’s an amazing thing. In just 30 years or so, the bike industry has doubled the power output of 1000cc bikes, added incredible electronic safety aids, and improved tyres so much that you could win a 1993 superbike race on…
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EVENT: Harley-Davidson announces 30th Harley Owners Group European Rally
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Moto-culture, music and adventure will take centre stage in Senigallia, Italy this summer! Harley-Davidson® is excited to announce its plans for the 30th edition of its famous European Harley Owners Group® (H.O.G. ®) Rally, which is being hosted for the first time in Senigallia, Italy from 6-9th June 2024. The Annual European H.O.G. Rally is…
