Mark Lancaster

  • TESTED: Husqvarna’s new Svartpilen 801

    TESTED: Husqvarna’s new Svartpilen 801

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    Distinctive design and dynamic handling for Husqvarna’s new Svartpilen 801. Martin Fitz-Gibbons tells us what we need to know: Just when you thought every conceivable corner of the middleweight street bike landscape had been covered, along comes the Husqvarna Svartpilen 801. Part scrambler, part roadster, part commuter, part flat-tracker, part hi-tech hooligan, and part eye-catching…

  • TESTED: KTM 990 Duke

    TESTED: KTM 990 Duke

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    We caught up with John McAvoy, who filled us in on the KTM… It’s been a while since KTM last had a 990 Duke in its range, but the name is back – and this new addition is perhaps one of its most exciting offerings ever. Here’s why… The 990 gets a brand-new frame that’s…

  • TOP ROADS: Derbyshire

    TOP ROADS: Derbyshire

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    The Peak District’s long been a popular place for bikers looking for their fix of stunning scenery and winding roads – and while riders of a sporty disposition might not have the same freedom as they did back in the day, it’s still worth making the trip and ticking off these excellent roads.  SNAKE PASS…

  • LONG TERMER: Suzuki V-Strom 800RE

    LONG TERMER: Suzuki V-Strom 800RE

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    Mossy’s clocked over 7,000 miles on the Strom, including recently dozens of laps at none other than Cadwell Park! Here’s how he got on… I could sense the sniggers as I rolled down into the holding bay at Cadwell Park. Most of the smirking came from riders of more track-suited GSX-Rs, who probably thought I…

  • LONG TERMER: Honda CRF1100L ES Africa Twin

    LONG TERMER: Honda CRF1100L ES Africa Twin

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    We caught up with Bertie Simmonds to see how he’s getting on with the big adventure bike. Here’s what he said… Long-term readers will know that I ran the 2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin. Honda had loaded the bike with extras. This model had the DCT auto gearbox, the lovely big metal panniers, and top-box,…

  • KIT: Anti-Grinder lock

    KIT: Anti-Grinder lock

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    From £249.99 / www.hiplok.com  Hi-tech British lockmaker Hiplok has now got its full range on sale. The firm has developed special ‘angle grinder-proof’ ceramic/steel materials, and its locks claim to outlast several grinder discs and battery packs on the cordless power tools used by professional thieves. There are various D-lock and ground anchor options available…

  • SUZUKI: To celebrate 25 years of the Hayabusa at Motorcycle Live!

    SUZUKI: To celebrate 25 years of the Hayabusa at Motorcycle Live!

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    Suzuki will celebrate a quarter of a century of the Hayabusa at this year’s Motorcycle Live—which takes place from 16-24 November at Birmingham’s NEC—with a special display area on its exhibition stand. The Japanese firm is also asking customers old and new to help with the celebrations by submitting images for a giant feature wall. A first-generation Hayabusa,…

  • TRIUMPH: 450cc Motocross bike launched

    TRIUMPH: 450cc Motocross bike launched

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    Triumph Motorcycles reveals its first 450cc motocross bike, designed in collaboration with the GOAT, Ricky Carmichael. The All-New Triumph TF 450-RC Edition celebrates Ricky Carmichael’s involvement throughout Triumph’s motocross programme and features Ricky Carmichael’s chosen specification and signature graphics. Developed by world-leading Triumph engineers and Motocross Champions, the TF 450-RC Edition features the strongest power-to-weight…

  • SUZUKI: New colours and £650 off

    SUZUKI: New colours and £650 off

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    Suzuki has released two new colour schemes for its naked street bike, the GSX-S125, and announced that the L–plate–friendly machine—along with its faired stablemate, the GSX-R125—will also be available with £650 off the RRP until 16 December 2024. Available in dealerships now is a stylish new black and grey GSX-S125, which rolls on black wheels,…

  • NEW KIT: Textile Touring Jacket from Vanucci

    NEW KIT: Textile Touring Jacket from Vanucci

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    Vanucci introduces the new VAJ-5 all-weather motorcycle touring jacket… The VAJ-5 is Vanucci’s new flagship, high-quality textile touring motorcycle jacket designed to be the perfect companion in every condition, complete with excellent durability, safety and comfort features. The new VAJ-5 is now available in the UK exclusively online at Louis Moto – Europe’s number-one motorcycle…

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