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The motorcycle jeans destruction test
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With high-street supermarkets now selling motorcycle jeans, John Milbank finds out if you really do ‘get what you pay for’… Photos Joe Dick Here at MoreBikes we don’t like to look at the negatives of biking, but having fallen off a bike myself (ermm, a few times), I’ve got to admit that it does happen.…
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Don’t be caught out by fake motorcycle clothing
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With 10% of global trade estimated to be in counterfeit goods, Intellectual Property crime – which includes counterfeit goods – is seriously big business, reports Carli Ann Smith. Often found for sale online and at markets, criminals selling counterfeit goods are generally aware of the consequences of their actions, and for this reason purposefully try…
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Changes to motorcycle CBT | Have your say
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The Government has launched a consultation on plans to improve motorcycle training – including looking at the standard of instructors – and you can have your say… The proposals include upgrading Compulsory Basic Training – CBT – which has been largely unchanged for the last 25 years. The plans under consideration include the content and…
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Dainese D-Air Street airbag nominated for Designs of the Year 2015
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Italian motorcycling brand Dainese has been shortlisted as part of the Designs of the Year 2015 Awards, which opens at the Design Museum in London on March 25. Dainese’s revolutionary D-Air Street airbag system is one of the 76-nominated projects to be included in the shortlist with nominees coming from over 30 countries and five…
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Even more MPs backing two wheels
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Mark Williams, the Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Ceredigion, is the 40th MP to join the Motorcycle Action Group. Mr Williams, an energetic supporter of riders’ rights, is eager to enable local citizens to enjoy the many advantages of motorcycles and scooters. He said: “I’ve enjoyed a great interaction with MAG for a long…
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Suzuki new title sponsor of Oliver’s Mount Barry Sheene Festival
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Suzuki has become the circuit sponsor for Oliver’s Mount Race Circuit for the 2015 season and the title sponsor for the Barry Sheene Festival. The event, which will be held on June 21, will now be known as ‘The Barry Sheene Festival Powered by Suzuki’. Oliver’s Mount road race circuit is England’s only natural ‘road’…
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Kawasaki H2R / H2 review
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Kawasaki H2R / H2 review | £22,000 (H2R: £41,000) | 207-319bhp | 98lb-ft | Supercharged 998cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder Tested by Roland Brown. Motorcycle Journalist and former international racer, Roland Brown is one of the world’s most respected bike testers. Subscribe to his fantastic YouTube channel – iMotorcycle Video – here. It’s a long time since…
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MotoGroom helmet sanitizers review
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MotoGroom helmet sanitizers review | £9.95 | www.motogroom.com | Reviewed by John Milbank After a sweaty summer’s ride, your expensive helmet can seem the last place you want to pop your head. Freshening it up can mean running it under the shower, but that potentially means days of drying. MotoGroom’s natural sanitizers are intended to…
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2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200 review
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2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200 review | From £12,995 | 160bhp@9500rpm | 100lb-ft@7500rpm | 90° V-twin with variable desmodromic valve timing Tested by John Milbank Photos by Milagro With 8lb-ft more torque and 15bhp more than a Monster 1200 S, the Multistrada could be a daunting proposition; a howling beast, bristling with pent-up aggression, just…
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Sealey tools spring promotion on now
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Tool specialist Sealey has sourced even more great products for the season ahead, with some superb promotions for Spring. Including a new range of Tool Boxes, Chests and Mechanics Stools, you’ll also find Pressure Washers, some smart hand tools (which include a Lifetime Guarantee) and even a Pit Truck in the promotion. Check out the Sealey Spring Promotion at your…
