Tony Carter
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15 Great Christmas motorcycle book ideas
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If you’re anything like me, you’re starting to get a little nervous about Christmas being so close! Have you got everything covered… have you forgotten something, or does everyone know what YOU would like?! I’ve rounded up a stack of books that would make fantastic gifts for a motorcyclist. Choose something for the biker in…
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How to be a motorcycle racer | Meet Jack Scott
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Jack Scott is 13. He started riding motorcycles when he was just three years old, and in October 2014 he was on the podium, finishing third in the Aprilia Superteens at Mallory Park. For the last five years he’s been racing motocross bikes – a KTM 65 SX and a KTM 85 SX, including within…
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2015 Moto Guzzi V7 II review
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Moto Guzzi V7 II | From £7134 | 744cc | Four-stroke, air-cooled, 90° V-twin | 48bhp I 44lb-ft Words: Tony Carter Photos: Milagro The V7 range has been nipped and tucked for 2015. With three models in the range – the Stone, Special and Racer – each with their own styling as well as…
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Kawasaki Z1000SX long term review | That new bike feeling
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Rider: John Milbank | Bike: 2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX | Current fuel economy: 46.5mpg | Cost when new: £9699 + £215.95 for a top box My time in the saddle has been but a blip compared to the experience of many of you, but even after 18 years, I’m still amazed at how a bike can be transformed by a…
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British engineers to debut new motorcycle at the Dakar Rally 2015
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After two and a half years in development, Northamptonshire based Rally Raid Products have finally been approved to compete in the Dakar Rally 2015 this coming January with their own branded motorcycle – the LC4-50. The Dakar Rally – formally the ‘Paris-Dakar’, now held in South America – is the longest and most arduous off-road…
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The biggest causes of road accidents revealed
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A new study from the UK’s leading discount brand has unveiled that 47% of road accidents are caused by distracted drivers, of which the majority (53%) are distracted by children, followed by mobile phones and animals in the list of the five worst driver distractions. According to new research, half of accidents on the road…
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Hydraulic clutch conversion kit for Kawasaki Z1000SX from Magura
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German motorcycle control specialists Magura have developed an hydraulic clutch conversion kit for Kawasaki’s popular Z1000SX sports tourer. Designed to replace the Zed’s standard cable set-up, the Magura Hymec kit is engineered to make clutch operation 20% lighter: improving feel and control, eliminating ‘fade’ and helping to reduce fatigue – essential for long days in…
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Yamaha R1 and R1M prices revealed
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It has just been announced that the incredible Yamaha R1 will cost £14,999, while the top-spec Yamaha R1M price is £18,499. Yamaha has also opened the R1M registration system, which can be accessed at: r1m.yamaha-motor.eu/en-GB/registration Whether you’re a sports bike fan or not, the Yamaha R1 and R1M are very important machines as the industry attempts to reignite the motorcycle…
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Don’t lose money by buying a cloned motorcycle
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HPI reminds used buyers to protect themselves from vehicle identity theft so they don’t end up being duped into buying a cloned motorcycle. Often used buyers can be too trusting, leaving them open to the very real threat of vehicle cloning, warns HPI, the provider of www.hpicheck.com. Fraudsters continue to use more sophisticated methods to hide…
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BMW Boxer styled watch: Christmas gift idea for motorcycle riders
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If you’re looking for inspiration for Christmas gift ideas for motorcycle riders, then here’s an idea for BMW fans – the limited edition Wunderlich Boxer Watch II celebrates the 16-year history of the latest Boxer twins. Designed to mimic the R series’ instruments, the watch features a double movement and off-set faces – one for hours/minutes…
