Tony Carter
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Project LiveWire is official: The new Harley-Davidson electric motorcycle
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Today, Harley-Davidson reveals Project LiveWire – the first Harley-Davidson electric motorcycle. In keeping with the company’s customer-led product development approach, starting next week select consumers across the U.S.A. will be able to ride and provide feedback on the bike, helping to shape the future of Harley-Davidson’s first-ever electric motorcycle. While not immediately for sale, Project…
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2014 Yamaha MT-09 Street Rally review
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£7699 | 113bhp@10,000rpm | 64.5lb-ft@8000rpm | 847cc liquid-cooled triple Tested by: Steve Rose Photos by: John Milbank Yamaha’s brilliant new triple puts on its Motard-frock and Doc Martens. ‘Tonight Matthew, I’m going to be a street-rallying mega-moto’ The first derivative of Yamaha’s stunning new MT-09 roadster turns the road bike into something resembling an 847cc, Mad Max-styled supermoto. The…
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Free tour event: Discover the Dark Side when you test ride a Yamaha MT
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Building on the critical acclaim the extraordinary new MT range has received, Yamaha has created a unique and exciting tour to be held over 5 separate weekends, at selected venues around the UK, where riders can ‘Experience the Dark Side of Japan’ riding one of the latest MT models including the MT-09 Street Rally…
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Kawasaki Scottoiler kit now available
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Motorcycle chain oiler manufacturer Scottoiler has introduced a special Kawasaki version of the market leading vSystem. The Kawasaki Kit extends the range of bike specific lubrication kits which are already available for Ducati, KTM, and most recently, Suzuki motorcycles. The Kawasaki Kit – which should give between 500-1000 miles between refills – includes special parts…
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Win a £500 voucher for Bikenation
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Bennetts has just launched a commuter survey to investigate the effects that commuting by motorcycle/scooter has on productivity levels in the workplace. If you enter your email address at the end (it takes about five minutes), you’ll be entered into a prize draw with the winner receiving a £500 Bikenation.co.uk voucher, and five runners-up getting a £100 Bikenation.co.uk voucher each. [button link=”http://myvoice.co.uk/uc/admin/e1bf/?a=MB1″…
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Your chance to buy Rossi’s leathers
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The Dainese D-Air Racing suit worn by Valentino Rossi at the Italian Grand Prix is now for sale on eBay. [button link=”https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.it%2Fitm%2F181436615634%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%3AMESCX%3AIT%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m1554.l2649&edit-text=” type=”big” newwindow=”yes”] Click to see the auction[/button] The lucky bidder will receive the authentic suit delivered inside a special display case, autographed by the nine-time World Champion. There’s free shipping, but with bids already…
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Reader Review: 2004 Ducati 750 Sport | Reader review
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Name: Julie Smith From: Doncaster Occupation: Environmental Health and Safety Manager Owned bike for: Five years Tell us about it: I’d always been into bikes and often went out as a pillion. I didn’t pass my test until I was 40 and can honestly say it’s definitely one of the best things I ever did.…
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Duchinni D405 helmet review
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Tested by: John Milbank RRP: £79.99 More info: www.thekeycollection.co.uk | 0117 977 9200 It’s easiest to say what you don’t get with this budget lid: A quick-release, anti-fog visor. And, ermm… that’s it! The Duchinni D405 is an EC22.05 approved helmet with ABS shell, quick-release seat-belt style chin-strap, integrated flip-down sun visor, and a removable, washable…
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Reader Review: 2002 Honda Blackbird CBR1100XX | Reader review
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Name: Roger Beedham From: Nottinghamshire Riding for: 50 Years Price paid for the bike: £6000 in 2002 from Germany What type of riding do you do: Fast touring Tell us about the engine: It’s very, very quick and reliable, yet still manages to be really smooth. What’s the chassis like? The Honda Blackbird chassis gives very good del, though it’s heavy compared to today’s…
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What do motorcycles mean to you?
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I just saw this great picture – taken by top bike industry fella Luke Brackenbury – of his lad in a local bike dealership. To me, this just sums up my love for motorcycles… the apparent awe of the boy as he stares out at the sea of machinery reminds me how lucky I am to be a biker. What…
