Tony Carter
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Suzuki announces price for Burgman 125
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The Burgman boasts unprecedented practicality for a machine of its size, including under-seat storage cavernous enough for two full-face helmets with a handy automatic interior light, and returns an impressive 97MPG*. Linked front and rear disc brakes make for better braking performance and safer operation when grip is reduced, while a low seat of…
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New Cosmic Flake Davida helmet options
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The Davida paintshop, having spent the winter mastering the idiosyncrasies and time consuming nature of metal flake paint effects, have now turned their inherent passion to the next challenge: a more sophisticated display of their helmet art skills. Combining their decades of experience in producing complex paint jobs on one of the most challenging…
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New AGV K3-SV Rossi rep helmet
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AGV are pleased to announce the launch of the brand new AGV K3-SV Rossi pack. Available exclusively in the UK are the new Rossi Winter Test 2012 blue (this graphic up until now has not been available on any other production helmet) and the Gothic 46 black, possibly the most recognisable of all of…
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Reader Review: 2009 Kawasaki Versys 650 | Reader review
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Name: Stan Tollerton From: West Midlands Riding for: 45 years Price paid for the bike: £3200 in June 2012 What type of riding do you do: Mix of motorways, A and B Roads Tell us about the engine: It’s punchy, flexible, and has good engine braking – you can drop a gear for a series of bends without needing to brake and sweep…
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Somerset police bikes to be fitted with speed cameras
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Three police motorcycles in Avon and Somerset will be fitted with speed cameras to capture speeding motorists. The bikes will support nine speed enforcement vans. A number of roadside speed cameras across the region will also be switched back on in the next few months. Chief Superintendent Ian Smith said the motorbikes “will extend the support…
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Oxford Hot Grips review
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Tested by: Wayne Tempest RRP: £79.99 Info: www.oxprod.com I hate riding my bike on cold winter mornings for one reason – your hands literally freeze. So, last winter I was so fed up with the pain, I fitted some Oxford heated grips. The company claim that these grips are really easy to fit, and most importantly are…
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Reader Review: Metzeler Z8 tyres | Reader review
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There comes a time when you just know that you have to bite the bullet and buy a new set of tyres; the rear on my FZ6 S2 Fazer had more square edges than round and the front just looked out of shape. My wallet involuntarily squeezed itself shut and completely ignored the 8,000…
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2014 Yamaha D’elight 125 review
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£1849 | Air-cooled 4-stroke | 7.1bhp | 5.6lb-ft Tested By: Carli Ann Smith Photos: Joe Dick Yamaha have bolstered its already strong range of commuting machines with the addition of a budget scooter: the D’elight. Priced at £1849, it aims to appeal to price-conscious bikers, and commuters looking for a brand-name without breaking the bank.…
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Indians pray to motorcycle shrine
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People are visiting a roadside shrine in Rajasthan in Northern India, to worship… a Royal Enfield motorcycle! The Enfield was owned by a man called Om Banna, who died in 1988 when he hit a tree while riding the bike. Locals say the bike ‘kept returning to the scene of the accident by itself’,…
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Inside enduro | Last minute comp proves a winner for Broderick
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I had a mate ring me on Saturday night and ask if I fancied a go at an enduro the following day? I figured I would. I’m always keen to get out and ride with new people and take on new tacks. The Shuckburgh event was hosted by Cotswold Enduro and there were over…
