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2moroRider: First video diary
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22-year old Rhys Lawrey – 2moroRider – left London on the 3rd May, setting out to break the Guinness World Record for the ‘Most Consecutive Capital Cities Visited by Motorcycle’ as well as setting a new World Record for ‘The Youngest Person to Circumnavigate the World by Motorcycle’. The current record for the most capital cities visited is…
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Compensation for pothole damage claims up 750%
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Councils in the areas worst hit by the winter storms are now facing a different kind of flood – a rising swell of automotive compensation claims – according to campaign website, Potholes.co.uk. While homeowners seek compensation for damage to their houses, road users are also demanding remuneration for faults caused by pothole-ridden stretches of saturated roads.…
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JUST LAUNCHED: Yamaha MT-125
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Yamaha’s recently launched MT-09 and MT-07 have powered to the top of the sales rankings and captured the imagination of European motorcyclists who are looking for a new kind of riding excitement. Inspired by the Dark Side of Japan, these edgy new MT models are all about pure riding emotion. For 2014 Yamaha expand…
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New lap record set by Josh Brookes at Oulton park
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Josh Brookes illustrated the performance and durability of the new 17” Pirelli DIABLO™ Superbike tyres by setting a new lap record on the penultimate lap of a thrilling MCE British Superbike Championship race at Oulton Park. His arch rival and race one winner Shane Byrne hailed the new tyres as ‘impressive’ and acknowledged them…
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2moroRider: Around the world and into the record books!
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Twenty-two-year-old Rhys Lawrey left the Triumph motorcycle factory in Hinckley earlier today (Friday 2 May) to begin an epic record-breaking ride around the world. Under the 2moroRider banner, Rhys plans to spend the next 12 months riding his Triumph Tiger 800 XC across six continents, travelling through 73 countries and covering 50,000 miles. When he…
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New HJC Rpha touring helmet now available
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This is HJC’s most important new product for 2014. It’s described as a fully spec’d touring helmet with every feature you would expect of a premium lid; “Beautifully lightweight and immaculately appointed”. The super-light composite shell comes in 3 sizes, to minimise weight and bulk. Your skin benefits from a silky smooth, anti-allergenic SilverCool…
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New models from Kawasaki celebrate 30 years of the Ninja
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With its introduction into the American market as the very first Ninja in 1984, the GPz900R was a fitting opening chapter in the story of the Kawasaki Ninja brand which will mark its thirtieth year of existence in 2014. To mark the occasion, Kawasaki has created a Ninja 30 year logo and celebrations are…
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GlobeBusters leave London for Bangkok
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Double Guinness World Record holder Kevin Sanders is leading a group of ten motorcyclists on a 13,000 mile long overland expedition from London to Bangkok. Leaving London’s Ace Cafe on Saturday 3rd May, they are due to arrive in the Thai capital at the end of July. The team has a truly international feel,…
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New aftermarket motorcycle clutch kits from Gecko
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Internet parts specialist Wemoto stocks an ever-expanding range of Gecko motorcycle clutch friction plates, covering a wide range of road, off-road, adventure and custom motorcycles and selected ATVs. Manufactured to original equipment specifications, Gecko clutch kits use high-quality replacement friction plates that provide optimum performance and exceptional value for money. So they bite hard for…
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Electric motorcycle breaks 200km ‘tank range’
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Austrian electric motorcycle company Johammer has built a cruiser that can, reportedly, complete more than 200km (125 miles) to a charge – equivalent to modern conventionally fuelled motorcycles. The hub-centre steered machine’s batteries give a guaranteed 200,000km (125,000 mile)/four year lifetime without dropping below 85% of peak battery efficiency. It also does away with…
