Adventure Bikes
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Prototype ELECTRIC motocrosser based on Yamaha’s YZ250F
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Dohms and Spike Technologies have joined forces to develop a MX machine with an electric drive. The Dutch companies have got support from Yamaha Europe and the Dutch motorcycle riders’ association KNMV – which suggests things are pretty serious. Using a conventional Yamaha YZ250F as a base – Spike technologies are supplying the battery, while…
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VIDEO: Pol Tarrés shows us how it’s done on Yamaha’s Tenere 700
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Wheelies, powerslides, jumps and hill climbs; Yamaha’s Tenere 700 can do it all. Well, when it’s being ridden by Pol Tarrés it can… Spaniard Pol Tarrés knows a thing or two about how to handle a bike – he’s a former World Trials Champion who’s more recently turned his hand to Enduro. But instead of…
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NEW GEAR: These Richa jeans were made for ADVENTURE
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The aptly named, ‘Adventure Jeans’ from Richa are reinforced with Denim Cordura fibres for increased abrasion resistance and boast safety stitching on all the seams – not just in key areas – to prevent ripping and tears. But this is where the Richa Adventure Jeans get even more special – they have YKK zippers from…
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Ewan and Charley’s ‘Long Way Up’ will premiere on September 18
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Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s 13,000 mile odyssey through South and Central America has finally got a release date.
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SPY SHOTS: BMW’s new G310GS and G310R caught road testing
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It looks like BMW’s been busy updating its small capacity adventure bike and roadster for 2021. Spy shots have emerged of BMW’s G310GS and G310R out testing in India. And by the looks of things, they’re pretty much ready to go – which indicates we’ll likely see them launched at the end of the year.…
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PRODUCTS: Richa’s NEW Colt adventure boots
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The latest boots to join Richa’s footwear ‘line-up’ are the Colt boots. They’re made from full leather and available in a choice of long or short, and in both black and brown. Are you still with us?! The long boots are priced at £119.99 and the shorter ones are under-£100 at £99.99. Both choices are…
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NEW GEAR: RST’s Airbag Collection for 2020
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British brand RST has joined the airbag revolution for 2020, with a range of integrated airbag jackets and a race suit. But it’s doing things a little bit differently to airbag pioneers Dainese and Alpinestars. Instead of developing their own technology from the ground up, RST has adopted the tried and tested airbag from French…
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KTM’s latest 450 Rally Replica. The closest YOU can get to a factory Dakar racer.
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It’s that time of the year again. KTM’s launching its new limited edition 450 Rally Replica for 2021. Taking lessons learned from its rally raid exploits over the past year, KTM’s made some big improvements for 2021. Its fiery 450cc engine is mated to a brand-new gearbox and revised shift mechanism. The gear ratios are…
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Watsonian reveal new colours for Royal Enfield’s Himalayan. Which would YOU choose?
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Watsonian-Squire has been busy during lockdown, adding a splash of colour to Royal Enfield’s much loved Himalayan. Famous sidecar specialist and long-time Royal Enfield dealer Watsonian has come up with three special edition colour options for the Indian-built 411cc adventure machine. For an extra £700, you can choose a Himalayan that’s had its fuel tank…
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Ducati’s working on THREE new models. Enduro 1260 Grand Tour, Diavel Lamborghini and Scrambler 1100 Pro Dark coming for 2021?
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Documents filed with the US Environmental Protection Agency confirm that Ducati’s planning to release an Enduro 1260 Grand Tour, Diavel Lamborghini and Scrambler 1100 Pro Dark next year. There’s a few ways we can work out what manufacturers are working on for the coming year. One of them is environment registration documents. And that’s exactly…
