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  • Top Roads: Scottish Borders

    Top Roads: Scottish Borders

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    After some inspiration for 2024? How about the Scottish Boarders… The Scottish Borders is a haven for bikers. It’s often bypassed by tourists pressing on to get up to the more dramatic Highlands, but they’re missing out on some seriously special scenery and surprisingly quiet twisty roads. What more does any biker need? MOFFAT MAGIC…

  • Engine oil selection… the basics

    Engine oil selection… the basics

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    An overview of the different types of motorcycle engine oils and how to choose the right one depending on the type of motorcycle and operating conditions.

  • Skye Loop on a Suzuki Hayabusa | Day Ride

    Skye Loop on a Suzuki Hayabusa | Day Ride

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    A loop around the northern half of Skye, based around the capital of the island, Portree.

  • Ducati DRE: Race Academy

    Ducati DRE: Race Academy

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    Mixing Italian exotica with an iconic circuit and a smattering of MotoGP stars, Ducati’s inaugural DRE Race Academy was every bit the success its formula suggested it would be. Fast Bikes Editor Bruce Wilson reveals all… Some days just start better than others… like when you open your bedroom curtains and stare down at one…

  • Japan’s first V-Twin Superbike: 1998 – 2001 Suzuki TL1000R

    Japan’s first V-Twin Superbike: 1998 – 2001 Suzuki TL1000R

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    In 1998, Suzuki attempted to take on Ducati head-to-head. Things didn’t go well…

  • Speed is Expensive: the Vincent story told by the people who were there in new documentary

    Speed is Expensive: the Vincent story told by the people who were there in new documentary

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    A new documentary follows the life and career of legendary motorcycle designer Philip Vincent, told by the people who were there. Alex Bestwick speaks to director David Lancaster about bringing the Vincent story to the screen.

  • A tale of two Ténérés | 700 Ténéré Test Ride

    A tale of two Ténérés | 700 Ténéré Test Ride

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    Mossy takes a look at two versions of Yamaha’s popular trailie twin.

  • King Kenny: Ironing out the kinks

    King Kenny: Ironing out the kinks

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    The VJMC’s Steve Cooper remembers… 1979 had been a holding position with Kenny Roberts doing his utmost to fend off the serried ranks of Suzuki RG500s. Unable to give him the extra power he wanted, the factory embarked on a mass loss programme – aluminium would replace steel for the chassis and the motor would…

  • Vietnam on a Honda Blade | Long Ride

    Vietnam on a Honda Blade | Long Ride

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    How to survive riding the roads of Vietnam… on a Honda Blade.

  • Test Ride: Honda CRF300L vs KTM 890 Adventure R

    Test Ride: Honda CRF300L vs KTM 890 Adventure R

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    We took two very different bikes out to the Peak District to see if size matters – one way or another…

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