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Is Honda about to reveal a new BIG 1100cc Rebel?
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The dust has barely settled after BMW revealed its new R18 cruiser, but already there’s talk of another. This time from the unlikely direction of Honda. We haven’t heard anything about this from the factory, but our Japanese colleagues from Young Machine magazine are certain that this will happen. And they are usually on the…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day One
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What’s it like exploring the foothills of the Himalayas on a Royal Enfield Himalayan? We found out! Touring in India is like sipping a fine cocktail – it fills your mind with an intoxicating mix of colours, smells, sounds and flavours. Except that you can’t just delicately get your lips wet for a little taste…
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Stuff to do while you and the kids are stuck at home
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Yamaha and KTM are keeping bike-mad families busy during the lockdown with games and activities In a space of just a few weeks, our lives have changed dramatically as we follow the government’s advice to stay at home. In an effort to keep people entertained during this time, Yamaha Motor UK has released a variety…
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Cake’s ELECTRIC utility motorcycle: the Ösa.
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Make sure you’re sitting down when you read the price of this thing. Following the release of its Kalk dirt-bike style electric machine, Swedish bike builders Cake has just released the details of its newest project: the Ösa. Alright, so this one’s a little bit leftfield. It’s certainly not a looker, but with a claimed…
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YOU can explore the Ducati, BMW and Harley Davidson museums from the comfort of your sofa.
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Want to check out some truly special bikes while we’re on lockdown? Now you can. The Ducati, BMW and Harley-Davidson museums are open for business on Google Maps. That’s right. Head over to Google Maps, select Street View and simply drag and drop the little orange man onto your museum of choice. You can check…
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Honda’s CT 125 is coming to Europe. Factory files designs with EU patent office.
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Honda’s filed a batch of design drawings with the European Patent Office which confirms the upcoming release of its newest Cub Trail 125. Following the big reveal of Honda’s latest generation CT 125 at the Tokyo Motor Show a few months ago, we’ve been eagerly waiting for news from the Japanese factory that we’re…
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VIDEO: Riding big bikes off-road. Ducati’s Beppe Gualini explains how.
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Ten-time Dakar competitor and Ducati off-road expert Beppe Gualini has released a video breaking down how to handle a big bike off-road. There’s a lot of scepticism about just how well big adventure bikes handle off-road. Ok, so there’s little doubt what they can do in the hands of experts, but for us mere mortal…
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RUMOURS: TVS Motor looks to BUY Norton brand.
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Following the demise of Donington-based Norton Motorcycles, a handful of buyers have come forward to express an interest in snapping up the brand. TVS Motor is one of them. According to Bloomberg, there have been numerous purchase requests – but only eight will be able to move onto the next phase of the buyout. No…
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FETTLING FRIDAY: How to REPLACE your bike's chain and sprockets. Episode Three.
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In the third episode of our new Basic Motorcycle Maintenance series our trusted mechanic Rob Bean shows you exactly what it takes to change your bike’s chain and sprockets, taking you through the process step-by-step. If you’ve always fancied getting your hands dirty and giving your bike a service, but never had the confidence to…
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Celebrate the life & times of Percy Tait with Mortons Archive pictorial
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Motorcycle sport lost a true legend when Percy Tait passed away in November 2019, aged 90.
