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BUILDING: A track-ready machine
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Dean Ellison shares his wisdom… While it could be argued that buying a readily built track bike is a great route to go down, it’s not without its pitfalls. It is a bit of a lottery because quite often you’re buying on faith, and the hope that the bike you’re purchasing is what the seller…
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DAY RIDE: Antrim Coast Road
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Mikko Nieminen reports… Pics: Geoff Hill and Mikko Nieminen The Antrim Coast Road is one of the top rides in the UK, but I would be lying if I said that this was a great winter ride from start to finish. Not because the coast road itself isn’t great (it really is!), but because I had…
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Trials legend Mick Andrews to star at Classic Dirt Bike Show
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Two-time European trials champion Mick Andrews has been confirmed as the second star guest at next year’s Classic Dirt Bike Show sponsored by Hagon.
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TESTED: Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT
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Bikes with auto gearboxes seem to be the ‘in thing’ right now, with recent additions to the market coming from BMW, KTM, Honda and, now, Yamaha. John McAvoy gave the latter brand’s new, fancy Y-AMT system a spin to see whether it’s the gamechanger we’re looking for. This isn’t the first time that Yamaha have…
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BMW R 1300 GSA: Is bigger better?
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Bruce Wilson finds out… With a monstrous 30-litre tank, 269 kilos of Bavarian bulk, and more gadgets than a Bond car, the new BMW R 1300 GSA isn’t exactly lacking. It’s packed with power, tech, and a devilish ability to tackle trails and twisties alike. But is this heavyweight really the king of adventure? That…
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R&G: Launch 12 Days Of Christmas Campaign
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With the festive season just around the corner, crash protection specialist R&G is launching a ‘12 Days of Christmas’ campaign to give bikers the chance to get those last minute presents before the big day. After a fantastic year, R&G is giving motorcyclists the chance for some final savings with its special 12 Days of…
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Kempton Classic Bike Show and Autojumble is cancelled
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The popular Kempton Classic Bike Show and Autojumble, originally scheduled to be held at Kempton Racecourse this Saturday on December 7, 2024, has had to be cancelled due to safety concerns. The decision was made by the organisers, Mortons Media Group Ltd., due to the current weather forecast and the anticipated impact of Storm Darragh.…
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KIT TESTED: Halvarssons Racken Jacket and Rinn Pants
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Mike tells us what we need to know… I’m sure most of us have been caught out by a sudden change in the weather, watching as thunder clouds roll in, with no escape route. Perhaps that is why those bikers who enjoy touring so often opt for textiles. They keep you dry; they keep you…
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DUCATI: Next-gen V2 motor
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Released just before the EICMA show; the new mid-power Ducati V2 engine for the foreseeable future. The big news is the firm’s dropped the desmodromic valves, and is using common old coil springs for its valve control. What next – hairpin springs? Anyway, what we lose in unique engine tech, we regain in easier servicing,…
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5 days to go until the Kempton Classic Bike Show and Autojumble!
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The season finale of the Kempton Autojumble takes place this Saturday, December 7 at the Kempton Park racecourse in Sunbury-on-Thames – the perfect place for all motorcycle enthusiasts!
