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2015 Yamaha XJR1300 review
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2015 Yamaha XJR1300 review | From £8,5999 | 98bhp@8000rpm | 80ft-lb@6000rpm | 1,251cc air-cooled inline four-cylinder Tested by: Tony Carter Big machines from years ago are all the rage these days, but Yamaha could never be accused of jumping on a bandwagon – the XJR1300 is now in its 20th year, so giving this…
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2015 KTM 1290 Super Adventure review
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2015 KTM 1290 Super Adventure review | £15,999 | 160bhp @ 8750rpm | 103lb-ft @ 6750rpm | 1301cc, 4-stroke two-cylinder 75 degree V-twin Tested by: Tony Carter This is the biggest of the large Adventure bikes from the Austrians. It’s a flag-carrier for the new era of modern motorcycling. It’s a mile eater. It’s also…
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WSBK | Phillip Island | Race 2: Leon Haslam takes the win
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The second race of the Swann Insurance Australian Round was another one to remember, given the thrilling finale that saw Leon Haslam (Aprilia Racing Team – Red Devils) edging out Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team) for the win at the finish line by just 0.010. The 31-year-old from Derby, England, enjoyed better drive out of…
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WSBK | Phillip Island | Race 1: Jonathan Rea takes first victory
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The opening race of the 2015 eni FIM Superbike World Championship was held in hot and sunny conditions at the Phillip Island circuit with Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team) taking the opening victory of the year after a titanic 22-lap fight with Leon Haslam (Aprilia Racing Team – Red Devils) and Chaz Davies (Aruba Ducati…
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Agostini to headline International Classic show at Cadwell Park
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Motorcycling legend Giacomo Agostini will join a host of two-wheeled stars for a major new event, the International Classic, at Lincolnshire’s Cadwell Park on 25/26 July. The most successful rider in World Championship history will meet fans and ride a 500cc MV Agusta at the venue’s two-day celebrations of its long and distinguished association with…
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Bikers Only car insurance: because motorcyclists make better drivers!
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Recent research instigated by Carole Nash found that motorcyclists’ knowledge of road safety is almost twice as good as that of car drivers. To reflect that, the specialist brokers has now launched a new car insurance policy entitled ‘Bikers Only’. A poll of 3,000 people highlighted that more than 60 per cent of riders know…
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Krazy Horse to exhibit at KICKBACK show
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The organisers of KICKBACK are pleased to announce that Krazy Horse will be exhibiting at the national custom bike show at Stoneleigh Park on 28-29 March. Krazy Horse of Bury St Edmunds will be bringing a beautiful collection of original Samurai Choppers from Zero Engineering. Lamb Engineering will also at KICKBACK with a stunning collection of custom-engineered masterpieces from…
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Scottoiler celebrates 30 years of chain protection
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30 years ago Fraser Scott first presented his invention the Scottoiler – an automatic motorcycle chain oiler – to the public at the Motorcycle Live Show in Birmingham. Now, 30 years later, Scottoiler is an established brand in the motorcycle industry with global market penetration. “Motorcycles have always been central to my life” said Fraser. “My first memory…
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Haynes releases Triumph Tiger 800 & 800XC workshop manual
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Haynes has released a new workshop manual for the Triumph Tiger 800 and 800XC, for just £24.99. The new manual covers both the Tiger 800 and 800 XC, adding to Haynes’ expanding collection of car and bike manuals. Having sold over 200 million manuals worldwide over more than 50 years, Haynes is the industry leader in automotive manuals,…
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Vote for the best custom Harley Davidson
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29 Harley-Davidson authorised dealers have each used a wealth of customisation talent and the vast resources of Harley-Davidson Parts & Accessories to customise a standard Sportster Forty-Eight to find out; which dealership could win the coveted title of ‘Kings of Custom’? In order to create a level playing field, the finished machines must all have taken…
