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Fantastic rider benefits announced for KTM RC390 Cup
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The appeal of the Santander Consumer Finance KTM British Junior Cup RC 390 Cup has been further bolstered with a host of benefits for participants in the form of free product packages from Motorex and R&G, Metzeler tyres for race winners and the chance for two riders to go to the MotoGP™ Red Bull Rookies…
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EXO2 Stormchaser heated motorcycle jacket review
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EXO2 Stormchaser heated motorcycle jacket review | From £259.99 | www.exo2.co.uk | 01698 746347 | Tested by Roger Jones I’m an all-year-round rider and for a number of years I’ve been using a heated vest. However, my old bones are feeling the pinch so I decided it was time to upgrade to a full heated jacket. The fit is comfortable…
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Quick release brake couplings from Venhill
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British braking specialist Venhill has developed a quick-release dry coupling for its Powerhose Plus braided brake lines. Fitting a quick-release coupling allows riders to separate and reconnect a brake line without brake fluid leaking out or air getting in to the system. QR couplings are particularly useful for endurance racing, when callipers and/or master cylinders need…
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Paris prepares to ban motorcycles over five years old!
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Parisian motorcyclists have once again undertaken a mass protest against anti-biking legislation. Paris Council proposes banning two-wheeled vehicles registered before 2000, with similar bans on other older vehicles. According to French motorcycle groups, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo wants to ban all motorcycles built before 2015 in 2020! The French Federation of Angry Bikers (FFMC), one…
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2015 Yard Built Yamaha VMAX revealed
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Yamaha’s Yard Built projects see the world’s top customisers adding their unique style to the Japanese company’s machines. One of these projects last year also led to the new-for-2015 XJR1300 and XJR1300 Racer. Now, 30 years after the Yamaha VMAX was launched, the company has revealed the first pictures of German Builder JvB-moto’s take on…
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Cancelled Donington MotoGP confirmed for Silverstone
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Silverstone Circuit and Circuit of Wales have confirmed they have reached an agreement which will see Silverstone hosting the British round of MotoGP™ in 2015. The FIM has confirmed that Silverstone will finally be the host venue. The event will take place over the weekend of 28 – 30 August 2015 and the arrangement has secured…
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Confederate Hellcat X132 Speedster review
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Confederate Hellcat X132 Speedster | $65,000 (around £43,150) | 121bhp@5100rpm | 140lb-ft@2000rpm | 2163cc air/oil cooled triple camshaft OHV V-Twin Tested by Alan Cathcart Photos by Phil Hawkins As Design Director of Ducati, Pierre Terblanche was responsible for such landmark models as the Multistrada, Hypermotard and MH900e. He briefly joined Alabama, USA-based Confederate motors to…
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Circuit of Wales responds to cancellation of Donington MotoGP
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Following on from the recent announcement by Donington Park regarding the failure to meet an agreement, and subsequent cancelling of the 2015 MotoGP on August 30 at the Leicestershire circuit, the Circuit of Wales has issued the following statement: “The Circuit of Wales is disappointed to have been unable to reach a contractual agreement with Donington Park Racing Limited…
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Book your BikeSafe motorcycle training course now!
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Here at MoreBikes we’re huge fans of the Police BikeSafe course. Now before you click off, thinking “That’s not for me, it’ll be boring and I don’t want a copper following me around”, check out Carli’s feature here. Having both been on the course, I can honestly say it’s a LOT of fun, hugely rewarding…
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MV Agusta launches class-leading finance deal
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MV Agusta has just announced a finance deal of 2.9% APR across a range of bikes, including the awesome new Stradale, reviewed here. Unlike many of the popular PCP (Personal Contract Purchase plans) out there, MV’s current deal requires a deposit, then the simplicity of 30 monthly payments at a rate better than you’ll get from the bank, even…
