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Mumbai bikers have to pledge to behave!
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Bikers in Mumbai will now have to swear an oath to be good boys and girls! Before a driving licence is issued, they must sign an indemnity bond promising to abide by motor vehicle rules and regulations. Transport Minister Diwakar Raote said “The thought to get indemnity bonds signed by bikers came to me after…
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New self-contained GPS motorcycle tracker system
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Oxford Product’s new motorcycle tracker, priced at £199.99, is self-contained, totally waterproof and powered by a lithium battery with up to a 10 year life expectancy (or up to 14,000 tracked positions). It’s claimed to be completely hassle-free, with no wiring or charging required. Simply conceal the portable GPS tracking system on your motorcycle and you will…
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BMW F800R and S1000XR prices revealed
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BMW Motorrad UK has announced pricing and model specifications for the 2015 S 1000 XR and F 800 R. The S 1000 XR adventure-sports motorcycle will be available for £12,400 OTR, with ABS, Automatic Stability Control (ASC) and two riding power modes as standard. Two model variants will also be available with a higher level of factory-fit…
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Industry insider: Three hot tips for your next motorcycle
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Every month, MyMotorcycleCheck’s valuations expert Rob Hobson reveals the trends in the motorcycle market that point to some wise buys for your next machine… “For our highly desirable model this month we’ve chosen the Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited. Still the ultimate bike of its type, this fully dressed V-Twin tourer has a…
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New Chris Pfeiffer edition Magura motorcycle handlebars
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German motorcycle control specialists Magura have developed a special CPX edition of their X-Line handlebars in conjunction with multiple World and European stunt riding champion Chris Pfeiffer. CPX bars are made from aircraft-specification shot-blasted aluminium using Magura’s patented X-line production process, one of only 2 worldwide patents for tapered handlebars. This ensures that the bars…
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Welsh government and RoSPA taking steps to help protect motorcyclists
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A funding pot of £510,000 has been made available for the development of innovative technologies that will help to cut motorcycle casualties in Wales. Funded by the Welsh Government and Innovate UK, and jointly run by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Wales, the Innovation in Reducing Motorcyclist Casualties in Wales project is a…
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Alex Lowes joins RST motorcycle race team
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Now in his second season riding for Voltcom Crescent Suzuki, Alex is set for a storming year aboard his GSXR1000, so the RST motorcycle clothing is proud to have him join the race department to help develop the kit for track, and road riders. “We are really excited to be working with Alex, and having…
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New sport-touring motorcycle tyres
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Maxxis tyres has announced an al-new motorcycle tyre for Sports Touring bikes. Available in Spring 2015, the Supermaxx ST redefines Maxxis’ high performance Radial offering, and has been designed to meet the needs of real road riders. The Maxxis Supermaxx ST features an all-new design with Mono-Spiral steel belts for improved structural rigidity, resulting in – Maxxis…
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Peugeot Django scooter gains 10% more power
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Peugeot’s ‘neo-retro’ range of Django scooters are now available with the option of a 150cc engine, producing 10% more power than the standard 125cc motor. Inspired by Peugeot’s S57C scooter of 1958, the Django combines the best of ‘fifties styling with the latest technology. Powered by a fuel-efficient 4-stroke engine, the Django 150 has LED…
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Retro-style motorcycle boots from TCX
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TCX’s exciting new retro-styled boots – revealed at Motorcycle Live – are now available in UK dealers… X-On Road Gore-Tex The Touring Line has always been one of the most popular collections in the TCX range and for 2015, the all-new X-On Road Gore-Tex has been added. Designed for medium-distance touring, the X-On Road features a Gore-Tex membrane and…
