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Aprilia announces 2015 motorcycle prices
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Aprilia today confirmed its 2015 motorcycle line-up and prices. The new-for-2015 Aprilia RSV4 RF has a dry weight pared down to 180Kg, forged wheels, Öhlins suspension, Aprilia APRC electronics and the lessons learnt through track success resulting in the V4 engine now producing 201hp. Finished in exclusive “Superpole” colours and at an on the road price of…
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IoM TT: McGuinness & Cummins with Honda for 2015 road racing
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Honda Motor Europe has confirmed that John McGuinness and Conor Cummins will once again form a two-man squad for its 2015 road racing campaign with the Honda Racing team. The ‘Morecambe Missile’ and the ‘Ramsey Rocket’ will contest the Superbike and Senior classes at the Isle of Man TT and the Superbike races at…
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Industry Insider: Concerns over motorcycle dealer network decline
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MyCarCheck.com/Trade uses industry data and feedback from independent and franchised dealers to highlight the trends in the trade. The company’s motorcycle expert, Rob Hobson, commented this monyj: “At the start of a new year it is always interesting to ponder how the coming months might pan out. The aim must be to build on last year’s…
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Two new causal hoodies from Triumph
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Triumph Motorcycles has released a pair of ‘his and hers’ hoodies to keep you warm this winter, whether you’re on the bike, down the pub, or curled up in from of a Duke DVD… Both created to commemorate the year 1902, when the first Triumph bike was manufactured in the Midlands, the new Sherpa clothing range is made from…
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New Piaggio system turns a scooter into a loudspeaker!
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Leafy suburb residents will no doubt be delighted to hear that music fans can now turn their scooters into a mobile sound system, with a unique new accessory from Piaggio. Piaggio’s Sound System (PSS) turns the body parts of the scooter into a loud-speaker, allowing riders to listen to their favourite songs without having to…
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Motorcycle theft eliminated in Westminster
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Motorcycle thieves are now avoiding St James’s Square in London, thanks to a series of anti-theft initiatives. The Square was identified as one of four ‘hotspots’ for motorcycle theft by Westminster City Council, with around 52 motorcycles or scooters stolen each year from its parking bays – around one a week. £1 million worth of…
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Make drivers hear you with the Denali Soundbomb motorcycle horn
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The Denali SoundBomb 120db dual-tone motorcycle horn is now available from R&G. Designed for riders who want to be noticed, the compact SoundBomb is four times louder than a standard horn; think freight train and you can get the idea. The unique design of the Denali features a rugged, moulded clamp that mechanically mates the…
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WK TomCat review
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WK Bikes TomCat review | £1199 | 10bhp | Single-cylinder air-cooled 4-stroke Tested By: Carli Ann Smith Photos: Rich Addison WK Bikes has launched a commuter machine to join its already strong line-up – a brand-new machine with looks inspired by the iconic Suzuki VanVan. Tell me about the engine The TomCat is powered…
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How to pack your luggage for a motorcycle adventure
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Young British adventure motorcyclist Rhys Lawrey, AKA 2moroRider, is approaching the half-way mark in his 50,000-mile round-the-world trip on a Triumph Tiger 800XC called ‘Tigger’. You might think that you need a lot of luggage for a year-long journey across 75 countries and six continents, but Rhys likes to travel light. Here’s how he does…
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Mash Roadstar 400 review
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Mash Roadstar 400 review | £3799 | 29bhp@7000rpm | 22lb-ft@5500rpm | air-cooled 4-valve single Tested by: Peter Henshaw Photos by: Mykel Nicolaou The Mash is that rare thing in motorcycling; an entirely new brand. Yet the Roadstar 400 is based around 1980s technology. This bike is really about its cool retro styling – a…
