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Suzuki recall UK motorcycles
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After news that Suzuki USA has issued a recall notice for 23,073 GSXR750 and GSX-R1000s to replace the chain adjuster, Suzuki UK has confirmed that 3752 owners in the United Kingdom will shortly receive a notification from the DVLA. Dealers are already aware, with the Suzuki recall notice covering 2011-2014 model year (L1 to L4) versions of the…
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2015 BMW S1000RR review
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2015 BMW S1000RR review | £13,700 | 199bhp@13,500rpm | 83lb-ft@10,500rpm | 999cc liquid-cooled inline-four Tested by Bruce Wilson Meet the awesome BMW S1000RR. It’s the first production super-sport bike to have the option of cruise control and heated grips. It also has a real-time lean angle display, and an optional World Superbike-style quick-shifter. The updates mean more…
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Innovative new waterproof jacket | Your chance to get involved
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We reported on this clever design of rain suit a few months ago, but sadly it failed to reach its goal. Now it’s back, and the makers claim the Funnell is better AND cheaper than before. It’s a backpack that can protect you from the sudden rain – a jacket that can be worn without removing the rucksack from your shoulder,…
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Coloured motorcycle radiator covers from R&G
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Leading motorcycle crash protection and damage prevention products provider, R&G, has introduced a range of colour options on its popular Radiator Guards, Oil Cooler Guards and Downpipe Grills available for a huge array of bikes. Following the Company’s introduction of the orange Radiator Guard for the KTM 1190 Adventure in 2013, R&G has answered requests…
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Beat vibrating motorcycle bars with Grip Buddies
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Grip Buddies are claimed to be a neat solution to the problem of ‘buzzing’ handlebars. Many riders experience a tingling sensation in their hands and fingers during a ride, which as well as being uncomfortable and unpleasant, can affect concentration and control. Grip Buddies are made from neoprene, which helps to absorb vibration from the bars.…
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Danes get motorcycle hearse funeral service
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Denmark’s first motorcycle hearse has been launched in the presence of Danish bike enthusiasts from the world wide Harley Owners Group, HOG. Due to an increasing demand for individual funerals in Denmark, the National Association of Funeral Directors, “Begravelse Danmark”, has introduced Denmark’s first motorcycle hearse – a custom-made 2013 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra with a sidecar, able…
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Foggy and Chili battle it out again
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Listen to Carl Fogarty (Foggy is now in I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here) and Pierfrancesco Chili as they argue about racing, fighting and more with Classic Motorcycle Mechanics magazine’s editor Bertie Simmonds at the recent Carole Nash Stafford show www.morebikes.co.uk/podcast-2
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MV Agusta Brutale 800 | 2015 new motorcycles
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Using the same retuned three-cylinder 798cc 140bhp engine as the just-announced MV Agusta Brutlae 800 Dragster. Price is £13,980 Euro (£11,045). MV says that a redesigned air box and optimised, more efficient fuel system, as well as tweaks to the fuel injection (two injectors per cylinder now) result in linear power delivery at low revs, and explosive performance at…
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MV Agusta Brutale 800RR Dragster | 2015 new motorcycles
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Thanks to leaked images, MV has released details of its new Butale 800 Dragster ahead of the EICMA show in Milan. The company also announced the new Brutale 800RR. The RR badge is said to be reserved for the company’s best four-cylinder machines, but it’s now found its way onto the triple of the Brutale…
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New enduro street motorcycle tyre: Pirelli Scorpion Trail II
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Designed for adventure touring and street enduro bikes, the new Scorpion Trail II tyres are said to be designed or the most demanding bikers, offering high mileage and consistent performance across various surfaces. The aggressive tread patter is claimed to offer good stability even at high speed, along with comfort and grip in all conditions – even…
