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14 motorcycles you need to own (you just haven’t realised yet)
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Walking around the Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics show, I saw bike after bike that I wanted to buy. That’s the trouble with the Stafford show – while there are hundreds of beautiful classic machines from all eras, along with stall after stall of parts, accessories, tools, kit and clothing, there are also hundreds of tempting…
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2011 Kawasaki W800 vs Triumph Bonneville | Group test review
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Kawasaki W800 vs Triumph Bonneville: Two modern retro-styled roadsters, and great bikes in their own right or a poor nod to a time gone by? Steve Rose and Bruce Wilson took used examples from 2011 for a ride to find out… Steve’s ride on the Kawasaki W800 It’s 6am somewhere in middle England. The sound of a lone…
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2013 Yamaha MT-07 | Used bike review
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Yamaha MT-07 | Dealer’s price: £4699 | 74bhp | 50lb-ft | Liquid-cooled parallel-twin Words and photos: Bob Pickett The MT-07 fills a very important role in the revised and revived Yamaha lineup. It is the introduction to big bikes for the newly qualified; it has to appeal to the commuter set who want an…
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Bikers know more about road safety. Duh, obviously!
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Motorcyclists’ knowledge of road safety is almost twice as good as that of car drivers, a new study has revealed. More than 60% of riders know what the safe stopping distance is in rainy conditions at 30mph – 150 feet – compared to 34 per cent of motorists. And those on two wheels are also much…
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A fascinating insight into the life of Lino Dainese
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A Vespa ride to London gave young Lino Dainese the inspiration to start making leathers. You might have heard of his Vicenza-based brand… Thanks to a special relationship with a local craftsmen, Lino had the opportunity to uncover and develop what he called the “intelligence of the hands” that, still today, is the heart and soul of the…
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New motorcycle coolant from Silkolene
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Fuchs Silkolene Mag Cool is a long-term anti-freeze and coolant concentrate based on mono-ethylene glycol for use in motorcycle engines, especially those containing the latest magnesium alloy technology. Fuchs Silkolene Mag Coois free from nitrates, silicates and phosphates and is formulated using the latest advanced Organic Acid Technology (OAT). Fuchs Silkolene Mag Coo protects highly stressed engines from frost,…
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How to ride in winter | IAM motorcycle advice
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Peter Rodger, Chief Examiner at the Institute of Advanced Motorists, has shared his five top tips to help you ride in winter. Check them out, then tell us what YOUR tips are at the bottom of the page… There may be rubble ahead When you’re riding in the rain look well ahead; make sure you…
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Petrol can safety to improve with new spouts
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Change in UK regulations will prevent hundreds of burns, save money and stop pollution, say Gloucestershire inventors of a non-spill spout. The Health and Safety Executive evaluated the safety benefits of a simple addition to the standard plastic petrol can spout and as a result they have included non-spill spouts in new regulations. New Petrol…
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Replacement BMW shocks available from Wemoto
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Internet parts specialist Wemoto has expanded its line of top-quality YSS Top Line emulsion gas shock absorbers to fit a large range of popular BMW models. Now the largest manufacturer of aftermarket shock absorbers, YSS is renowned for its use of high quality components and cutting edge technology. All YSS shocks utilise specially heat treated…
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Yamaha WR250F | 2015 new motorcycles
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Along with the announcement of a brand-new R3, Yamaha has revealed a full revamp to its popular enduro machine – the Yamaha WR250F. With its reverse cylinder, the engine is effectively backwards – the inlet is at the front of the bike, allowing air to be drawn straight in, while the exhaust exits the cylinder at…
