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Motorcycle mechanic apprenticeship | Opportunities at the Honda Institute
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Now Ed Miliband sees apprenticeship opportunities as being one of his ‘national goals’, the schemes could be on the rise… Carli Ann Smith joined the students at the ground-breaking Honda Institute With a minimum age of 16 and no upper limit, the already well-established Honda Apprenticeship is open to mechanics working in an authorised Honda dealership anywhere in…
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Metzeler Sportec Klassic: New classic motorcycle tyres revealed
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Metzeler has released details of a new classic tyre – the Sportec Klassic – at Intermot. Here’s what the press release has to say… SPORTEC™ Klassik is the new METZELER tyre in the Classic segment for owners of motorcycles built from the 70s. A segment METZELER has always shown a great deal of attention, as…
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On Any Sunday – The Next Chapter premiers
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The world premiere of ‘On Any Sunday – The Next Chapter’ took place at the San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain, on September 26. The film, produced by Red Bull Media House and partially funded by KTM, is an exploration into the pursuit of excitement, passion and life in the two-wheeled world of motorcycle riding,…
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New Mitas C-25 & C-26 motocross tyres unveiled
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New motocross tyres were the highlight of Mitas’ presence at the 50th international motorcycle exhibition INTERMOT, held in Cologne, Germany. Mitas unveiled its new C-25 (front) and C-24 (rear) tyres for use on extra-soft and muddy terrains and the C-27 (front) and C-26 (rear) tyres for use on extra-hard and rocky terrains. “Mitas Moto has undertaken…
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Honda Forza 125 | 2015 new motorcycles
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UPDATE: For full review click here. Honda has just released details of a brand-new high-performance 125cc scooter for 2015. The Forza 125 is said to offer more than any other scooter in its class: more all-round, class-leading performance; more visual appeal; and more practicality. The scooter is designed for the highway ability and comfort of…
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2014 KTM RC390 review
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KTM RC390 | £4999 | 44bhp@9500rpm | 26lb-ft@7250rpm | 375cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC single Tested by Roland Brown. Motorcycle Journalist and former international racer, Roland Brown is one of the world’s most respected bike testers. Subscribe to his fantastic YouTube channel – iMotorcycle Video – here. Photos by: Phil Masters If you think young motorcyclists get a bad…
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Ducati Scrambler | 2015 new motorcycles
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The Ducati Scrambler has just been revealed, with the Italian company claiming it’s “more than just a new bike: it’s a whole new world”. The bike features front and rear LED lighting (with a traditional bulb for main-beam), and has LCD instruments in a single, round housing. The bike is being backed up with a…
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KTM 1290 Super Adventure | 2015 new motorcycles
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Aiming squarely at the luxury touring machine market, the KTM 1290 Super Adventure shows a new direction for the Austrian firm. Apparently, the V2 engine will “ensure furious fervor”, with the new flagship bike including Motorcycle Stability Control (MSC), Traction Control MTC, semi-active WP suspension, and cruise control. The bike comes with the newly developed…
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KTM Freeride E-SM | 2015 new motorcycles
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Using the same battery-powered drive technology as the KTM Freeride E-SX and E-XC, but with sticky 17-inch tyres, the single-gear Freeride E-SM is targeted directly at city riders, with a claimed runtime of up to one hour. Apparently, “the dream of a technically mature, environmentally friendly sport bike that is great fun on every surface…
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Suzuki Bandit 1250 S ABS | 2015 new motorcycles
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The ever-popular Bandit has had a redesign for 2015: Here are the full details from Suzuki… Engine and Fuel Injection Powering the Bandit 1250S ABS’s “sporting comfort” performance is a 1255cm3 liquid-cooled fuel-injected DOHC engine delivering extra-smooth acceleration and a wide spread of power for relaxed highway cruising. With a full 1255cm3 of torque-producing…
