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Midual Type 1 review | World first ride
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Midual Type 1 €140,000 | 1036cc | 4-stroke flat-twin | 107bhp @ 7800rpm | 72.3lb-ft @ 6000rpm Tested by: Alan Cathcart Photos: Kel Edge It’s increasingly difficult to dream up any new way of building a four-stroke motorcycle engine – with Honda’s MotoGP world title-winning V5 RC211V being the last notable such example over a decade ago – but…
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Bike fans meet the champions with Pro-Bolt
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Motorcycle fans were given a rare treat ahead of Silverstone when they had the opportunity to ‘Meet The Champions’ in Gloucestershire. Tewkesbury based motorsport supplier, Pro-Bolt arranged for Marc VDS Moto 2 riders Mika Kallio, Tito Rabat and Moto 3 rider, Jorge Navarro, to spend the evening with the Cotswold Bike Riders and get close…
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Dainese Autumn City collection revealed
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Alongside the sports Autumn collection 2014 Dainese has a new range of items suitable for cruising around the city streets, which will all be available before the launch of the main collection later this year. The Niagara Gore-Tex® is a stylish jacket and has many attributes that make it practical and safe. Its features include a breathable…
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Industry insider: High demand for clean used motorcycles
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MyCarCheck.com/Trade is the trade valuations arm of CDL Vehicle Information Services. Based on cutting-edge industry data and feedback from independent and franchised dealers, the company provides bulletins highlighting the most significant trends in the UK motorbike and scooter market. MyCarCheck.com/Trade’s motorcycle expert, Rob Hobson, commented: “It has to be hoped that the wet weather conditions experienced…
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New DVLA road tax changes – your questions answered
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With the new road tax changes coming into effect from October 1st, we wanted to make sure everyone knew exactly how it would affect them. By speaking with the DVLA, we’ve got what we believe to be the most complete guide to taxing your bike or car… Despite no longer needing to display a paper disc, you’ll…
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Silverstone bitter at losing MotoGP to circuit of Wales
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Confirming that Silverstone circuits will not be staging the British round of the FIM MotoGP™ World Championship in 2015, a statement has been issued that indicates the owners of the well established track may not have much faith in the new Circuit of Wales. Richard Phillips, Managing Director of Silverstone Circuits Limited, said: “We have invested heavily…
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2moroRider update: 18,900 miles completed!
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Young British motorcyclist Rhys Lawrey has completed the Australian section of his record-breaking round-the-world adventure, having ridden the 5,900 miles from Perth to Sydney during August. Riding under the 2moroRider banner, Rhys has travelled 18,900 miles since leaving England on his Triumph Tiger 800 XC at the beginning of May. “I had to top up…
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Be a safer rider… avoid surgeons on the road!
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A MoneySuperMarket analysis of over 11 million car insurance quotes has revealed the top ten professions in the UK that make both the fewest, and most, ‘at fault’ claims on their car insurance policies. Based on 1,934,550 claims recorded in a five year history of each driver, from 11,064,736 million quotes run on the MoneySuperMarket car insurance site between 1…
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Meet DJ Carl Cox and the P&H Motorcycles team
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Having dominated the 2014 TriOptions Cup, taking an incredible nine wins and a further 13 podiums, the Carl Cox/P&H Motorcycles Ducati team will be hosting a special event at P&H Motorcycles on September 13th. This unique event will give fans the opportunity to meet the team, ask questions and even get to meet superstar DJ…
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New Shark Explore-R adventure, track, street and touring helmet
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This year SHARK Helmets introduced its most versatile helmet yet the Explore-R, which can be used for adventure riding, touring, cruising around town and even on track. The Explore-R is made from SHARK’s carbon skin technology, which combines carbon and aramid fibres to create its structure. For added protection it also features a second skin for higher performance and improved shock…
